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    Bouncing Tilt and Trim on Way Down

    Clean the corrosion between plastic bushings and aluminum housings.
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    79 Chrysler 115 Won't go into gear

    Inspect gearcase oil .----Any water in oil ?---Remove lower unit.----Inspect spline at the top of the driveshaft.
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    Evinrude 9.9 HP Model # 10924B

    How did this motor run for you last season ?----Do some simple testing / inspection and post answers.------Inspect fuel pipe INSIDE the tank.----Post actual compression values.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on both leads?-----Is there a pulse from the PRESSURE port where fuel pump mounts ...
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    Partial transom repair

    Cut the outside skin of fiberglass off it.----Dig out the rotten plywood.-----Dry everything.----Glue in 2 layers of plywood as needed.----Glue the outside skin back on.-------If you have some power tools this is a 2 day job.----Or a week of 4 hour afternoons.
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    81 omc sterndrive

    Selecting reverse to go forward is NOT a good idea.
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    High-Speed Jet NLA??

    If in Canada----evinrudeparts.ca----might be able to help you.
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    1996 Johnson 60hp 2 stroke not getting to full speed at random times

    Running on 2 of 3 cylinders explains it.----Need to install a new water pump impeller.----Or at least test your overheat horn.
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    Stripped threads on carburetor

    Replace the carburetor body.----Gasoline leaking on a boat is an issue.-----Or add a parachute to the safety inventory on the boat.
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    1996 Johnson 60hp 2 stroke not getting to full speed at random times

    Nobody can see , touch or hear tour motor.-----Provide accurate information.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on each lead?----Test this at more than 1 throttle position , as there could be a broken wire.----Water pump impeller replaced every 5 years?-----Post actual results of a compression...
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    I used up all my curse words yesterday

    All part of people good with computer aided design.----They are good with a computer , but are not experienced automotive mechanics.-----The job is to make / design parts that are assembled by ROBOTS at a parts supplier.-----Then assembled / snapped together at an assembly line.----There is no...
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    How much slip does your prop have ?

    Similar to the ----" what oil is best " ----Threads.------There is no easy answer.
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    1968 3hp Johnson

    Repair / modify as needed.----You could also drill mounting holes 1/32" bigger.-----But remember that a factory tool ( I have it ) is used to set this clearance.----The correct clearance between magnets and heels of the coil gives you the strongest spark.-----Weak spark is a major cause of the "...
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    1988 evinrude 40 hp. stator

    I do not believe that part # belongs on a 1988 model.------What is the model # of your motor ?-----Is serial # on powerhead the same as the midsection ?----From a 1000 miles away.-----There are 2 parts on the magneto plate ( 1988 model ) that are easy to test.-----A charge coil and a sensor...
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    Using a timing light / meter to set the points is the best way to set points.----Points open at the time when voltage / current is at the maximum and get the highest voltage at the sparkplugs.-----Strong spark makes for 1 or 2 pull starting !
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    Every outboard cylinder head I have taken off was warped !-----They should be refinished before installing a new head gasket.
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    Evinrude 9.9 HP Model # 10924B

    The primer bulb is nothing but a manual fuel pump.-----Used to fill the carburetor.------When carburetor is full the bulb does nothing.-----If motor operation improves when squeezing the bulb , the fuel pump on the motor is faulty.
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    Evinrude 9.9 HP Model # 10924B

    About the only thing that can go wrong with these simple pumps is the diaphragm.-----I have time to repair these.-----I will never buy a new one of these pumps.
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    1990 Johnson 15hp only start with carb disengaged

    I do not believe there are " tiller teeth " on this 1990 motor.-----It uses a cable set-up.-----But I do prefer the older model set-up.
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    Evinrude 9.9 HP Model # 10924B

    Numerous videos on U-tube to show you how to install a diaphragm on these simple little pumps.
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    2006 Johnson 15 HP 4 Stroke bogs when snapping throttle

    ????-----There are no reed valves on this motor !
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