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    Need help with half speed 65hp...

    Neighbors grandson came over with a 1973 65hp Johnson model 65ESL73R. She ran great the first three or four times out then one time would only go like half speed. Seemed like a fuel issue so we replaced the fuel pump, hoses, connector, tank, checked the carbs(they were clean) and plugs. Didn't...
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    1995 9.9hp Force won't idle...

    anyone know what the initial setting is for the rich/lean adjustment screw on a 1995 9.9hp Force? how many turns out from lightly seated?
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    Force 9.9hp no spark...

    First time Force owner here... got a 9.9hp Force by Mercury 0E090563 not sure the year, has no spark. The guy I got it from said it ran last fall, put it away, and this spring it wouldn't start. What part should I first be looking at replacing?
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    Hooking up tach to 1973 65hp Johnson

    would like to have a tach for my 1973 65hp Johnson. where do you attach the sender wire to the motor? and the Faria tach has pole settings. what pole setting does it need to be on?
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    Merc 90 into 115?

    whats all involved to change a 1986 inline 6 merc 90hp into a 115? besides carbs?
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    power trim wiring question

    picked up a Johnson power trim unit off a 1986 90hp. the relay box has a red, red/purple, and black wires coming out of it to be connected to the powerhead. not sure where to connect the red/purple.
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    Johnson Power Shift II control box question...

    my 1973 Johnson power shift II control box has a white wire coming out of the bottom. looks factory installed. anyone know what the wire is used for?
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    Adding power trim...

    I have a 1979 Johnson 70hp model 70EL79R that does not have trim now. I found a 1985 90hp model 90TLCOS with a blown power head but a good trim unit and controls. Does anyone know if the 1985 90hp trim unit will fit in the 1979 70hp?
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    Need carb help with a 1957 18hp Evinrude

    got a 1957 18hp Evinrude model FDL-11. She starts and runs but koncks out at idle. what is the recommended setting for the low speed needle?
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    65hp Johnson no pee hole...

    Got a great running 1973 65hp johnson but would like to see the water peeing out. Anybody ever tap into the block and add a pee hole?
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    Old Michigan wheel prop size...

    Anyone got an old Michigan wheel prop chart? got an old one here for a Merc part number 03209. Just wondering what the pitch is?
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    Hard to start evinrude...results

    After trying 3 different fuel pumps I got a new one and after some cranking it finally started on its own without starting fluid. Apparently she needs strong fuel psi to deliver the goods. Once the diaphragm is slightly worn its not good enough?
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    fuel pump spitting

    what does it mean when an OMC fuel pump spits out gas of the little hole in back while the motor is running? tried posting a photo but its too large
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    Hard to start Evinrude

    got a 1977 85hp Evinrude That doesn't want to start first off in the day. if I remove the air box cover and spray a little starting fluid in the carbs it will fire right up and run fine. once it's "warmed up" it will start easy. just that first cold start is the problem, I can turn it over and...
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    OMC Power Trim unit question

    got a 1978 Evinrude 85hp V4 with the old twin ram power trim unit that's attached to the transom. Does anyone know if this style will fit on a 1979 70hp Johnson 3 cylinder outboard?
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    9.9 johnson question

    got a get running 1977 9.9 Johnson with one issue. the throttle linkage from the end of the handle to the gear under the hood has so much play is so worn the I can turn the grip from slow to fast without any speed change. how difficult is it to remove and replace the throttle linkage/shaft parts?
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    1983 25hp johnson won't pee...

    got a 1983 25hp Johnson model j25RLCTE that sat for 9-1/2 years. I replaced the impeller and it sprays water out the exhaust holes strong but nothing from the pee hole. I removed the tube from the head and checked for blockage. would a corroded thermostat cause something like this to happen?
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    1977 9.9hp converting to a 15hp...

    what all is needed to convert a 1977 9.9 Johnson to a 15hp? Didn't they make a kit at one time? is it something a shade tree mechanic can do?
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    Disconnecting the oil injection on a 1989 90hp Merc

    whats the easiest way to disconnect or bypast the oil injection on a 1989 3 cylinder Merc?
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    9-1/2 hp compression test

    did a compression test on a 1967 9-1/2hp Johnson. it is only 60 psi in each cylinder. seems really low. motor starts and trolls in a barrel pretty well. shouldn't the compression be around 120 psi? is replacing the rings difficult? can someone post repair instructions?
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