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    Johnson 70hp choke solenoid

    The 88 model used an electric primer valve.-----Has a red lever on it.----A much improved item over choke flappers.=====Model # of your motor?
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    Fuel leakage problem.

    I suggest you inspect it.----Then replace the impeller!
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    Fuel leakage problem.

    likely needs a new impeller now.
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    1978 Mercury 70hp Adding Power Tilt Trim

    The 3 cylinder 65 HP beginning in 1972 had the trim / tilt unit that will fit the 70 HP models.
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    Fuel leakage problem.

    Per post #20 you ran the motor, then hooked up water and ran it some more ?
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    1978 Mercury 70hp Adding Power Tilt Trim

    Once again AI may be wrong.----Pretty sure power trim was an option in 78
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    1968 Sportwin water trickle top of power head

    Top retainer plate on the starter?.----Replace gasket under it.----Simple I think.
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    1978 Mercury 70hp Worth Messing With?

    Has to do with factory / production / economy.----And prop rated verses powerhead rated power.
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    1978 Mercury 70hp Worth Messing With?

    Remove impeller from the cup.----Let sit for 24 hrs.----Post picture of it.
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    2001 Mercury 40 2-stroke Knock

    Pictures of the flywheel?----Serial # of the motor>----Pictures of top of pistons?----Checked the gear oil?
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    2001 Mercury 40 2-stroke Knock

    The crankcase halves are a precision joint / fit.----No gasket to be found there at all.
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    1986 70 HP Mercury Outboard

    Is OA743766 a Canadian serial # ??
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    Repowering my old 16ft aluminum boat thinking of going 4 stroke but have a question

    No such thing as a 2 stroke ( in good condition ) that is hard to start.----In my opinion most folks are unaware of how to maintain older 2 strokes.----Never studied on how to start a motor.----Therefor the $$$$ 4 strokes with a computer are popular.
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    White Exhaust Smoke: VP 280

    ????---White smoke comes out of most cars on cold days.-----What were the local atmospheric conditions when you observed this?
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    1993 Johnson 9.9 lower cylinder wet.

    All of the 9.9/15 HP used 1 carburetor.
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    1993 Johnson 9.9 lower cylinder wet.

    Look over the block very carefully.-----Any holes in the crankcase ?----Piece broke off a piston skirt will pop a hole in the crankcase.----
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    8 hp E'rude 1990 ... bonehead move

    Post results of a compression test.----Actual numbers.-----Or remove cylinder head and inspect cylinder walls.----Head gasket is cheap.
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    1975 Johnson 6hp (6RL75R) — idle timing off due to play in throttle shaft, need diagram of shaft/socket coupling

    The question is ---Does spark jump a gap of 5/16"?----Sparkplugs are not mentioned.----Sparkplugs are not involved in this test.----The parts books seem to show a roller on the follower.----Perhaps the carburetor is not original.
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    Repowering my old 16ft aluminum boat thinking of going 4 stroke but have a question

    And most shops are reluctant to do major repairs on 4 strokes.
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    RV build quality - Rant

    There are few standards set for sturdiness / quality of the structure.-----Most buyers only look at cosmetics and convenience items.
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