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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    Carbs were all overhauled with new parts.
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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    Thank you so much, Engine is in really good shape fires right up and had been well cared for. Compression test was A-OK all cylinders were well within compression limits. 128. 127, 130, and 129 Gaps were all correct, and plugs were correct. Hope this helps.
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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    Compression test was A-OK all cylinders were well within compression limits. 128. 127, 130, and 129
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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    Good Evening Good People... I have a question. I have a 1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. It runs like a scalded cat, however, when I run it at low speeds under 5MPH after about 10 minutes is bogs down and dies on me, it starts right up but it seems to flood when I want to...
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    Starting Issue

    Choke solenoid was not in the correct position, issue solved. A million thanks to you.
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    Starting Issue

    Thank you sir.
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    Starting Issue

    Good Afternoon everyone, I have a 1978 85 H.P. Evinrude engine in immaculate shape with 120 on all cylinders, timing is set, and it runs really good. The only issue I have is that on cold starts or if I run it and let it sit for more than one hour, I have to give it a shot of ether to get it...
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    1977 50 H.P. Johnson Ignition Issues

    Hello Everyone: I have a 1977 Johnson 50 H.P. that runs like a banshee, however in the summer months after I run it a while or turn it off and on three or four times in a row it will then not start. Now if I turn the key on and use the pull rope it will start ASAP andif I leave the key on and...
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    1974 Johnson 50 hp 50ESL74M Question

    Hello fellows, what would be the sequence and foot pounds for the cylinder head screws? Also the two bottom screws are broken in the engine block and I am having a heck of a time getting them out, they broke off years ago. It ran like this for quite some time without me knowing and eventually...
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    1976 Johnson 50 HP Desperate need help

    Hello Folks: I am in desperate need of your help. I have a 1976 Johnson 50 HP, that was running great, my buddy took it off his boat and it sat for about 4 months in his garage and I bought it from him. When I installed it it would not hit WOT and would only go about 25MPH on a 16.5 foot...
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    Prop Question

    I have a 16.5 Aluminum Bass Tracker 1983 model and I recently put a Evinrude 50 HP engine on it, a 1974 big lower unit one (Model 50ESL74M). It had a Solas 2411-13.5-15 prop and it was not really doing much with a top speed of 25mph with a tail wind. Today a buddy gave me a stainless 13x19...
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    A prop misdeed... Question

    Hello folks... I have a question for any of you. But first of all I am already thoroughly humiliated over what I did so take it easy on me. Last week I wrecked the prop on my 40 HP Mariner on a stump so when I got home I swapped it with the original prop that had been on for years but I...
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    Mariner 40 H.P. Lower Unit

    Hello folks, it has been a while since I asked any questions, but it has been a while since my trusty Mariner has had any problems. I have a 1984 Mercury Mariner (recently found out it was made by Tohatsu) that began to slip out of gear under load. It did it a few times then quit for about...
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    40 HP 1985 Mariner

    Hello Folks I have a 40 HP 1985 Mariner engine that has been great little motor for over 20 years. A few weeks ago my ignition switch crapped out on me and when I managed to get it going the boat began to sputter or miss when I powered up. So I got to land safely and changed the ignition...
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    Grounding Question 40HP Mariner

    Hello folks.... How do I go about grounding the ground wires on my aluminum boat. Do I just bolt them to the hull or the ground on the battery? Also I started having probelms with my key ignition switch and at the same time the boat began to miss at 1/3 throttle but at WOT it seems to work...
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