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    Cracked bearing carrier, run or replace?

    What motor?----Did you turn the motor when tightening those bolts?----Do not run it the way it is now.
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    Milky oil

    Did you turn the propeller when shifting on the stand ?
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    Prop Rotation

    And here I thought the letter----N----was for counter rotation in the 96 model year.
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    Mercury 5 HP 4-stroke won't start

    Remove valve cover.----Check valve operation / clearance.
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    Milky oil

    The shift rod is exposed there.----Very normal.-----There is a seal on the shift rod , but nowhere near that exposed part.-----Did you let the motor sit for 3 days before checking the oil?
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    Yamaha 9.9 troubles

    Some 9.9 /15 HP motors may have been leased by fishing lodges.---Returned to factory for a new hood and cosmetic touch up.-----Sold at some dealerships,----It is a " buyer beware " sometimes.
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    Is there such a thing as peeing too hard?

    What is the water pressure on that hose?-----Test it on the lake I say.
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    Mercury 5 HP 4-stroke won't start

    You have no spark or spark at the wrong time !!!!
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    Boat transport

    Total distance involved?----Moving it from where to where?
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    Prop Rotation

    There is no need for one to be counter rotation!!----Neither model number indicates or hints of counter rotation.
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    1988 Johnson 15 won’t stay running….

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on both leads ?----Checked reed valves ?
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    Mercury 5 HP 4-stroke won't start

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" (9 mm ) on a test device?
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    Mercury 5 HP 4-stroke won't start

    How did it run for you last season?----What happened?-----Compression tested ?----Flywheel key checked?----Valve timing checked?
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    1988 Johnson 15 won’t stay running….

    I always ask folks to post the actual compression values,----Need to establish condition of the engine,-----Where did you purchase the pump and carburetor?----I would have repaired the pump and carburetor you had, very easy to do.
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    I worked at a dealer where we sold those motors NEW.-----Can rebuild engine and lower unit without using / needing a manual.
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    2003 Mercury 200hp Saltwater edition 2 cycle, can the oiler be deleted?

    I stated that there is no ECU on the motor.----Motor starts /runs on the mix ratio that is in the carburetors!
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    2003 Mercury 200hp Saltwater edition 2 cycle, can the oiler be deleted?

    The Ford engine does not go from 600 to 6000RPM very often.----The outboard does when waterskiing or just playing.----Nor does the ford need to run at 5500RPM all day long.
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    2003 Mercury 200hp Saltwater edition 2 cycle, can the oiler be deleted?

    ???----Post states---" normal start-up is a 100:1 "-----And I say it starts with what ever mixture is in the carburetors.----There is no ECU that decides 100:1 on initial start!----Technicality I know.-----It is important for owner to understand / learn how this motor works.----Saves money.
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    Johnson 25 Prop size

    Need to determine issue with top cylinder.----Fuel pump diaphragm ruptured??----Reed valve issue?
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    No spark 55 HP Evinrude triumph 1969

    Once more----The rotor has nothing to do with timing.-----I need to step aside on this project / saga.
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