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    Cooling problems

    These motors do not have a traditional --HEAD GASKET---Sealed with an O-ring.
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    Low compression Suzuki OB: 105...105.... and 65

    I doubt that you would find a cylinder head on a 3 cylinder Mercury.
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    1995 15hp Johnson, parts left over

    The big ring ( bearing ) fits under the magneto plate I believe.
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    1995 15hp Johnson, parts left over

    Metal bushing fits on the recoil mounting screws I believe.
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    Low compression Suzuki OB: 105...105.... and 65

    Topic says ---Johnson.----And posted on ---Johnson / Evinrude forum.
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    SEI Alpha 1 Gen 2 lower ratching noise (with video)

    It is normal.
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    Did I just mess up my pontoons?

    Scotchbrite and elbow grease.-----Rubbing compound and elbow grease.-----Many simple methods to polish that.
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    Low compression Suzuki OB: 105...105.... and 65

    People often run motors till they go boom.-----The lessons are only taken to heart after the wallet is empty.----And what is the model # of this --" Johnson " ---outboard.-----Johnson is easy to repair.---Other brands may not be.
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    1984 75hp L4 with unique problem? I'm baffled!

    The inline 6 has 5 of these bleed restrictors.---The 4 cylinder used 3 of the cheap nylon inserts.----I usually find 3 of them missing on an inline 6.
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    1984 75hp L4 with unique problem? I'm baffled!

    I install 8-32 stainless set screws with a 0.040" hole.----Replaces those nylon restrictors with an improved version that will not fall out.
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    Johnson LD-12A 5hp prop removal

    Sounds like the prop itself came apart.-----Props are assembled.----They are not 1 piece.
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    Spark Plug Half-Fouling

    Fuel pump diaphragm should be checked.
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    1980 100hp vs 1986 110hp ignition coils

    I would want to see 125 PSI or so.----If a motor was here at 105 PSI it would like be in line for major work.----But perhaps you have a bad gauge.
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    Cooling problems

    Water pumps are damaged in very short time.----Good luck with your motor.
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    1980 100hp vs 1986 110hp ignition coils

    I started working on outboards in 1968.---Some issues are easy to solve on older motors.----Do yourself a favor and do a compression test on this motor.---Keep the actual values for future reference and post them here.
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    Cooling problems

    ???---2 minutes?----Might as well install a complete water pump kit.-----You ruined the pump housing and impeller !!
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    1980 100hp vs 1986 110hp ignition coils

    Coils are all the same from about 1979 to 98.----Also the same whether 6 HP or 300 HP.----Wires might be a little different and easy to adapt.
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    90 HP Mercury 2-stoke troubleshooting starter

    Charge the battery and have the battery LOAD TESTED first.----A 3 cylinder or inline 6 cylinder ?
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    Johnson LD-12A 5hp prop removal

    They just slide off where I am.----Used in salt water ??----If yes there could be corrosion.
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    Johnson LD-12A 5hp prop removal

    Prop is NOT available new from factory.
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