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    1996 E50TLEDS Evinrude 50 HP 2 stroke

    Pictures needed.
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    First boat! 1989 Quantum 1800xb Force 125

    It is a blown head gasket or motor needs a rebuild.----Simple as that.
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    No blocking diode in slow mode VE115TLETS wiring harness????

    Remove bypass covers and inspect pistons / rings.----Cost you 4 gaskets at $4 each.
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    No blocking diode in slow mode VE115TLETS wiring harness????

    At 30 PSI the motor would be declared SCRAP here !
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    Older Carb Experiences

    There is not much that can go wrong with these simple carburetors.-----It is the last thing I worry about when working on older motors.-----A carburetor is a simple / crude device that responds to air flowing through a venturi.-----Much overthinking on them.
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    1996 Johnson 112 SPL Model number

    Pistons are the same on the V-4 and V-6 from about 1974 to end of production in about 1998.
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    Stator function 1976 115 Mercury

    The 2 yellow wires go to a rectifier change AC to DC .----So yes , the stator charges the battery.
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    Hot tell tale water

    I have seen that melted washer many times.----Perhaps there are pieces of impeller stuck somewhere.
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    Barefoot skiers?

    I used to ski behind a 14' boat with a 40 HP.----Wore a foam belt.-----One day customers of the shop asked if I could help teach skiing.----I ended up behind this 100 HP boat myself.------After they did a high speed turn I ended tumbling on the water at high speed.-----Bought a full foam jacket...
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    Barefoot skiers?

    Many trips to the emergency room started out as fun.----At around 40 MPH any spills can result in injury.-----Barefooting is best left to experienced skiers.
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    88 merc 60 (2 carb, 3 cylinder)

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on each lead ?
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    2001 200hp Carburetor Torque Specs

    Did you read post #4 , think it is nonsense ?
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    2001 200hp Carburetor Torque Specs

    You will not go wrong by following your manual.----Good luck with the project.
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    2001 200hp Carburetor Torque Specs

    Why yes.----Actually I think it is 10 inch LBS for carburetor bowls.
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    88 merc 60 (2 carb, 3 cylinder)

    As always post the actual compression values on your motor.
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    2001 200hp Carburetor Torque Specs

    Those numbers sound correct to me.
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    Should my vent plate ever be below my hull?

    If the anti ventilation plate was meant to run above the water , why would you need it ??
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    1997 force mercury 40 hp- starting sequence?

    If you are cranking that much you have likely ruined the starter.---In my opinion you should taking starter apart for inspection.-----
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    Hard start

    What motor and what is your starting procedure.-----Fact----Many folks today are not fully versed in starting procedures.
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    Beeps when battery turned on

    A " marine " alternator may be " flame arrested " -----But an automotive repair kit should work.
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