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    F90 shaft swap

    It is a lot of work to make the switch.----Easiest one is the 25" to the 20" if you have the 5" spacer for exhaust housing.
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    Long shaft turtle

    ??-----Just looked at the 1968 model listing.----It shows a MQL model.----That would be the long shaft model.----Easy to convert a short to long with a kit.----So yes , they are somewhat rare but they exist.
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    1990 V4 runs on two cylinders at low RPMs

    The cover is plastic.----Plastic is not a permanent material.----Easy fix with a new cover.----The electric primer valve was a wonderful item first came out in 1980 and could not be improved in my opinion.
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    Johnson 1993 70hp head removal

    Post #8 questions the advice given about looking at the pistons via the exhaust cover.----And I know it can't be done !
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    1980 skeeter sf150 - Johnson 140hp tilt/trim?

    Yes , that is how a manual release valve works !!----Model # of your outboard motor ?.-----Sounds like a stuck / bab check valve in the trim system.
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    1980 skeeter sf150 - Johnson 140hp tilt/trim?

    Model # is required.-----Some of these do have oil pressure on top of the tilt piston to bring motor down.
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    Johnson 1993 70hp head removal

    Brodman----Are you sure you can see the pistons on this 1993 motor by removing the 1 exhaust cover ?
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    1973 70hp Evinrude water pump

    Water must be 6 or 8" above the impeller.
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    Sea King identification

    Sure looks like a Chrysler.----Looks like it got very hot.----Compression test should be done.-----Looks like there were wiring issues as well.
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    1955 evinrude 7.5 hp carb and starting

    Stop shopping on that flea-bay.-----Find a good dealer.
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    1963 Johnson 18HP Not Staying in Gear

    If that is the prop you were using then try your other prop.
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    1994 Force 120 Low compression on top cylinder

    Motors also need the correct prop .-----Props " attach " to the motor but " fit " the boat / type of use the boat gets.
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    1963 Johnson 18HP Not Staying in Gear

    Tried another prop ?----Could be the rubber hub slipping.
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    1994 Force 120 Low compression on top cylinder

    Water pump should have been replaced.-----Thermostat tested.----Carburetors should have been cleaned.
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    Need guidance on Prop pitch and Power, 78 Johnson 55hp 55EL78S

    Just tested a 2 cylinder motor like yours and got 150 PSI and 145 PSI compression.----And I know my gauge is good / accurate.
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    1995 Skeeter ss140 - 135 Mercury Black Max G179207 Constant Alarm

    I believe that air pressure is pumped to the main oil tank.----That pressure keeps the small oil tank full.----When motor is not running air pressure is bled off via that open fitting that goes nowhere.
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    Outboard flooding issues

    Correct
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    Sea King identification

    Posting a picture might help.-----Possibly a Chrysler motor.
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    Prop Question

    Good one !!
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    Prop Question

    So many people today have very little knowledge of machinery.----Do they not teach this in grade 9 anymore ??
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