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    Where can I find this merc throttle link part?

    There is a boat wrecker in your area I believe.--Lanier Marine Liquidators------I might have this part , but shipping is the issue.
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    Where can I find this merc throttle link part?

    Your location?
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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    The Eskimo said,-----" No such thing as bad weather, Just a poor choice of clothing "
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    Need help finding new alarm for tiller and fuel pump

    Get the fuel pump that attaches directly over the pulse port on the intake.----Look for it just in front of the starter.----438556
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    1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice

    Not sure what you are saying about a " float catching"----Used factory carburetor kit or something cheaper?
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    Aluminum boat leaking

    Must be a leak near the waterline.-----Any pictures of transom.-----Livewell leaking ?
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    Spark on only one cylinder- 1997 Evinrude 50HP BE50TLEUC

    A light MIST of fuel?-----Post actual compression value here.-----What type of fuel pump ( part # ) is on this motor?-----How did the motor run for you last season?
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    How much is it worth?

    Get a survey done.
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    1964 Traveler I Think

    Just needs a good prep and paint I think.
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    removing a pontoon off the trailer on land

    Local contractor with a backhoe can lift it in and out.
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    Spark on only one cylinder- 1997 Evinrude 50HP BE50TLEUC

    The questions were not answered.----Good luck with the motor.
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    Spark on only one cylinder- 1997 Evinrude 50HP BE50TLEUC

    The wonderful " Magflash " ignition system came out on the 1971 model 50 HP .-----The 3 cylinders used it starting in 1972 .---The 4 cylinder in 1973.----It never used a " wasted spark " on any of them.-----Parts / pieces changed over the years , but not the theory of operation did not.
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    Spark on only one cylinder- 1997 Evinrude 50HP BE50TLEUC

    Part numbers of parts you replaced?----Source of these parts?
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    Spark on only one cylinder- 1997 Evinrude 50HP BE50TLEUC

    Orange / blue stripe fires the top cylinder.----Orange / green stripe fires the bottom----Blue is the sky ( top ) , green is the bottom ( grass )
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    Spark on only one cylinder- 1997 Evinrude 50HP BE50TLEUC

    Wrong assumption.
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    Spark on only one cylinder- 1997 Evinrude 50HP BE50TLEUC

    The charge coil on the timer base fires both cylinders.--And the sensor coil on the timer base fires both cylinders.
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    removing a pontoon off the trailer on land

    Throw a good anchor in the water and winch it off the trailer at the water's edge ???----Any pictures to show what the challenge is ?
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    Oil 4 stroke Mercury 115hp

    Automotive engines are rarely asked to perform at full throttle / maximum power output for long periods of time.----The outboard is also subjected to " wave action " on the boat.----That can put high loads on the oil film between parts.
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    Oil 4 stroke Mercury 115hp

    A car engine may be capable of 280 HP.-----But it does not need near that output to move a car on a level road.----Put that car in neutral at 50 MPH and see how far it coasts.----Now try that with the boat.
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    1983 Johnson 140 Horse J140TLCT No Spark.

    Rectifier is not needed to make the spark.---The 12 volt battery is NOT involved in making the spark.-----The FAST spinning flywheel magneto generates spark.----First load test the battery.----Then inspect the starter motor.----Compression should be around 120 PSI +
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