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    Liqui Moly ceratec engine oil additive any good?

    Shelves are full of " snake oils " and magic potions.-----Simply because folks buy the stuff !
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    1989 Johnson 50hp fuel pump fittings

    Do you understand the pulse limiter function ?-
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    1989 Johnson 50hp fuel pump fittings

    There is no need to buy any new fuel pumps here.-----They are so simple and reliable but much misunderstood in today's world.-----A new diaphragm is usually what I do.----Just did that on 2 little square pumps , found on smaller Johnson / Evinrudes.
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    1989 Johnson 50hp fuel pump fittings

    ????-----The job of the pulse limiter is to protect the VRO pump housing from PRESSURE spikes !!!----It is a " flow fuse " and it closes when it sees a large volume of air coming at it.---It has a reed valve inside it.-----Therefor they called it a PULSE LIMITER !
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    1989 Johnson 50hp fuel pump fittings

    The proper fuel pump for this is mounted directly over the PRESSURE pulse port on the side of the top cylinder.----Only uses 2 hoses.----Fuel in and fuel out.-----Remove pulse limiter and plug that port !
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    Losing power on 2000 2 stroke Johnson 70hp

    They all run great on muffs.---Even in gear it is still neutral , as the prop does no work.-----Post the actual results of a compression test.-----Have you checked water pump impeller / thermostat??----Could be overheating going into S.L.O.W mode.
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    Hard to crank 25 HP.

    The recoil sheave on a 25 HP is elliptical.-----Must be timed using arrows found on the sheave and housing.----Reduces starting effort.
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    Hard to crank 25 HP.

    The recoil sheave on a 25 HP is elliptical.-----Must be timed using arrows found on the sheave and housing.----Reduces starting effort.
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    Frozen Block?

    They are " core plugs "----Mistakenly called freeze plugs.-----
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    1960 Evinrude 5.5 fisherman outboard

    The 61 model is better with needle bearings on rod journals.-----I pick these motors up ( 5.5 / 6 HP ) and usually make no attempt to start them.----They come apart for inspection / repairs as needed.
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    1960 Evinrude 5.5 fisherman outboard

    Look into----aomci----Post a free wanted ad.-----Might even have 1 here for parts.
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    1986 johnson 20hp tiller electrix start

    I use my experience and thumb on the sparkplug hole.----Rotate flywheel by hand against compression and release thumb.----Judge by the " pop " I hear after a count to 2.----Also do it with pulling piston down to judge vacuum the same way.-----I did not learn this technique overnight either.
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    1986 johnson 20hp tiller electrix start

    I am quite sure there is a provision on the flywheel to pull it over with a rope !-----Do not use power tools on the nut !
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    Spark or No Spark?

    Inspect and load test the 12 volt battery.
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    1986 johnson 20hp tiller electrix start

    My garden tractor is 26 HP and uses a typical garden tractor battery.
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    Spark or No Spark?

    What is the motor doing / not doing ?
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    1978 Evinrude 70HP- Trouble starting/idling/bogging under load

    ???---The wires going into the trim motor , is there a blue and green ( 2 wire motor ) or a black , green and blue ( 3 wire motor ) ??---I believe my questions are very clear, read them twice if you must.--I can not see your motor.----When I read post #1 on this saga and now post #92 it makes me...
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    1978 Evinrude 70HP- Trouble starting/idling/bogging under load

    You need to find the pads.-----That is why I mentioned it.----When you buy used from some suppliers you do not always get what you need.----Is this a 2 wire or a 3 wire motor ?----Do you have the proper wiring relays if 2 wire?----A solenoid if 3 wire ??
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    STAINLESS OR NOT

    In Ontario ---try ----King's propeller repair.----Many used stainless props.
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    Pre-emptive repair/maintenance to do on a used Evinrude 9.9?

    Looks like a 75 model.----Post the actual compression values here.----And yes, I would consider that as a parts motor from what the picture shows.----About $100 is what I would pay.-----Here I would do a complete teardown, top and bottom.----If all is good , a seal kit for lower unit.----Fuel...
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