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    Lost spark for no known reason late 70's Mariner (50HP)

    The last time I started this motor there wasn't a problem. It is still on a stand and there isn't any spark on two plugs, probably the third one too. So if I never hit anything (flywheel key should be ok) and in neutral what else could it be? Thanks.
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    Late 70's Mariner 50hp-where does electric cord go?

    This is a 3 cylinder electric start motor. There is a cable that is long enough to get to a console if needed. It has two male and one female connectors insdie the insulator. Thre isn't anyplace for it to plug into the control box. The wires are purple/black/brown. Anyone know where it goes...
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    Does Johnson '83 48hp have peer hole plastic piece?

    The parts info at the old Evinrude website doesn't show a plastic part at the end of the peer hole to slow the water output. It seems like it should being this old. Does anyone have one in their motor? I think it is a 1983. J48ESLETE. Evinrude changed their webiste and I haven't been able to get...
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    1979 Johnson 35hp lost spark

    Hi, I did some ohms meter tests and it looks like the black/yellow wire from the key switch to the coil might be bad. The needle swung over when checking the resistance of the first two wires, but I can't check the wire going to the stator. My OEM manual doesn't say how to test the stator...
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    No water coming out exhaust holes in mid section

    This Johnson 40hp 86 model has a new water pump kit and water comes out the peer hole. There isn't any water, just exhaust, coming out the two holes towards the top of the midsection. Most seem to have water coming out. Is it necessary to cook the midsection? I ran a wire up as far as I could...
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    Has anyone had detrimental effects from soaking carbs in carb cleaner?

    Hi, After soaking 3 carbs in cleaner overnight someone copied a note out of his school manual saying not to do this. Has anyone experienced a problem doing this? Thanks.
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    Johnson '86 40hp hard to start after shutting down

    After shutting down the motor, and trying to restart, it dies. This happens whether using idle lever or just starting. It doesn't sound like it is getting enough gas. I changed the throttle screw so it would run faster ( it shook a lot a low idle!) and adjusted the lever setting a tad but got...
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    Any homeade tar/paint/grease remover recipes?

    Hi, We've got a pontoon boat and the toons have a black sealer/tar or paint on them. It needs to come off so that cold tar can be put on. Carb cleaner works but I need a homeade concoction since there is so much of it. Are there any recipes out there? I heard kerosine works but it isn't...
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    3hp Sears Gamefisher throttle cable_how to secure?

    Hi, The throttle cable won't stay in either the grip or carburator. The metal ends appear to be OK. How do I lock these in? Thanks.
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    Lower unit seal sealant additive?

    Ship Shape on TV used something called ceal-ant or something like that in the lower unit of a big motor instead of replacing seals. Has anyone used anything like it and does it work? Thanks.
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    Johnson J40ELCDE 1986 lower unit removal

    A manual says that the shift rod has to be disconnected at the basepan. There is a bolt set back from under the carburator that tightens a clamp on a rod. Is that it? How does it work? I would think the rod would be vertical and not horizontal to get reconnected easier. Thanks.
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    1986 40hp Johnson buzzer on with water running

    We just got this motor and drove it about 4 miles to the dock including some high speed running. No problem at that point. Tonight we idled it for 200 yards and the buzzer came on. We went back to the dock and the motor was too hot to touch. The water was coming out of the Phole. The only...
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    1992 9.9 Johnson impeller key didn't stay put

    Hello, I replaced the impeller with what looks like an identical slightly used impeller. The round pin didn't stay put. I did back flush the water passages with compressed air and water. I don't see how that would have dislodged the pin. What would cause this? Thanks.
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    Johnson 1992 9.9 hp _where does spring go?

    Hi, There is a long thin spring that wraps around a pink lever next to the starter. Does it go up through the bottom slot of this pink lever or on the outside of the lever? I tried doing it on the outside and it got bent, even though thats where I think it was before. I tried to find the part...
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    1985 Evinrude 8 hp won't circulate water

    Hi, This motor has been used in salt water for years. I took the back and side plate off and chipped out all the sand. For awhile, I was able to run some anti-salt solution through the motor but it eventually quit all together. I put a new impeller, gaskets, and seals in the lower unit. I used...
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    Johnson 1979 35hp throttle control adjustment

    Hi, How do you adjust the throttle control? This one has the throttle and shift levers separate. When I push the Throttle full forward and adjust the cable to push the speed lever on the motor to the rear, the throttle plate only opens 1/4 of the way. On lawn mowers the plate opens all the...
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    Johnson 1985 8hp motor lower unit leak/repair

    Hi, My 8hp lower unit leaks oil out the bottom edge of the yellow plastic block the impeller plate sits on. Do I have to take this plastic block off and repair the seals? My manual doesn't show this type of block and it doesn't want to come off without possibly damagaing it. Thanks. Bob
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    1979 Johnson 35hp synchronizing throttle & spark

    I noticed that when the throttle plate just starts to open, the roller is about 1" away from the two marks on the cam. According to my manual I should loosen the screw on the throttle shaft and slide it up and down. Yet I can't see how that will line the roller up to the marks on the cam. It...
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    Can mercury 200 lower unit threads be recut?

    I have a Mercury 200 lower unit that had the threads somwhat flattend out by taking out the prop shaft and gear, etc. There may be be a little crossthreading too. Can a mechanic recut these threads and is it worth it? I intend to sell it. Thanks.
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    Evinrude 8hp use standard 1/4" bolts for flywheel holes?

    Hi, I've got a 1985 8hp outboard and was wondering if the flywheel holes were for regular 1/4" bolts. They fit tight if bottomed out but have a tad bit of play if not. Thanks.
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