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    Prop won't spin in forward or reverse

    89 evinrude 200hp v6 .On the way back to the launch I noticed a knock or a click of some type. So I stopped and put her in neutral to listen to just the motor, no knock or click heard. So I put her in forward and she bogged down when I accelerated (just had the carbs rebuilt) so I cranked her...
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    88-89 evinrude 200 with VRO questions

    Got a 89 20 ft hydra sport the other day with a late 80's evinrude 200hp VRO. Firstly it cranked 2nd time ran strong, sounded good , visually inspected the motor saw no signs of wear and tear on the inside. Carbs will be cleaned, replacing fuel lines tomorrow. But my question is , what octane...
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    Evinrude 150xp questions

    I'm buying a 19ft Aries bass boat with a evinrude 150xp I am unsure About it cause he wants 2900 for the boat. I have seen pictures but the deck an what not look great! But I only know Mercury it's all I have dealt with. How are these motors? Common problems? What are things to look for when...
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    Johnson gt150 VRO bypass

    I have a 89 Johnson GT150 it runs great but after turning it on a buzzer starts sounding.. After googling I have suspected the VRO is going bad and not injecting oil. My question is simple , can I just disconnect the wires, and plug the oil line. And mix manually? What would be the process of...
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    Power head removal 76 merc 115

    I have a 76 merc 115 I recently discovered I had water spewing out of my #4 spark plug.. After further investigation I have discovered my #5 cylinder is cracked badly. Luckily! I have a spare merc thunderbolt with all of its parts.. My question is.. Should I set the spare up and just fix it, or...
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    Water spewing out of #4 spark plug

    Water is comming out of my #4 spark plug... On my 76 i6 115.. WhAt do I do now. Where do I start? I have anoth i6 115 sitting up that i have been using for parts .. The power head looks good but no starter o check for compression the flywheel on it turns freely so it's not seized.. What do I...
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    Primer bulb problems

    I have a 76 merc 115 inline 6.. I recently sea foamed the engine and it freed up my carbs and cleaned out the lines and everything for fuel.. Now that I have the motor accelerating properly it seems now its not getting enough gas to run at WOT for more than 5 minutes without the primer bulb...
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    I have another Merc 115 Thunderbolt

    I have another Mercury 115 Thunderbolt seems to be a 70s i havent fooled with it unless its to pull parts off of it for my current 115. The wiring harness is frayed and junk, the distrib, plug wires seem in great condition same with alot of the other electrical components. i am curious what i...
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    Not planeing out fast enough

    My engine runs great! Had to adjust the carbs to keep it from dying when I put it into gear ! Now I don't plane out with the throttle at WOT .. Ill eventually plane out but that nose stays high . I have messed with the trim to see if I needed to trim up the motor the back it down as I plane out...
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    76 mercury 115 inline six problems

    I can crank the motor in advanced timing (warm up lever) but once I bring it down it dies, I have messed with the carbs a bit and when I rotate the flywheel with a spark plug tester at WOT it sparks at 21* ... What seems to be the problem? I have 120+ across all cylinders . I can get the motor...
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    Best way to fill a trim reservoir ?

    I know how to fill my reservoir but I haven't found the easiest way?? I have to find the leak in the pump but besides that, what is the easiest way to fill it I don't know where to get a funnel with such a tiny hole!
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    Merc 1150 flywheel doesn't turn well

    I got a merc 1150 for a very low price the motor serial is #4397501 I just got a new starter today and I installed the starter but it doesn't seem to want to turn the flywheel very easily at all.. The motor was sitting upright on a 76 procraft since 04. The motor itself is in great condition...
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    73 Chrysler 70 hp 3 cylinder

    My 73 Chrysler 70 hp has no spark on any plugs.. Ran some of the Cdi tests.. I've got correct voltage across the box, all the wiring looks fantastic! I have fuel and I have great compression. I checked the resistance on my stator it is 693.. Ive checked other components but i honestly have no...
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    70 hp flywheel removal help

    I have a 72 Chrysler 707he model #7874 i need help removing the flywheel.. I got the top nut off with help from a buddy holding it while I broke the bolt loose. In what way do I get the flywheel off? I do not have a flywheel removal tool. Guessing any auto parts store would have a universal one...
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    Found a 70 hp Chrysler for $250 buy or not to buy

    Found a 70 hp Chrysler forsake for $250.. It's a hell of a deal and he said it has been rebuilt and a full tank of gas ran through it.. When I go to look at said motor what should I look for? What are something's I should check on the motor itself? Any help would be great don't want to get ripped
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    1975 70hp Johnson good buy or not?

    Found a 1975 70 hp Johnson for $250 meh said it ran last time he used it ( couple yrs ago) tilt and trim work comes with harness and cables is this a good buy? And should I bring a gas can and a battery before I buy to maybe turn it over? What should I look for on the motor before I buy?
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    74 mercury thunderbolt 650 help

    I have read and read. Googled and googled.. But still no spark, I have a 3 cylinder 65 hp merc thunderbolt. I have replaced the harness, checked all wiring(replaced all bad) I have correct voltage across my power block.. I have ran the Cdi tests to check voltage.. Everything is good. But when I...
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