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    Help identify this cowl

    Look for it in the 2001 model year.----Yes , you will find a 40 HP 3 cylinder there.
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    1982 Johnson 9.9 water pump

    You operate the shift handle to push the rod DOWN all the way.----You pull the lower rod all the way UP , while turning the prop.-----This give you ample room for tools to connect up the shift rod.-----When it is together it will shift correctly !!
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    1982 Johnson 9.9 water pump

    The water tube must be installed into the midsection first.-----Flywheel must be turned slowly while pushing lower unit up.----Shift rod notch must be lined up with the hole before putting the bolt in.
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    1958 Evinrude 7-1/2 Fleetwin carburetor overhaul

    Make sure you get plug wire with a METAL CORE .---Available at most marine shops.
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    Starboard cylinders overheating, but no thermostat installed

    Outboard motors need a new impeller if you do not know how old it is.----And a new one about every 5 years or so.
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    1977 25HP Evinrude cutting out.

    Check the reed valves.
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    1958 Evinrude 7-1/2 Fleetwin carburetor overhaul

    There is no oil seal , rubber or carbon.----Just a slinger.----Do not worry about the notch.
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    Mercury 40 hp two stroke

    Neutral switch in the control box.
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    Is anyone else seeing odd behavior of the site?

    Behaves one minute and not the next.----Typical computer and IT stuff.----Always making changes.
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    Starboard cylinders overheating, but no thermostat installed

    replace the diverters.
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    1973 Mercury 850 Won’t Idle

    Make sure that the reed block are located on the dowels.
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    Starboard cylinders overheating, but no thermostat installed

    Test compression with another gauge.----At 90 PSI they appear to be low.
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    1984 OMC 200HP compression

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    Help! 1968 33 HP Evinrude

    The only thing that could go wrong is the diaphragm in those pumps.----Easy / cheap ( $10 or so ) to replace.----Run the carburetors dry for extended storage.----An empty carburetor stays clean and will require a minimum of maintenance.----New float valve once in a while.----Used parts are not...
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    1992 70hp Johnson - electrical issue with Trim and Start and gear shaft position fail

    Used parts are easy to find.----But it depends on your location.
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    '88 Force 15 "Where's the thermostat?"

    Is your motor an 88 model ?-----Model # is ??
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    electrical and tilt lock: 1968 mercury 200

    The motor does not need 12 volts to run.----Just needs 12 volts for the starter to crank it over.-----Most outboard have a stop switch / button to short the ignition to ground to stop them.
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    puzzled 88 85 hp has strong spark on number 2 cylinder and super weak spark on 1,3

    I would say you do not have spark on #1 and #3 cylinder.----Should be easy to figure out I think.
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    1992 70hp Johnson - electrical issue with Trim and Start and gear shaft position fail

    There was a service bulletin in 1994 to move the tell tale fitting from the side of the block to the top.---Factory kit 0432955 has all the bits and information to modify / improve cooling on this motor.
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    Lapping flywheel

    Agreed----You are over thinking.-----The whole concept of taper ( locking ) fits is much mis understood !!----Just like many other " outboard motor " simple concepts.
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