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    1987 johson 225 hp power issues

    Post #1 does not mention the use of these suspect carburetor kits.-----You must remember that folks can only process the information ( or lack of it ) when offering suggestions.
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    1987 johson 225 hp power issues

    Problem solved and lessons learned.----Know of one individual that had these " hooflungdung " kits in his motor for about 1/2 hour before going back to factory original.-----So it is true.----" The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten "
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    Nissan 1997 two stroke NS9.9d lower unit crossover list

    ???----Looks like it had lots of water in there.----Forwards gear will be junk too.--Pinion thrust bearing will be junk.-----Metal bits and rust / water damage in the bearings.
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    Mercury 115 2 stroke won’t idle and runs rough.

    Step #1 in outboard trouble shooting is a compression test.----Post the actual values here.-----A clean sparkplug means----No fuel.---Too much fuel.----No spark.----No crankcase compression.----No cylinder compression.----Bad sparkplug.---Cylinder sleeve rotated ( rare )-----All easy to check in...
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    2018 Yamaha 40 HP that dies after about 20 minutes

    Check lift pump ?-----Test run with another tank and hose.
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    Need help with remote control Evinrude 9.9 setup

    The 9.9 / 15 HP models changed in 1993.---Different cowlings , different linkages, different recoil, slight difference internally in lower unit and bigger pistons.
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    Need help with remote control Evinrude 9.9 setup

    The 92 was the last of the " old style " models.-----Many linkage changes on the 93 to end of production models..
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    1998 Johnson J90TSLECM 90 hp with Jet: leaking water

    You ordered the wrong gasket 4 times ?-----Where / how did you source these gaskets.----Qualified dealer or somewhere else.
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    1971 Johnson 4hp no spark / possible bad coils?

    Made a lot of mistakes in school years ago.----Teachers corrected me.----Deducted marks.----And I did not get mad amount it.----Folks today are different.
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    1971 Johnson 4hp no spark / possible bad coils?

    I can 't believe that someone would use an impact wrench to spin over that 4 HP motor!!--A magneto in good condition will produce a strong spark with the recoil or rope wrapped around flywheel.
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    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Paid $80 CA for an Evinrude impeller for a 6 HP.----But it was an obscure commercial model 6 HP-----A 9.5 HP driveshaft modified to adapt to 6 hp crankshaft.----Extra horizontal fins on skeg.----Needle bearing below water pump.----Happy to pay the price for the impeller to put this unit back...
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    25hp Evinrude

    Agreed ,----compression readings are a bit high.-----Mice got in there and chewed it up.----Wiring repairs are easy for some folks.----But it is proven time and again on here that it is a challenge for some.
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    1971 Johnson 4hp no spark / possible bad coils?

    Replace condensers.----Clean and set points.----Spark should return.
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    1998 Johnson J90TSLECM 90 hp with Jet: leaking water

    With that amount of water leaking it should be an easy fix I say.
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    1983 Evinrude 35HP lower unit compatability/interchangeability?

    a 1980 and newer will fit.
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    2000 Evinrude e150fpxssv power trim issue

    Find the connecter and wires that go to the motor,---Separate the connecter. ---Use jumper wires.---Apply 12 volts + to green and - to blue.----Motor should go up.----Switch wires.----Motor should go down.-----Test operation a number of times.----Rest motor after 3/4 cycles.-----This will tell...
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    I messed up my 35hp Merc.

    Correct---It is for low speed / idle fuel misture.
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    GLSTA 115 Low rpm idle

    Look into issues with #2 & 4 carburetors.-----Do not run this motor until you find the issue.-----Item #15 in place ?
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    GLSTA 115 Low rpm idle

    From post #1 I would say you have a carburetor issue in #2 & 4----And stop running this engine till you determine the issue !-----How did this motor run for you last year ?
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    GLSTA 115 Low rpm idle

    Contact the seller of the rebuilt unit.-----And what went wrong with your old engine ???----Did you determine the cause of the issue ??----Carburetor float bowls checked for warpage ?----Is the high speed jet in place on each carburetor bowl ??
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