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    1985 115 ELPT Please help!!

    ???---Sorry------I really think you need some math tutoring as 50:1 is less oil than 30:1.-----
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    1970 Johnson 6hp Problems

    Gearcase needs a seal kit.
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    5.5hp Evinrude pressure conversion issues.

    You can not use that nipple ( as is ) on the intake manifold to run that mikuni fuel pump.
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    1985 115 ELPT Please help!!

    It will be a 2 stroke.---Mix gas and oil at 50:1 ratio.----When you buy a used boat or motor you have to put a new water pump impeller in the lower unit.
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    2000 Mercury (Tracker) 125 2+2 motor making gas slicks in idle

    They built these motors for quite a few years.-----Mercury normally does not keep building stuff that has major flaws for very long.
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    5/32 inch or 3/16 inch fuel line? 1986 60 hp Johnson

    I tried using 3/16 for carburetor feeds.----Persistent leaks.----Bought 5/32 line along with factory tywraps meant for hose.
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    1989 Force 35hp fuel pump issue

    These pump work with a PRESSURE pulse.---Perhaps refinish the pump housing.----Piece of glass and some 220 grit paper.---Might do the trick.
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    Is it safe to weld a winch post to the coupler?

    Find the proper trailer.---As it is now it is disaster looking for a place to happen.
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    1968 9.5 IDLE ADJUSTMENT knob

    Pull the shaft out !!---Need to inspect the bearing surface above the spline.----Post picture of area above the spline.-----Easy as it will slide right back in.
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    9.9 throttle sticky

    Needs a new bushing and perhaps a shim washer on the handle side.
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    What Is this fitting/fixture for?

    I thought it was simple !
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    What Is this fitting/fixture for?

    It is clearly identified as an OMC supplied part.
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    1971 18HP Evinrude Fastwin

    No offense but how did you conclude that motor ----" sounded dry "-----I am puzzled.----You are aware that plugs laying on the block can show spark, but when in the cylinder with 100 PSI air the will not fire ??----Testing / inspection / trouble shooting must be done.
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    Turn handle all the way to bump up against neutral stop.-----Remove cover and look for it.-------Ignore iffy marking on the throttle grip.
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    84-86 75HP Mercury.

    Your motor runs on all 4 cylinders ALL THE TIME.-------It was the later 4 carburetor ( 2+2 ) models that did not supply enuff fuel to bottom 2 cylinders at idle.-----Sounds like you need to look at bottom carburetor again.--Does spark jump a gap on all leads 3/8" or more ?-----And stop running...
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    Motor should fire right up then.----Trouble shooting required on your part.----Are you advancing throttle to the neutral stop or going by the " iffy " marking on the tiller handle ?
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    9.5 johnson motor tag gone

    The 69 model had gold coloured decals.----The 68 models did have a wee square plastic applique if I recall.
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    9.5 johnson motor tag gone

    The paint colour eliminates 1967 as the year.----Any pictures ( 3 ) of the cowling ?
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    Fairly common for folks to install the choke knob upside down.----So remove silencer cover.---Pull choke out and verify that choke is CLOSED and stays closed when you pull the starter cord.
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    What Is this fitting/fixture for?

    What boat ?----What drive is in there now ?-----Looks like the steering anchor for an OMC sterndrive with the external steering cable.
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