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    1986 Mercury 150 HP XR2 STARTING ISSUES

    Ok guys, I'm back, it's been awhile. In March I purchased a used 1989 Bumble Bee Bass Boat with a 1986 Mercury 150 HP XR2 on it. Serial number is A961207. When I purchased the boat it had been sitting for a few years, we drained the fule tank, changed the plugs, new battery, and found a...
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    88 Bumble Bee Trolling motor wiring

    Ok, guys I have had luck over the years on here with motor repairs so now I need help with wiring a trolling motor. I bought a 88 Bumble Bee, it had motorguide trolling motor with a 12/off/24 switch on the foot peddle and it has a charge - 12/24 switch on the bow (not wired up after taking the...
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    72 125HP Evinrude Hydroelectric shift, grinding noise shifting into fwd or rev

    Ok guys I'm back, I'm a glutton for punishment with these electric shift Johnson's and Evinrude motors. I got a great deal on a motor that was sitting in storage for 40 years and they kept it oiled and rotated the flywheel to keep it lubed up, I checked the compression before buying and 120...
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    TILT ONLY WIRING DIAGRAM

    I have a 1972 125 HP Evinrude that had a tilt system attached. I'm not sure how to wire this to the switch that's on my boat that was for the previous 71 force T/T. I've looked for wiring diagrams with no luck only find T/T systems with relays which there were no relays with this one nor was...
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    1972 100 HP Johnson piston replacement

    Ok I've put a lot of time and money into this motor and finally got it running great and then last time out it went from WOT at 37mph to 7mph and felt like I was towing a house with it. Took it home and did compression test and had 120 psi on left side and 120 psi top and 30 psi bottom right...
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    1972 Johnson 100 HP not firing constantly

    Ok I've posted several different post for this motor and finally got it running. Now I have a new problem, I have all new batteries for starting and trolling, Also have new battery cables to let everyone know. I can go out one day and start the motor and it run fine and start with just a turn...
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    1972 Johnson 100 HP not firing constantly

    Ok I've posted several different post for this motor and finally got it running. Now I have a new problem, I have all new batteries for starting and trolling to let everyone know. I can go out one day and start the motor and it run fine and start with just a turn of the switch once it warms...
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    100 HP Johnson no spark! HELP

    1972 Johnson 100 hp model number 100ESL72R. I have not checked compression yet but believe it to be good as for when the engine ran it runs like a champ, takes my little 16 ft fish/ski up on plane fast and scoots across the water. But plan to get a tester today and check it. Ok if any of you...
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    72 Johnson 100 hp draining battery

    Ok I have a 1972 Johnson 100 HP model 100ESL72R. I've been working on this for a bit. I just replaced the battery cables due to troubleshooting for no spark. Connected the new cables and went to turn it over and got nothing. Checked voltage at the starter and on the terminal board and got...
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    72 Johnson 100HP will not start

    Ok guys this motor isn't going to win! I know someone on here can help me as I've had in the past. Ok I have a 1972 Johnson 100 hp Hydro-electric shift, model number 100ESL72. It has run on several occasions after purchasing. When I first got it the shift switch was broke (worked electrically...
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    72 Johnson 100 HP Tilt/Trim

    Guess what guys and gals, sold the chrysler and got a Johnson plus 25 more hp. I'm looking to get a tilt/trim for it and wanted to get an original OMC one vice one of the aftermarket ones. Anyone know the part number for the tilt/trim unit for my 72 100 HP? I find lots on eBay or online...
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    How do you Fill the Tilt n Trim

    I want to ensure my tilt and trim has plenty of fluid. Not sure how to fill it? It's a 1979 75 hp Chrysler tilt n trim.
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    Oops wrong screw, LU shift pin screw

    Ok I have a 79 75 hp Chrysler Model 757H9E. I was changing the lower unit oil and realized I took out the screw that I've read numerous times not to take out. Go figure! Anyway I only have neutral and reverse, fwd will only grind and not engage. I've tried to line it up but not getting...
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    Engine Circuit Breaker Help 79 75 HP Chrysler

    Ok here I am again. I just replaced the starter on my 79 75 HP Chrysler after finding out it had a broken magnet inside no to mention some other stuff. Now the engine turns over starts runs a second then shuts off. Couldn't get it to turnover and found the circuit breaker on the engine needed...
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    79 75 HP Chrysler Fuel Pump leaking

    Well for anyone who has seen my other post i'm back, lol. After finally working things out and got it out on the lake for a whole day of fun and two tanks of gas now a new problem has arisen. Got about 5 miles from the ramp and it started dying at WOT, backed off and was good then we took off...
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    79 75 hp blown head gasket

    I have a 79 75 hp Chrysler model number 757H9E. I have been working on this motor and boat for a couple of weeks finally thought I had it ready to go and long story short the #1 & 2 cylinders had 0 compression. I read some threads on here and most all said check the head gasket and I did. It was...
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    79 75hp Chrysler blown head gasket

    I have a 79 75 hp Chrysler model number 757H9E. I have been working on this motor and boat for a couple of weeks finally thought I had it ready to go and long story short the #1 & 2 cylinders had 0 compression. I read some threads on here and most all said check the head gasket and I did. It...
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    Setting timing 79 75 hp Chrysler

    Ok here is the deal, got a 79 Chrysler HP motor, I watched the video about syncing the carbs and checking the timing but he doesn't go into detail on how to change the timing. I can get the motor on TDC and the curved line on the distributer is 4 teeth away from the line on the fly wheel. I've...
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    85 Astroglass wiring diagram

    I need help, i just bought a 85 Astroglass 15.3 ft bass boat (model unknown at this time) with a 79 Chrysler 75 hp motor. Guys said the lights, livewell aerator and bilge pump worked last year when he parked it. Now none work. I took the dash panel off an it's dusty and a mess under there...
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    79 75hp will not get to WOT

    Hi guys, been awhile but just got me a 85 Astroglass with a 79 75 hp on it. Guy said it ran fine last year have receipt from where he had it serviced, carbs rebuilt, new gas lines on motor and to tank. Took it home cleaned it all out, drained the fuel and replaced with 50:1 mix. Hooked a hose...
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