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    9.8 Merc 110 not spraying water

    Overheated??----Post the actual results of a cylinder compression test.------On severe overheat a plastic washer at the top of the water tube melts.---It then blocks water flow to the motor.---Crankcase seals are known to harden with age , resulting in a loss of crankcase compression.
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    Timing off due to throttle arm and cam follower?

    " Hard to start "-----Is usually due to weak spark.----So does spark jump a gap of at least 5/16" on both leads?----And post the all-important actual compression values.
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    1998 15HP 4-Stroke Water in engine oil after impellor change?

    How did you determine that water is getting into the oil ?
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    Evinrude Vindicator 1996 Won’t Start for an Hour—then Runs Great!! Help!!

    Does spark jump a gap of at least 3/8" on each lead with plugs in ?----What are the actual compression values?
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    3.3 HP Johnson.

    See post #2
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    1989 evinrude 120hp

    I think you are looking at the wrong wires.-----Brown wires under the flywheel are not part of the overheat warning !!
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    Need help with strobe timing on 1972 9.5 HP Johnson 9R72M

    Need a fan blowing fresh air to the motor when running in a barrel.
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    Evinrude Vindicator 1996 Won’t Start for an Hour—then Runs Great!! Help!!

    All the cranking may have damaged the starter.-----Take it apart for inspection and ohm check on armature.----Possibly new brushes.
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    Evinrude Vindicator 1996 Won’t Start for an Hour—then Runs Great!! Help!!

    Are you pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking it over , yes or no?--
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    Trim issue 1995 115 hp

    I think there is something wrong with trim motor.-----High current melted the insulation.----Best to replace that motor.-----Or put a second fire extinguisher on the boat.
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    1985 Johnson 120hp poor idle/starting

    Head gaskets are cheaper than powerpacks !-----You learn a lot by looking at cylinder walls.
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    115 v4 2 stroke runs rough when warmed up

    The " turbo jet "------Is the V-4 outboard powerhead mounted inside those jet boats 30 years ago.----Marketed for about 4 years at the time.
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    1985 Johnson 120hp poor idle/starting

    Might be an issue with the metal seal rings on the crankshaft.
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    Water testing new to me 115 HO Etec, and Prop size.

    Prop should fit and then enjoy the newer motor.
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    Johnson engine family

    See post #4----I own a 93 and 97 model.-----Not much different than yours.----Just a simple motor.
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    Johnson engine family

    Does that nomenclature apply to models 2000 and newer ???----Post a picture of the power steering pump and cylinder.----It is just a simple 60 degree V-6 looper.-----Essentially the same from 1991 to end of production.
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    Gale 7.5hp Montgomery Ward Sea King

    Have to agree.-----Post pictures to identify this thing.
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    1979 Johnson 55 hp

    They run surprisingly well on 1 cylinder.----Does spark jump a gap of at least 3/8" on both leads ?
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    Johnson engine family

    P ----might be for power trim and tilt.----Do you see a power steering pump on your motor?
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    Funny !
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