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    Motor starts and runs but then abruptly stops

    No neutral detection switch on that motor.----Might be running on 1 cylinder.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or better on both leads?
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    1980 110(9.8) hp Mercury outboard

    The oil seals have nothing to do with compression in the cylinders.
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    Vintage Merc 50Hp, 8 Flywheel/ringgear bolts removed, how to re-time flywheel to hub, so distributor belt can be installed.

    Post some pictures of the magneto / distributor.---The ignition coil if it is visible.
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    Why different gear ratios in Merc V6 motors.

    Agreed----It depends on the application as well.----Such as a little fast boat or big heavy cruising type boat.
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    Vintage Merc 50Hp, 8 Flywheel/ringgear bolts removed, how to re-time flywheel to hub, so distributor belt can be installed.

    I see rust / stain marks on the bolt circle.----Enuff to put it back on the way it was.---I do that when i get one of these worked on by some club fisted individual who took flywheel off the hard way.
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    10 hp evinrude sportswin - Need pics of the throttle settings

    The 10024 is a 1962 model !----A very simple / durable motor.
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    Never sailed

    I have sailed ~45,000 miles on racing / cruising boats.-----Best option is to find a local sailing club and volunteer to help as crew.-----We do this all the time.-----Some folks never come back and others return for each race.-----Some end up buying their own boat.
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    I know everything

    It is a very simple switch.-----I would not classify it as an " electronic " item in any way.
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    Marine

    Those solenoids rarely need replacing if ever on a 40 HP.----Also used on a 235 HP V-6 model.-----Yes they are a quality unit !
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    I know everything

    Some 64 models of these wonderful motors already used a safety switch.----Find it on your motor.-----Has one white wire going to it.----And it only needs one white wire.----Internal contacts might be dirty.----Prevents cranking when throttle is advanced too far.----Can be adjusted if need be as...
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    I know everything

    Those solenoids were used for about 40 years on many models.---Super good and durable.----Find the real reason it won't crank.----Such as the safety switch on the engine.
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    10 hp evinrude sportswin - Need pics of the throttle settings

    Typical for a motor that is running on 1 cylinder.----Post the actual compression values here.----And does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on both leads?
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    Another "Joe Reeves" method question...

    I am going to be blunt here.---Only if throttle plates are not horizontal at full throttle,----Take a good look at linkages to see where adjustments can be made.----But do not adjust anything if you are unsure.
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    89 Mercury 80hp - fuel issue, stumped

    Is it air or fuel vapor that you are seeing?
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    77 Evinrude 85hp stalls going into gear- adjustment screws?

    You are missing the FACT that there are no fuel mixture adjusting screws on these carburetors.
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    77 Evinrude 85hp stalls going into gear- adjustment screws?

    ???----Circled in blue are NOT ADJUSTING SCREWS at all.-----Do a compression test and post the actual values here.
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    BF75S Honda 7.5 HP won't idle suddenly

    Check valve clearance BEFORE spending any beer tokens on parts.
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    90 hp Johnson shiny gear oil

    These gearcases are flimsy / not robust like older ones.----Take it apart.----My wildest guess is that the teeth stripped off the gears.----Your location?
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    1966 Johnson 60hp won’t fully engage reverse.

    You are wrong in your assumption.----The spring and balls ( detent ) hold the clutch dog in neutral !----And it forces you to use some pressure so that the clutch dog engages quickly.----Detent has nothing to do with holding it in gear.---Take it apart and find the issue.
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    Need Replacement Lower Unit for Evinrude E70PL4EEC, 70HP,4 stroke, 1999 rebuilt or new

    your location?
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