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    1986 Mercury 90 hp inline 6 shift problems after impeller change, HELP!!!!!

    Motor should be running to shift from neutral to reverse.----Or prop should be turned to shift to reverse.
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    1955 Sea King 12HP “get it running” checklist

    The one in the picture looks very good.----Clean and set points at 0.020 and check for spark.----Then set using the flywheel to get maximum spart at the right time.----The timing tool ( I have them ) is nothing but a " dummy flywheel " a shop time saver.
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    1955 Sea King 12HP “get it running” checklist

    The timing tool is a shop time saver.----You can use the flywheel to get the same results.-----Picture of the coils and condensers?
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    1992 Force 70 Abruptly dies

    Running on 2 of 3 cylinders?
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    1964 Johnson MQ-10R

    I think I would install the newer ( better ) cable slowspeed control,
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    1986 Mercury 90 hp inline 6 shift problems after impeller change, HELP!!!!!

    I believe the shift rod rotates COUNTERCLOCKWISE to get neutral.------Or rotate it counterclockwise till the spring resists.----That is forward.-----This should be easy to solve,
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    1986 Mercury 90 hp inline 6 shift problems after impeller change, HELP!!!!!

    I have done this job numerous times as well.----Nothing to it.
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    1986 Mercury 90 hp inline 6 shift problems after impeller change, HELP!!!!!

    hurry to a shop and have it installed in minutes.----Might save you some $$$ in my opinion.
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    Fuel pump issue

    Check the hose for leaks.----Check pick up tube INSIDE the fuel tank for leaks.-----Fuel pump is drive by crankcase pressure pulses.----Check for issues there.-----Picked up 5 of these 9.5 HP motors in the last 2 weeks for parts / repair.----Great , light weight motors.
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    Odd points system on a 1946 Firestone 3.6 hp outboard

    Put piston to TDC.-----Put throttle lever at idle.----Are points ready to open or ready to close??
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    1986 Mercury 90 hp inline 6 shift problems after impeller change, HELP!!!!!

    Try lower unit in neutral.----Control in neutral.-----Clutch dog is spring loaded,----Make sure lower stays in neutral when assembling.
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    Odd points system on a 1946 Firestone 3.6 hp outboard

    Good luck with this motor.
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    Thanks everyone! ‘84 115 TOP rebuild going!

    Throttle plates MUST be closed at idle.----Idle timing is the point where throttle plates open.----Actual idle timing does not matter.
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    Odd points system on a 1946 Firestone 3.6 hp outboard

    To me it appears that there is nothing " special " here.----Which way are you turning the crankshaft?----Clockwise ?
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    Odd points system on a 1946 Firestone 3.6 hp outboard

    I think that old magneto used a condenser.
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    2016 Yamaha F150 blowing exhaust out of leg

    Car makers have no control over a vehicle driven on salt covered roads.---People who do this accept the demise of the $80,000 truck.----Known fact that if the product leaves the showroom floor there is no need to improve it.
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    High-Speed Jet NLA??

    your location ?
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    2016 Yamaha F150 blowing exhaust out of leg

    Have seen corrosion on some motors ( fresh water ) , never saw this corrosion on Johson / Evinrude motors.----Cheaper material I think.
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    2016 Yamaha F150 blowing exhaust out of leg

    There are corrosion issues on some motors.---Have seen it more than once.----Rarely see those issues on domestic motors
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