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    Reed Valves

    Hi, I have a 1980 7.5 Johnson that has spark, compression and fuel but will not try to start. I have cleaned the carb. changed plugs and wires checked fuel pump to no avail as a last resort I removed the reed valves, shinning a flashlight behind reed valves I could see a very small amount of...
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    carburetor swap

    Can you swap a carb. from a 25 1974 hp Johnson for a carb. from a 20 1975 hp Evinrude? Not concerned with speed or oower loss. Thanks.
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    johnson flywheel

    Can anyone tell me if a (not sure of year) #5882427 D2 flywheel could be used to replace a damaged one #582100 D1 off of a 1980 7.5 Johnson. Thank you.
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    magneto wiring

    I have acquired another 20 hp Evinrude made in Canada during the period they were no longer made in the USA. They don't have the OMC codes to identify any information i.e. year of manufacture parts numbers etc. Looking thru Iboats forums I was fortunate to come across a member having the same...
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    Ignition alarm

    I have a 1996 ELPTO 30 HP. Have no sound when turning on ignition. I remember reading sometime ago that Mercury eliminated the beeping sound when ignition key turned on. Would appreciate if anyone could inform me if this is correct for my motor, before I try to remedy problem. I had oil tank...
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    Ignition alarm

    Does a 1996 30 hp mercury elpto have a single beep when you turn on ignition key? Mine is silent . Have just repaired low oil alarm sensor.
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    25hp Johnson won't start

    I previously posted this issue some time ago without success, I'm at a loss & once again ask for advice to try and get motor running. Since I received this motor not running I checked out the part numbers of flywheel points cam etc. (all good). I should mention that I have installed a new...
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    Johnson leg

    Could any one tell me if a 1977 35 hp Johnson leg is compatible with a 1978 50 hp Johnson powerhead? Thank you in advance.
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    Timing Retard

    I have a Johnson 25e74m outboard, which came with an old 14 ft Hourston boat and trailer. My problem is when I set pistons on motor at TDC the set mark on drive shaft cam is well past TDC and piston is on the down stroke, can't retard the magneto plate to align marks as the brass stop is...
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    oil seal removal

    I am trying to remove gearcase head assembly 0383757 oil seal on a Johnson 1974 25hp motor. I thought seal was similar to other seals and proceeded to remove it by tapping around the back perimeter edge of seal with a drift pin. This method had no effect on seal other than to fold the metal...
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    35 Johnson overheating

    I Just purchased a Johnson 35e77c short shaft together with a seized 35e77 long shaft. Between the two I have got the short shaft running keeping it a short shaft,130psi. Problem is it has serious overheating issues, laser gun shows 2oo deg .plus on upper head and exhaust discharge water is too...
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    Evinrude year

    Hi all, Have acquired a 20 Hp Evinrude outboard partly dismantled that I'm trying to put back together and am having trouble finding any information on net. I know production on 20 hp motors ceased in the early 70's, The only id. I can find on motor is the # 00077482 on a rather new looking...
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    Johnson 35e 77c outboard

    Can anyone tell me what height on the lower shift rod is? Can you adjust height by turning rod?
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