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Fit a gearcase from an earlier V-4 crossflow , say a 1980 to 97 as they were better.----The gearcases that use the 2 tabs to hold bearing carrier are not robust.----A good dealer would help you with the upgrade.

Stripped teeth on pinion gear ???-----Those new style lower units are not robust.-----Many older V-4 units from years gone by will fit with driveshaft / shift rod change.

I use an impact to take motors apart.----No impact driver when putting a motor together !

Those motors were lighter than some of the newest motors.

Does MERCRUISER use the same hoses as the OMC / VOlVO on this 4 cylinder ?

Run with timing light and see if you can pinpoint top or bottom cylinder.-----Inspect bottom of the coils.----Test the coils .----Replace condensers.---Replace plug wires with 7 mm metal core ones.----Primer bulbs do not need to be hard once motor is running !

Was at a " free beer " event about 30 years ago.----Got my first one no issue.----Was aghast at the line up for my second one.----So held up my plastic cup high and in view with a $1 US note between my fingers.----Had my second beer in no time.----When I looked back I had to chuckle as there...

What parts are you looking for ?----Your location ?

That boat is likely rated for 30 HP + motors.-----Should be lots of those in ling shaft I would think.

I have no problems !----The original poster had issues getting simple help.

And sellers are often confused on what they are offering.

Your motor is a 1984 or 1985 !----The only years they used those decals.----And the serial # is for 1985.

Lots of them around in my area.-----Should not be hard to find anywhere.

Copper colored stripes ?----Wildest guess is 1985.----Mercury is more interested in selling the new V-12 600 HP at $70,000 each.----Can not be bothered with a $20 sale

The coils / windings on a stator are made with copper wire.---Not just any wire.----It is " magnet wire " and has a thin coating on it.----Heat / vibration sometimes allows windings to move and start touching.----That reduces the performance of the windings.----Not easy for some folks to...

Remarkable that folks will tip the bar tender , first day on the job.---Rarely tipped the gas station attendant out in the rain or snow filling your tank.----Or tip a grey haired ,mechanic with 40 years experience taking care of a $100,000 boat.

Most Johnson / Evinrude motors from the 1950's through 90's can be converted to long shaft.----And many " sail models " left factory with a 10" extension.

Try a prop with more pitch.

I believe it is a blind hole.----Do some real trouble shooting as to reduction of RPM.

Is this a 1959 ,1983 or 1997 model ?