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    VRO delete fuel mix ratio?

    1986 johnson 90hp 120 psi x4 I have deleted the vro. It was running and starting better than ever since vro delete...But... Shortly after delete its struggling to get up and go (hesitates badly)but eventually does clear and go once the speed increases...and when it does get up,seems to run fine...
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    1986 90 hp johnson idle and ramp up issue

    I've had this issue since owning the rig. Starts well but kinda shakes,feels like it's being held back until i start to get the boat moving,then smoothens out.its always done this. new issue...... The engine also will,at idle, rev up rpms on its own,then cut out like a dead short for a split...
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    Opinions on aftermarket johnson/evinrude parts

    I'm like everybody else, trying to save a buck. Switching out my vro to a manual fuel pump. I would like to hear some opinions of aftermarket parts?....even Sierra compared to others.thanks
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    1986 90hp johnson primer bulb collapsing..hear me out

    I have 120 psi x4.was just rebuilt before I purchased. I've pulled the bulb, it pumps fine either horizontal or upright. I've pulled the tank pickups,CLEAN/CLEAR. I've pulled the fuel filter ,clean it....it screws apart(nice) I did find the 8" hose from filter back to the engine fuel conn. Was...
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    25 hp (1976ish)Merc shifter rod

    A friends garage sale find motor. Installed new water pump only to realize the black shifter rod seal housing (with the black 2 inch peg)was in 180 degrees wrong and keeping the water pump plate and housing from sitting down on its flat surface. I thought ,"oh boy, i found the reason its not...
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    115 hp merc....unexpected revving...poor excelleration

    Compression is 120 all across. When i take the throttle up it responds until i get to the last section of throttle it bogs, hesitates badly and finally stalls. Its very hard to get started again but finally does. i can drive around the lake from zero to half throttle but no further in speed or...
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    PHASEMAKER....Best way to tell?

    Is there a way to discern a phasemaker engine from a NON phasemaker?...is there one for sure item to look for
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    1970 merc 7.5 coil choices?

    engine ser.#2957779 I keep dropping spark on one cyl. once my engine warms up. Ive been told i need a coil. The coils listed for this engine are astronomically priced. Would other coils work that are physically the same. There are coils as low as $30 that look the same. thanks in advance
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    7.5 merc. portable fuel bulb soft

    I have an older but new cond. 7.5 merc. Its the old motor with the older style coils from the 60s. Both cylinders have 135lbs. It runs great when cold but once warmed up, it seems to drop one cylinder. Last time out i did notice the portable fuel tank bulb pumps up but seems deflated. It never...
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    90 hp johnson...wet under hood now not running so good

    One of my water hoses developed a crack and began to spray water all under the hood furthest away from the carbs at the rear. The engine began to hesitate. Ive done a comp. test and they all check good at 120 psi. Since the water hose cracked, i have had the engine hesitate and try to clear...
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    Why is the Evenrude/Johnson forum soooo busy compared to the merc forum?

    lol....like the question says...since i own both merc and evenrude and had to use both forums, i have real trouble getting anyone over at the merc forum to answer anything. Most folks over there get very few reponses and when we do get a response...it seems its a longer wait? Just curious as to...
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    Altittude and boat engines? California to Saskatchewan???

    wondering if a boat engine from California (479ft.) to Saskatchewan is 1580 ft. above sea level would have diffuculty running in its new environment. Would the jet need to be upgraded??
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    1970 merc 75 (7.5.hp) no spark...what is testing procedure?

    Hi...wondering what the procedure is for testing for no spark. It was progressively/intermittantly loosing spark and then finally will not run on both cyl. I pulled the lower plug wire ...it would not start.....i pulled the opposite plug wire...it started so i know i have no spark on lower cyl...
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    1970 merc 7.5hp....fires but snort wheez

    I bought this little gem used but its litterally like in new cond. The coils/stator were fried so i bought another used engine and its all been changed over. I have plenty of spark...i have tons of compression ...both at 110. New gas. Its been running...but barely running.... and she will not...
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    1970 7.5 merc..impeller change troubles

    swapping out impeller and cannot get the last inch in anymore.....just have it to where the i cannot yet get the nut onto the threads of the stud. Does anyone have a link to an online manual. thanks in advance.
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    fuel tank retrofit..truck plastic tank

    just wondering what everyones thoughts are on using a 1996ish plastic fuel tank on my boat as the area where my removable metal tanks is quite low. All of the plastic permanent plastic boat tanks are way too high. My boat is a 1986 16.5ft fibertech outboard 90hp. Did not know where to post this...
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    Testing a stator....7.5 merc

    the stator is disconnected from the engine. Is it a matter of testing the two wires for contunuity?
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    1970 merc 75 (7.5.hp) no spark

    picked up this little gem with no spark and finally was able to delve into her. Here is what ive found so far. My question is....will i be able to find and replace these wires or make new ones up or splice good wire to replace them onto the existing ends or is patching them the only option. As...
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    1970 75 (7.5) merc proper spark plug ?

    I am looking for the proper spark plug for this engine. My local 2 local marine shops say something different than what is said on a chart i found on this site. My serial # is 2957779 and i have thunderbolt ing. Can someone tell me which is the correct plug. thanks
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    1970 75 (7.5) merc proper spark plug ?

    Looking for proper plug to fit this engine. Every chart i look at shows a different #. This website shows QL78V. When i speak to my in town shop, both shops say L86C...im at a loss. Can someone tell me what the proper plug is. My engine serial is #2957779 and it has thunderbolt ing. Thank you
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