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sparklingwaterbubbles replied to the thread Starter getting only 4 volts.

Which cables do you mean? When you say lug and insulation, I assume you mean the ground cable from the battery? Would that affect it if...

Apr 7, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles posted the thread Starter getting only 4 volts in Force & Chrysler Outboards.

I have an 85 HP Force outboard. The starter is relatively new, and the battery is brand new. I went to start it after about two weeks...

Apr 7, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles replied to the thread Shift Linkage - Johnson Seahorse 9 1/2 HP.

Thank you guys for the wisdom! The shift lever adjusting screw was just loose. I positioned the lever and tightened that thing down. It...

Feb 10, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles posted the thread Shift Linkage - Johnson Seahorse 9 1/2 HP in Johnson & Evinrude Outboards.

I picked this motor up the other day, and it runs strong, but has some shifting issues. I put it into forward and I could still jiggle...
Feb 9, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles replied to the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes.

That makes sense, thank you.

Feb 4, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles reacted to T-Bill's post in the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes with Like.

There are good YouTube videos on impeller changing if you plan to do it yourself.

Feb 3, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles replied to the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes.

Holy cow. There’s a learning experience!

Feb 3, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles reacted to Texasmark's post in the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes with Like.

My mercury service manual for 3 and 4 cylinder early 2000 era 2 stroke engines says that 120 is your dividing line....above ok, below...

Feb 3, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles replied to the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes.

Thank you!

Feb 3, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles replied to the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes.

Can I ask how those 20 hours might make the difference?

Feb 3, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles reacted to jimmbo's post in the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes with Like.

Maybe you got away Lucky, but time will tell, redo the Compression Test after about 20 hours on the Engine

Feb 3, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles replied to the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes.

Okay thanks for that tidbit. I hadn’t thought of that.

Feb 3, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles reacted to racerone's post in the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes with Like.

At idle there is nowhere near as much heat created as at full throttle.-----Incoming air and fuel cool the parts to prevent catastrophic...

Feb 3, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles reacted to rodpaulrod's post in the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes with Like.

if there was some water on the impelled it might be ok that might of lubed it enough and that is a big question. If it was me and water...

Feb 3, 2025
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sparklingwaterbubbles reacted to racerone's post in the thread Outboard ran without water for about five minutes with Like.

When there is a chance that impeller ran dry as in post #1, the impeller should be replaced.

Feb 3, 2025

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