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  1. oldboat1

    Lower unit deteriorated on Johnson

    Looks like the zebra mussels have been scraped off -- combination of electrolysis and zebra mussels, I'd say. Actual erosion (holes) would be electrolysis. Keep the lower tilted out of the water when in the slip.
  2. oldboat1

    Flywheel movement

    My old 85 would wake up the neighborhood on muffs. In the water, there was nothing more at idle than a faint clicking sound. I think you may be describing a feature.
  3. oldboat1

    Evinrude 7.5hp E8RCSS Low power at high throttle settings

    The high speed jet is a likely culprit. It's screwed into the underside of the tube that runs from the carb bowl to the top of the carb. If you remove the carb from the motor and drop the bowl, you will see the brass jet. Spray it out with carb spray, using the plastic nozzle. You should see...
  4. oldboat1

    2003 Johnson 90hp 2-Stroke Stator & Regulator Rectifier Issues

    well done!
  5. oldboat1

    2003 Johnson 90hp 2-Stroke Stator & Regulator Rectifier Issues

    Think I would take the regulator/rectifier in and have it checked. Sounds to me like a regulator issue.
  6. oldboat1

    2003 Johnson 90hp 2-Stroke Stator & Regulator Rectifier Issues

    If your motor has a water-cooled regulator/rectifier, make sure your cooling system is in top shape. Replace the impeller if that is due.
  7. oldboat1

    1991 Evinrude 60hp VRO - Won't Idle

    I believe your carbs have the air mix adjustment needle up at the top. If so, you might try opening each needle about 1/8 turn and see if the engine will idle/troll better when warmed up. Continue if no improvement, but remember how far you adjust (counter clockwise is richer -- more gas)...
  8. oldboat1

    Not permitted

    Don't think you can properly post that request here David, but you might look for a Garelik manual lift assist while looking for a t.and t. to fit. They work well.
  9. oldboat1

    Rpms on evinrude 115

    Never tried this, but maybe a drywall screw or two into the hub would expand it enough to get through the holiday fun. (!) That assumes you don't have time to get into a prop shop and buy a replacement/get yours repaired, or borrow a prop from a buddy who is not boating this weekend.
  10. oldboat1

    93 Johnson 25, driveshaft reinstall, springs back up?

    Been there too. Study in hydraulic pressure, I guess -- also a reason not to add grease to the top of the driveshaft, rather than just the splines. Thanks for the note.
  11. oldboat1

    1986 90HP Crossflow Johnson - RPMs increase at WOT when steering

    Perhaps changing the trim. Might also be a good time to be sure the transom is solid.
  12. oldboat1

    Poor Idle Evinrude E50TSLECC

    I continue to believe that disassembly and soaking in solvent remains the best first step in cleaning a carb -- based on similar experience to that described by the OP.
  13. oldboat1

    1978 Johnson 70HP head scratcher

    Might remove screw plug on the front of each carb bowl, and blow some carb cleaner through each of the h.s. jets in behind the plug.
  14. oldboat1

    Flywheel movement

    ^^Might retorque the flywheel, just in case. thread has been around here as long as I have -- might be instructional: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/noise-in-flywheel-loose-bearing.138139/
  15. oldboat1

    18hp evinrude lower end

    best stand for working on the gearcase is probably a workmate of whatever vintage. Drained gearcase and lower unit clamped upside down for easy access. Pinion pin comes out for removal of the lower part of the "clamshell".
  16. oldboat1

    60 Johnson overheating

    What is the operating temp? Check surface temp at the top of the head -- best with an infrared tester.
  17. oldboat1

    Flywheel movement

    fair to say, if he can feel it it's too much?
  18. oldboat1

    1987 Evinrude 88 SPL Ticking Noise

    would be a good idea to resurface the heads if you haven't done that already -- maybe end of the season if it's running well now. If the bolt torque from the shop was all halter skelter, might be more warping than usually occurs. Maybe something to do in the Spring (can probably reuse the...
  19. oldboat1

    1957 35hp Johnson , Quits running.

    Run with loosened or removed gas cap -- sounds like a vent issue.
  20. oldboat1

    Evinrude 70 hp 3-cyl 2stroke dies at high throttle

    Measured on an open air tester (not the inline variety), a strong ignition on your motor should easily produce a 3/8-1/2 inch spark.
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