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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Not inspecting carburetors on a rebuilt motor is a mistake.----Torqued the flywheel ?----Checked the flywheel key ?
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    1986 Evinrude water pump issue

    I have more than 10 of these motors on hand .---Water pumps are easy to maintain !!
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    1986 Evinrude water pump issue

    Your reply in post #13 tells me I am a dummy to try and help you.
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    1986 Evinrude water pump issue

    Good luck with you motor.
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    1986 Evinrude water pump issue

    A 9.9 or 15 HP is the same pump.-----Has been the same pump from 1974 to 2005 or so.----Never an issue with them.
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    1986 Evinrude water pump issue

    Is the water in your testing bucket 6 / 8" above the impeller, yes or no ?
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    I see damage on that impeller !!
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    2007 Johnson fast strike 175 lower unit interchangeably

    I would not try to use a 1979 140 gearcase on a prop rated 175.----It might fit / work for a little while till it comes to a dynamic halt.
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    2007 Johnson fast strike 175 lower unit interchangeably

    The 150 and 175 are a direct fit.-----Is yours a 20 " or 25" motor?"----Others motors will fit if you understand swapping driveshaft and shift rod.
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    Compression and VRO question for 1986 70HP Johnson

    Take the cylinder head off now.-----Lucky you if it is a blown head gasket.----There is no need to go 100:1 on a motor in good condition.----Bad idea !!
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    2007 Johnson fast strike 175 lower unit interchangeably

    From 1991 to 2007 years.----And they must be the 60 degree looper.----Others may fit but may require driveshaft / shif rod swap.
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Install a new impeller !
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    Boogered Carb

    There you go again making assumpions based on poor information and reading.----It is NOT based on a 40 HP motor.-----And changing a carburetor does not turn a 25 into a 40 HP.-----Good luck with your endeavors !
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    Boogered Carb

    You look at parts and automatically post that you think they are no good / poorly designed.----They built a lot of motors and those 25's are just wonderful !
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    2009 Mercury 115 DFI Grey Blue and Black Air Injectors (Direct Injector)

    Not much point in adding oil to the fuel !!-----This is a direct injected motor.-----Agreed , parts support for modern motors is pitiful.-----Too much outsourcing for parts.----Contracts for parts do not exist once shelf is bare.----Costs too much too make short parts runs.-----Easier to get...
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    Tower of power missing lever for gas bowl

    Should be easy to find that part.-----Used for many years on many models.----Likely have many on hand here if you walked over.
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    HELP! Evinrude 115 v4 overheating in only starboard side of engine

    Pricing a new " magical " 4 stroke motor might shock you as well.----Be about $12,000 US I think----Or $15,000 CA if in Canada.
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    HELP! Evinrude 115 v4 overheating in only starboard side of engine

    I used to do this for about $1000.----But today it is difficult to even find a shop interested in doing this type of repair.----Most might quote you about$4000 + I think.----A rebuilt powerhead is an option.----I see a listing for a powerhead at $2500 or so.----Requires you to install ignition /...
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    HELP! Evinrude 115 v4 overheating in only starboard side of engine

    Note----Broken rings is a fate that every one of the V-4 will suffer from.----Have them lined up ,about a dozen I think with same issue
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    HELP! Evinrude 115 v4 overheating in only starboard side of engine

    It appears to me that the top piston ring is GONE.----Time for 4 new pistons and rings I think !!!----Picture of the tab on top of cylinder head on the other side ?
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