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    Thanks for the info. I did not know that and will...

    Thanks for the info. I did not know that and will check it out.
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    Is this a water pump vent or pickup?

    I just bought a 2003 Sea Hunt Navigator 19 boat with a 2003 Johnson 115 four stroke engine. Model J115PX4STS, SN S 25022203. I took this picture of under the cavitation plate.

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  3. Thread: Shaving

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    CAUTION. If you are over 60, be sure to have help...

    CAUTION. If you are over 60, be sure to have help near by when reading this. My wife had to resussitate me multiple times because I laughed so hard I could hardly breathe. I have not laughed that...
  4. Thank you!

    Thank you!
  5. 1993 Johnson 150 Fast Strike water leak?

    I am looking at a Ranger boat right now that has a 1993 Johnson 150 Four Stroke. While running on a hose in the driveway, water sprays out at the upper/lower unit seam. Is this normal?

    Trying to...
  6. I found a 1988 manual for the GT motor! Once it...

    I found a 1988 manual for the GT motor! Once it arrives I will check out the ignition system.
  7. 1988 Johnson 200 HP J200STLCCM Service Manual

    Yesterday I purchased a 1988 Stratos 201 Pro with a 1988 Johnson 200 HP model J200STLCCM SN G7765022. The SN may not be completely accurate since the print is very faded. But the model number is...
  8. I will put it back in a box and on the shelf for...

    I will put it back in a box and on the shelf for parts. Thanks again for all the help.
  9. First I need to figure out if I can still use the...

    First I need to figure out if I can still use the rod and crank. Since the rod and crank are both blued, should they both be replaced? If they have to be replaced I am thinking the cost is going to...
  10. SilverFox579 thanks for the headsup. You have a...

    SilverFox579 thanks for the headsup. You have a good eye! The connecting rod bearing did get pretty hot. It has discolored the bearing cap and the roller bearings. The crank is still very smooth as...
  11. Thanks for the suggestion to have it bored. I did...

    Thanks for the suggestion to have it bored. I did not know if it could be bored since it is sleeved. I will consider that. It looks like the parts alone are available but over $600 for what I need. I...
  12. Thanks for the advice on how to remove it. Today...

    Thanks for the advice on how to remove it. Today I got the crank out. There is too much damage inside that top cylinder. I agree the cylinder is toast.

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    The parts are now...
  13. 1985 Mercury 35 hp Piston Replacement 1985 Mercury 35 hp SN 0A120528

    The engine is a 1985 Mercury 35 hp SN 0A120528. I am back to working on the powerhead after it had overheated due to clogged water passages. The top piston is scored and all the advice was to remove...
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    Yesterday I got the powerhead off the donor...

    Yesterday I got the powerhead off the donor outboard. I cleaned it up and installed it this morning. I set all the adjustments the best I could like the one that was removed. It ran decent on the...
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    Joe54, thanks for the advice. I sent those...

    Joe54, thanks for the advice. I sent those pictures to a friend that did marine mechanics work back in the 80's. He said the same thing you did. I am convinced that piston is toast and the motor will...
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    I dont know if corrosion would be an issue but...

    I dont know if corrosion would be an issue but that may be why they used steel. I wonder what type coating they had on them? I guess I will have to order some to be sure. The few stainless bolts I...
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    Good news! I got the broken bolts out of the...

    Good news! I got the broken bolts out of the block. I looked at a lot of videos on different methods. I chose to weld a nut onto them since there was still 3/8" of the bolts sticking out.

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    I decided to do one of my own tests again to see...

    I decided to do one of my own tests again to see if water came out of the water inlet under the block before I started putting the motor back together. I poured water into the thermostat hole and...
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    OK, Joe54, I did as you suggested and I think I...

    OK, Joe54, I did as you suggested and I think I may have found the problem. I took the powerhead off this morning after I fabricated a lifting nut.

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    This is what I found:

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    I tried doing some tests of my own today when I...

    I tried doing some tests of my own today when I got home. I started with putting the muffs and garden hose on and test running to see if any water came out the pee hole. None did. Then I removed the...
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    The test this morning did not go so well. There...

    The test this morning did not go so well. There is exhaust coming out of the pee hole instead of water. The motor is still running just fine but I did not run it long since exhaust gasses must be...
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    Thanks for confirming no sealer. The motor is...

    Thanks for confirming no sealer. The motor is back together and ready to test in the morning.
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    1985 Mercury 35 hp Head Cover install

    I am working on my old 1985 Mercury 35 hp SN 0A120528 that is on my old Bass Tracker. It died last week while running at full speed and steam came out the pee hole as it died. The motor seems to be...
  24. 2006 Mercury 50ELPTEFI dies while running

    SN 1C006007

    This motor is a friends motor. I do not know all the symptoms yet. He says it dies while running at speed but will restart. We think it is fuel delivery and have read several threads...
  25. Thanks guys. I will try using that to order a few...

    Thanks guys. I will try using that to order a few parts.
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