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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    Liquids need heat when evaporating.----Reeds valves are constantly washed by incoming fresh fuel.----You might say they stay cold during engine operation.----Hot exhaust does not come anywhere near the reed valves.
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    Mercury 2.2hp cooling system

    No water tubes to worry about when changing the impeller on this little motor.----Impeller is located right at the propeller.
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    1969 Johnson 85HP Stuck in Forward

    Pictures help.
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    Force 125hp not wanting to idle

    How did it run for you last season ?----Always start the trouble shooting with a compression test.----Post the values here.-----And when was the water pump serviced ?----Outboards should have a new impeller about every 5 years.
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    The reed valves are not the issue with this motor !!!
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    Evinrude Mate 2 HP Driveshaft

    What I have done in the past is use old driveshaft ( have many of different sizes ) and machined my own thin wall sleeves ( 0.010" ) so original seal can be used..----Your location ?
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    1969 Johnson 85HP Stuck in Forward

    If water was in the gearcase it can crack from freezing.-----Your location ?
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    what size kicker should I get.

    How would the 3.5 HP work in high winds ( sudden squall ) or in 6' ( 2 meter waves ) as you might find on Lake Michigan ?
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    25 hp Mercury serial #5842749 1981 , no spark.

    Tiller motor ?----Remote control ?----Checked kill switch ?----Electric start ?----If remote is starter working properly and battery load tested ?
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    With cold fuel / air mix going through them it is hard for me to accept that reeds will warm up. ----Total engine tear down in order to inspect / replace reeds.-----Unless dirt got in them ( mouse nest / seagull feathers ) the reeds will not be the issue.----Or if motor was propped wrong , then...
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    I state clear facts.----Encourage folks to do simple trouble shooting !-----Some folks can not accept that they have to do a bit of work.----If you know nothing about motors than a new motor is in your future.-----All you have to do is turn the key.
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    1962 Mercury kiekhaefer 450 45 hp telltale

    Agreed.----Just 4 bolts ( 3/8" wrench ) to split the magneto.---Clean and set the breaker points------Careful work required as the bits may be a bit spendy if you damage plastic parts.----You can test spark output before putting magneto back in place.-----Magneto shaft only fits one way so no...
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    Carbs seem stuck at w.o.t.

    But-----You have to make sure that carburetors are clean and have no blockages.------Remember that on this 2 stroke motor the carburetors are also the oil pump.----A blocked high speed jet might do internal damage to one cylinder.
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    1986 mercury 35hp 2 stroke

    Why not follow the simple instructions to the letter !!
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    1962 Mercury kiekhaefer 450 45 hp telltale

    You must install a new water pump impeller first.------This motor does not have an overheat horn or a shut down system.----It would run till it is too late.----Have one just like it in the back of my truck.----Tried to sell it at last swap meet but no takers.
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    1986 mercury 35hp 2 stroke

    Somewhere on this site is a tutorial to resolve the mistake you made.----I tried to instruct , but failed I guess.----Look for the ----Simple method of shift shaft set up.-----Read and learn.
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    1986 mercury 35hp 2 stroke

    The clutch dog is spring loaded.-----If you took it apart in neutral it likely jumped into forward when you answered your phone.--------So remove lower unit.-----Put lower unit into neutral and control in neutral.----Assemble.-----Or have lower unit in forward and control in forward and assemble...
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    what size kicker should I get.

    Big open water / big waves you need a hefty kicker.
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    what size kicker should I get.

    My own opinion is 10% of your main power.--------Or 15 HP on a river.-----And 20 HP for big open water.
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    Spark plug issue

    Thermostat is shown in parts book.-----Thermostat in place and working properly ?-----Or missing / stuck open ?
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