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    Please Help Identify Starter for my 115 EFI Mercury ETK Shows 2 parts number

    Hi, These two starter are very different physically but I understand that maybe they are interchangeable. If Mercury Parts (official) shows two starter for my serial, does it both can work on my engine ? Please see pics for details. Starter XX25T05 requires two half round bracket that will...
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    Can I install a GEN I remote on my 2008 Mercury 9.9 PRO XS ?

    Hello Everyone, I purchased a 9.9 PRO XS without the remote (but the motor has all been converted to remote) and I want to do a new fresh install on my boat including remote controls. I would like to know if I can install the Generation 1 Remote control with Gen 1 cable ? To my understanding...
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    Swap Short Shaft for a lon Shaft from a 85 Hp to a 90 Hp Johnson Evinrude

    Hi, I came across a 90 Hp Evinrude that has a short shaft. I needed a long shaft and I have one on mu 1979 85 Johnson. Do you think I can swap the short shaft with mine (including the lower gears housing) ? My model is 85Tl79R The one for sale is CE90TLCUR (i found E90TLCUR missing the C, but...
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    The REAL cost of partly-rebuilding an older engine (Johnson 85 1979)

    Hello Friends, As you saw in my previous post, my 1979 Johnson 85 is having 1 piston with low compression (90 - 120 -120 - 120) but is still running Strong ! I have read a many site about it's not worth rebuilding it because of cost etc.. some even approached a 2500-4000$ estimate cost to fully...
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    Please comment on these Pistons (Photo)

    Hello, I have a 1979 Johnny 85 HP. The engine is running fine except à high idle event at 4-6deg and everything liked and synced. However, I have on piston showing 90psi while all other 3 are showing 120psi. Today, I decided to open the top portion and took some pictures. I am not engine expert...
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    Johnson 85TL79R new water pump and Now water is squirting Everywhere ! (even on powerhead)

    Hi, I have a 1979 85TL79R on wich I replaced the water pump. I ordered part 5001594 from BRP and followed all the instructions. Once installed, I started the motor and the pump was pumping strong and working good. However, I notice that there is a strong water stream leaking at the gearcase...
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    I also had a Heart attach ! Engine Keep running EVEN if I unplug all spark plugs

    Hello Folks, Title should read 'had' a heart attack... So I came back from a very scary experience. I am fine tuning my carb and timing on my 85 V4 1979 Johnson. So far, it is idling roughly after my carb rebuild and I was in the process of doing a link and sync. So once my rods all properly...
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    Help with strange oil leak from gear case Picture

    Hello Thanks for looking. Can someone tells me what they think is the cause of this oil leak on my 1979 Johnson 85hp ? Thanks
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