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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread New to me 2001 90 HP Johnson Tilt/Trim issue.

Could be your steer tube nut is to tight or it just needs help. Put it in the water and run it and see what it does.

Jun 29, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for?.

Most likely you now own 2 dead outboards. Always take one with you to purchase a motor.

Jun 29, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread 1981 35hp evinrude. What to do next..

Show us a video of you trying to start it. Knob is not nessesary really, how many turns out are you? Did you use OEM parts when...

Jun 29, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for?.

Did you do a compression test?

Jun 28, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread remanufactured powerhead break in procedure.

Two different theories.... My uncle was a true motorhead and outboard guy. Learned a lot from him. I've always stuck to his rule and my...

Jun 27, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread remanufactured powerhead break in procedure.

My uncle, former Evinrude dealer always said to vary the throttle as well. Do not keep it at one speed for more that 60 seconds.

Jun 27, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread J115PLSOR cylinder bank temp difference.

Cylinder walls are roached. Brown gaskets are better. I feel for you...

Jun 27, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for?.

The last outboard machine shop closed their doors last year in our area. You will have to look long and hard on where to send and parts...

Jun 27, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for?.

Yes I live in Seattle, the Washington state/Oregon area has tons of outboards. Should be a fairly easy find.

Jun 26, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for?.

Odds are in your favor if someone is selling a motor or just a gearcase it's probably not bad. If it sounds and smells fishy...that's...

Jun 25, 2026
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saltchuckmatt reacted to jimmbo's post in the thread Johnson won't start with Like.

When You said only a few Ounces drained out, but no Water, I thought I should ask, in case you had tried filling it from the Top. I...

Jun 24, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for?.

I would get a mid 80's 70hp JohnnyRude. Excellent motor. In my area there is plenty. IMHO, it's way better than a 50 Starcrafts are...

Jun 23, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread '96 Evinrude 200 wouldn't rev past 4k RPM.

Yes, and if everything looks good than it's a corroded ground or your pp is going. Sounds like you dropped one really. Salt water motor?

Jun 23, 2026
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saltchuckmatt replied to the thread '96 Evinrude 200 wouldn't rev past 4k RPM.

Spark GAP test. 7/16 with a nice blue arc.... Testers are inexpensive. OEM parts?

Jun 23, 2026
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saltchuckmatt reacted to Crosbyman's post in the thread Loses power at 5000 rpms with Like.

that weed eater tring is BRP part # 3456578 30$/foot :-)

Jun 21, 2026

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