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    1960 johnson 75hp V4S-12 starter

    A starter shop (if they exist anymore) might rebuild it for you.
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    Specific cushion restoration question related to rusty staples

    They are underneath the cushion and out of sight, right? Just remove what you can with a needlenose plier and restaple with monel or SS staples. The steel will simply rust away and usually not bother anything.
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    Need guidance on 30 Year old Fuel Tank

    Tiempo and others make a pretty good selection of standard fuel tanks. See if you can get one close to the original size. Stock tanks will be much less $$ than custom.
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    1997 Johnson 150 VRO oiling system

    I have the original OMS pump on my '98 Johnny 150HPV6. It works fine. Hope I don't jinx myself.
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    No Fuel Pressure

    You might repost this in the Mercruiser forum. You will get good advice from those guys and gals...
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    2000 115 johnson ocean pro battery connections

    What did the dealer do, keep all the components for the new motor, that they needed, like battery cables, oil tank and some wiring?
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    2001 225 optimax won't start

    You might post questions about Mercury Optimax in the Mercury OB forum.
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    Need guidance on 30 Year old Fuel Tank

    Yes, that is why I recommended you visually inspect the bottom aft of the tank. If the pitting is almost, but not quite thru the tank, it will pass visual inspection from the inside and pressure test, and then leak next spring.
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    Need guidance on 30 Year old Fuel Tank

    Aluminum tanks tend to develop pinhole leaks on the bottom, lowest corner, usually the stern side. That is likely where your damage will be. Can you get the tank out to inspect the condition of the aluminum?
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    Trim tilt reversed

    A 1991 Merc would have solenoids and a 3 wire PTT motor. Have you converted it to relays and a 2 wire PTT motor?
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    Identifying old 150

    If that cowling is like what's on my '93, it is far from lightweight. It is solid fiberglass and 40# or so.
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    RPS

    I replaced the swivel shaft on my '93 Merc V6. You needed to pull the gearcase, powerhead and exhaust extension. The upper motor mounts were rusted to the bolts, so I had to cut the bolts to get the old swivel shaft out. New motor mounts and bolts (Grade 8 7/16" steel), plus a new swivel...
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    90 hp mercury leaking oil

    Gasoline would mix with the oil, diluting it. Alternatively, oil will float on water, without mixing. It could then bubble up out of the dipstick.
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    Identifying old 150

    The hood (minus the latches) and it's decals look like my '93 motor. You look to be missing the lower cowling, which is what latches the hood. You might remove the hood and post some additional pictures. I would like to see how those telltales are plumbed.
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    1976 merc 1150 impeller part number

    You will want to replace the impeller, wearplate and 2 gaskets, as a minimum. Inspect the pump cover for cracks and wear. Inspect the pump base for melting. Replace all damaged components.
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    90 hp mercury leaking oil

    I would expect that the oil has water in it. You should repost this in the Mercury forum.
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    Oil Leak Between Upper and Lower Unit

    Just smell it. If it smells like gas or oil, it is 2 cycle oil. If it smells like rotten eggs, it is gear oil. If gear oil, the waterpump base seal (driveshaft seal, base gasket or Oring) is likely bad. If 2 cycle oil, it is probably normal.
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    Name that boat trailer part

    It is very hard to keep water out. Those plugs will likely trap water causing more harm. However, you do want chafe protection for the wiring. There are plastic bushings that protect the wiring and allow the water to drain out.
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    Gas odor

    A "red gas tank under the seats" implies a portable gasoline tank. If so, those are usually vented at the tank, and if full, you could smell gasoline in the boat. If the boat is constructed in a way that fumes cannot be trapped in bilge spaces, that is, a sealed deck, you are probably OK. If...
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    Power Trim issue

    Those PTT units look like the same style. I do not know if they will fit. I think I would try to drain and refill your PTT before I bought a used one, condition unknown. Maybe your fluid is bad or the wrong stuff? Take your unit off and dump out the fluid, pull the lower stainless steel...
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