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    Can't get my lower unit gearcase off

    If you try to shift in forward/reverse and the gear casing goes up and down when you shift, then your shift rod is not fully separated. Otherwise, follow the directions above to get the drive shaft free.
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    Tilt and trim not working

    Do you have relays, like the square plastic ones found under the hood of your car? Or do you have solenoids that have wires held on with nuts? If you have solenoids you should have a red wire, a black wire and either blue or green depending on whether it's the up solenoid or the down solenoid...
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    What is this

    Pretty sure that's your flush hose hook up. I think there's supposed to be something that holds that in place, but it screws off and hooks to a garden hose to flush your motor with clean water after a day in the river/lake. Not sure how that mount is supposed to stay in that hole. It's not a...
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    1986 90hp johnson primer bulb collapsing..hear me out

    The fuel pump and oil pump are completely separate pumps, right? Is fuel pump for VRO different than standard fuel pump?
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    1986 90hp johnson primer bulb collapsing..hear me out

    If pumping the primer bulb keeps the motor running, you have a bad fuel pump. Pretty cheap/easy fix.
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    1953 Evinrude 3hp Lightwin Starter Rope Replacement

    If you slowly pull the rope out, you should be able to see better how it is attached. Then you use C-clamp or something to hold the recoil in that position without winding back up and you disconnect the rope, cut a piece of rope the same length and slide it in the way the old one came out and...
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    1967 Evinrude 18 HP

    Here you go: https://outboard-boat-motor-repair.com/motors/Evinrude%2018%20HP%201967%20Model%2018702%2018703
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    1987 VIP Victory — no power to helm switch panel

    You didn't actually update this thread.
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    ‘77 johnson javelin 85 remote control box

    What exactly is wrong with yours?
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    Might this work as a backup?

    Probably need to stick with the same diameter. You probably don't have room for a larger diameter prop without hitting the something. The pitch of a prop is the number of inches it should travel forward in one complete revolution. Let us know the RPM's and speed at Wide Open Throttle (WOT)...
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    Ordering a ‘77 johnson 85 hp carb choke solenoid ?

    I just Googled "85 HP Johnson outboard choke solenoid" and got 1.2 million responses. Or you can go to the top of this page, click on "home" and shop for parts.
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    Starter Bendix stuck

    Once you get it loosened up, try turning the gear and lifting it with your hand or with a screwdriver. If you can feel the gear binding or fitting really tight against the flywheel, you'll need a shim. Basically, anything will work to space the starter away from the mounting area. Shims are...
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    Motor has no power under load

    There are so many unanswered questions here. What was the reason for having someone adjust the cables? What was the motor running like before the adjustment? Was this a marine mechanic, or someone that repairs lawnmowers? If the guy didn't know what he was doing, he could have messed up the...
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    115 Yamaha overheat alarm at 1,800 - 2,000 RPM's

    That was simply a side note. Completely unrelated to the issue I'm asking about. Thanks for taking the time to critique my post though! I'll try to be more direct and to the point without any "frills" in the future.
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    grinding when shifting in to reverse 25 hp merc EFI

    I'd check or replace lower unit grease. What are your RPM's at idle? Might be too high.
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    Starter Bendix stuck

    I've always smeared a little marine grease on those things to prevent this. I've also had to purchase and use starter shims on outboard starters before.
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    I am at the end on my rope with trying to install my throttle and gear selection linkage at motor.

    Yeah, possibly an adjustment on both ends of cable?
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    Starting Issues - 9.9 HP Mercury OB

    The primer bulb fills up the bowls of the carburetor. If your needle and seat aren't working properly, you'll actually pump gas beyond the needle and seat and flood the motor. The best way to test for a flooded motor is to open the throttle up to half or even full throttle and pull the rope...
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    1986 90hp johnson primer bulb collapsing..hear me out

    If you have access to an air compressor, I'd blow out all the fuel lines starting at motor and blowing toward the tank. Also, need to check the vent hose. Also, if one section of hose has deteriorated, you may have the same problem between the tank and filter. Also check the screen on the...
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    HELP: Rusted bolts on leaf springs

    I used to fight and bust knuckles on rusted bolts all the time. I now have 3' lengths of 1/2", 3/4" and 1" galvanized pipe that can slide over all of my different sized breaker bars. I'm in my 60's now, so I've decided to work smarter! I know that with serious rust and corrosion, sometimes a...
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