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    leaking lower unit, 1963 Gale Sea King (OMC) 15hp

    thanks for the feedback.... if it works don't fix it any further :-)
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    what model is this one ??

    marine places listed to 1980 so did not see it ok found it knowing the 1984 series with a specific google search ... thanks motor 150 miles away :-(
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    what model is this one ??

    seller says 8hp ? can't find a listing for 8hp johnson's on sale for $140 stuck
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    leaking lower unit, 1963 Gale Sea King (OMC) 15hp

    up to you.... why not run it with a good dose of engine cleaner. Some like seafoam some don't. if it runs decently I would not crack it open. fix the oil leak is the first goal. if you can't find the oil leak add a UV dye in the GC oil & it will show up clearly . the engine are...
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    leaking lower unit, 1963 Gale Sea King (OMC) 15hp

    how about some pictures so we can all see this oil... in the water pump . the bucket etc... do you or not have water in the GC after a successful run after good pressure and vacum test results ?
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    leaking lower unit, 1963 Gale Sea King (OMC) 15hp

    try vacum testing also .. gc should pass both pressure and vacum tests if it holds pressure do you actually see water in the gearcase when you drop the oil .????.. if not bucket oil is just exhausted fuel oil mix recirculated in the water pump... run it on the lake and back in the...
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    2004 Evinrude HO 150 check engine light comes on

    without EV diag ver 5.9 ($100) you are working blind swapping parts is $$$$ .... POST YOUR ENGINE mdl # presumably a FICHT and you can read the codes on the tach display (see manual for instructions) see this link and download the 2002-2006 FICHT/ETEC book (covers both)...
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    2004 Evinrude HO 150 check engine light comes on

    do you have EV diagnostics to show fault codes ? https://docs.google.com/document/d/16BAQLd2i43h30MTOuWJ0-T6_DO9wX5yK5MzOOunwzUk/edit post engine mdl number ! no sense in changing parts if you do not know the cause. FICHT or ETECs have multiple reasons to activate SYST CHECK with or...
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    Evinrude Sportwin 10 pull cord winding procedure

    the rewind spring end may have disengaged or broken due to using to short a cord lenght visit pages 288 and up in the johnson red book "bible" on starter cord installation
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    J115PL4SR Fuel issue.

    regardless you may need a dealer to hep out since they have the parts. if not some kind of fuel resistanct compound will be needed . . or a new VST $$
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    fuel pump gets hot

    wettek09/30/20 · Édité I actually PMed Oly about this today and his advice was that XD30 or any other non-synthetic oil is actually better than XD100 for his 200:1 mix. He reckons that even to his surprise, it prevents corrosion better in the fuel system than XD100. fuel cools the injectors so...
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    1978 Johnson 4hp 4R78E. E?

    parts are listed on the parts place 1978 Johnson 4R78E 4 hp Outboard Motor Parts
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    Vapor lock/ sticky float?? 30HP JOHNSON 2 STROKE

    if not a fuel issue could still be localized overheating issue did you check for heat related problems ... could be overheated ignition components. try some coolant spray* to cool down the ign. coils just to see it/they reacts (starts up again ...before the next morning :-) try...
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    J115PL4SR Fuel issue.

    then EV diag wont help.....the book... maybe
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    No crank!?! Electric issue??

    just carry proper sized ...spare fuse in case ... not finding a problem can be worrisome 10 miles out :-) thanks for your feedback
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    J115PL4SR Fuel issue.

    things to check vst filter clean ? vst float working ok ? when were injectors cleaned last ?? you may have a high pressure filter t the output of the VST... btw do you have EV diagnostics to check for faults...
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    No crank!?! Electric issue??

    so did you install the proper amperage rated fuse....??? then what happen did the fuse blow ?? if it blew right at KEY ON remove any extra accessories hooked up on the accessory post of the switch ... just pull the ACC wire and retry if ok and fuse no longer blows at KEY ON you...
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    No crank!?! Electric issue??

    when in doubt replace it ... if it was not blown you will have a spare :) google HOW TO TEST A FUSE .... utubes and how to use a VOM https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=testing+with+VOM
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    No crank!?! Electric issue??

    do you have a fuse on that motor ... generally the B+ tapped off the solenoid to the key is fused see typical wiring with the fuse on purple...also check any connectors for corrosion. https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/77-78_55HP.jpg purple becomes a yellow-red to the solenoid via the...
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    What happens if timing is off?

    this post is 12 years old .... best to open a new one
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