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    99 Force 120 Stalls at Idle

    Next is a check for spark.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on each of the 4 leads , yes or no ?
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    99 Force 120 Stalls at Idle

    Step #1 is a compression test.----Post your actual values here.
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    When you understand how things work , the trouble shooting becomes so much easier.
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    1965 Merc 3.9hp Has a Hole in the lower casting

    I think they all have that hole.----Any water in the gear oil.----Has to be there to drain water from a cavity.
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    Evinrude 1994 150

    Present facts.----Is there an oil tank in the boat , yes or no ?
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    1994 Mercury 60hp Poppit Spring

    Not many pontoon boats in my area.----But pontoons are generally slower through the water and may not develop as much water pressure.----Hence the different spring.-----Your local Mercury dealer will likely help you on this.
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    Repair and Moving '57 Chris Craft from Oregon to Texas

    There must be a --Chriscraft ----Owners group.-----Or Antique boat club online.-----Many of those folks are very helpful.---Boat museum in Clayton , New York is also a source.----Was boat properly winterized ?
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    Complete newbie needs help

    Very easy to remove the 4 bypass covers to inspect pistons / rings.
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    Complete newbie needs help

    I believe that site has the exact wiring diagram for your motor.----But do a complete evaluation on this motor BEFORE spending beer tokens on it.-----And --"great compression " -- means nothing to me.----Post the actual / accurate values.
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    Mercury 110 9.8 kill switch

    Normally open to run.----And that switch on your motor had 2 wires I think.
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    Complete newbie needs help

    Find a wiring diagram on line.----maxrules---or a few other places.
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    Complete newbie needs help

    Install a factory solenoid.-----Starter must spin the flywheel fast to generate the spark.-----The loose foam ( mice ? ) bits must be dealt with.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Pictures in post 231 show a 1976 / 77 motor .----Based on the decals.
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    Gearcase interchangeability

    The crankshaft spline is different.----Exhaust housing gasket is different.------So in short , there is no way that your idea will work.
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    This site does not like it----But lots of used primers in my area too.
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    1994 Mercury 60hp Poppit Spring

    The pump is driven by the driveshaft.-----And it will turn at engine RPM.-----Propshaft RPM will be lower with some bottom ends.
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    Wellcraft 190 ccf engine install

    Why are we discussing this again?----Was this not resolved weeks ago ?
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    The primer valve is fed by the fuel pump when the engine is cranking.----Or when the bulb on the hose is squeezed.------And fuel from the primer valve does NOT bypass the fuel pump.---It bypasses the carburetor bowls and metering circuits !----Lots of used factory ( and good ) primer valves are...
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    No water coming out the Merc tell tale now?

    There must be a leak.-----Leaking float valves?--Ruptured fuel pump diaphragm?----Bad primer bulb ?---Air leak between bulb and fuel tank , including inside the tank.----All simple for you to check.
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    No water coming out the Merc tell tale now?

    When you buy a used motor you must install a new impeller.-----And possibly the pee hose is plugged.----Test the overheat warning horn too.
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