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    1986 Mercury 9.8 110 outboard

    If it does not bark with fuel in plug holes , you do not have STRONG spark or spark at the right time.----Flywheel key sheared ?
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    1980 110(9.8) hp Mercury outboard

    Green is for #1 cylinder.----Wires with white stripe go to negative.
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    V4 - Minimize Chances of Broken Rings

    The problem with the ring being too close to the top of the piston was resolved in the early 1980's.-----It is the shape ( taper ) on the rings that is the issue.-----Just draw a picture of that ring in it's groove.-----Then draw the picture again taking into account the wear.------Wear on the...
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    1990 Force 120 Clunking

    I would say you need to inspect clutch dog and forward gear.-----Looks to me it is jumping out of gear.
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    Help identifying v4 johnson

    I believe bore size is clearly marked on front of carburetor.
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    How does my 1997 Force 75hp sound

    Sounds perfect.-----Do final mixture adjustment with boat in the water.----In gear and warmed up.
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    1992 OMC 3.0 Cracked Block

    Block needs to be replaced.----Typical damage from coolant freezing.
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    1972 evinrude 50hp 2 stroke. Crank no start.

    Too far away to walk over for help.
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    Pull start won't pull - antique engine

    I think you remove the flywheel by loosening the nut.----No puller required.-----And nothing will jump at you either.
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    1972 evinrude 50hp 2 stroke. Crank no start.

    The ignition does not use 12 volts to make the spark.-----The flywheel must spin fast to energize the ignition system.----Your location?
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    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I believe Lauson made a 4 stroke in the late 1940's.
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    Pull start won't pull - antique engine

    It should turn without anything fancy that needs to be in the right position.----Visit----aomci-----For top notch help.
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    1994 Evinrude 120 hp Looper .......cranks, fires, but dies after a second or two

    I believe the big looper V-4 uses 140 FT-LBS for the flywheel nut.
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    1968 Johnson 33HP - Model:RXE-16M Restoration Project

    These are an excellent motor.----Easy to repair / maintain.------Do a complete evaluation BEFORE spending beer tokens on parts.-----Do a compression test FIRST by pulling the recoil.----Post actual values here.---Does spark jump a gap of at least 1/4"-----Drain gear oil.-----Remove lower unit to...
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    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Are these " new " engines a proven design?-----Just picked up a fairly new Honda 15 with defective cam pulley.-----Plastic pulley with metal hub cast in.-----The 2 materials separated.-----Just unbelievable in my opinion.
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    1988 Johnson 150 ignition alarm question

    Maybe the buzzer itself is defective.
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    Water Leaking Near Exhaust Plate - V4

    Not hard to do.-----There are 2 gaskets there.
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    1972 evinrude 50hp 2 stroke. Crank no start.

    Try----evinrudeparts.ca----Good people.
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    Sputtering Johnson V4 90hp - 1994

    Check the bleed system.-----Inspect float bowls for warpage if plastic. ----Just run this motor.
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    Sputtering Johnson V4 90hp - 1994

    The motor is 30 years old.----Expecting it to run flawlessly?
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