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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    +1 to this. It is incredibly difficult to keep needle bearings in place for assembly without it. I recommend putting the stuff in refrigerator and assembling in a cool room. +80 degree F temperature melts it rather quickly into liquid if not refrigerated. Make sure you pay attention to the...
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Make 100% sure those through hull openings on the transom wood are sealed with epoxy if they are bare wood, even if 4200/5200 is used in the hole. This a big source of where transom rot begins. Wish there were more old aluminum cuddy boats around here, don't see them much in the US mid south...
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Max allowed warpage is covered in the factory service manual. Not certain on the max overall minimum head thickness. I won't guess since this isn't a V4 crossflow being worked on. Best to wait and not get bad data. +1 to using thick mirror glass for resurfacing heads and head covers. 1...
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    Looking to replace the points with an electric ignition

    To the OP, the main point of the urgency to fix this quickly to replace with a US coast guard approved inboard engine fuel filter is the following: 1. Fire hazard/life safety matter 2. Insurance liability hazard that would give them an excuse to deny ANY insurance claim if found installed...
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    No, it is not. That is a Clymer or Seloc aftermarket service manual, not factory. The common joke about those aftermarket service manuals here about how incomplete and inaccurate they are is they make good fire starting material, decent paperweights, and maybe useful as toilet paper in an...
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    Link 'n Sync help - '84 Johnny 90hp

    Assuming you got the max timing right using Joe Reeves method and timing pointer is accurate... The control arm that aligns with the carb linkage cam follower timing adjustment is too early. It needs to be adjusted so the cam follower is touching and aligned center with the mark between 3 to 5...
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    Just rebuilt the LU w new Oem gears,seals. Having trouble reinstalling pinion gear. 1972 Rude 65hp

    If you replaced anything that changes the existing gear tolerances or put new gears in, that changes what is required for shimming. Failure to correctly do the tolerances right will burn up several hundred dollars of gears up in smoke rather quickly. Do you have the special tools called out in...
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    What is this wire for?

    FYI to the OP, at least that powerhead is NOT a 1988 Evinrude model. I don't know if the powerhead is a large mismatch versus the model tag on the midsection. It is important to get this accurate info so you don't go ordering certain parts that are wrong on the powerhead you have installed...
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    1980 115 johnson stumbles at 2500rpm low compression cyl 3

    The key issue now is expense. It greatly depends on where you live, if you live in an area where there is a lot of used outboards for sale, one would probably be better off finding a good used one for sale. To properly rebuild a powerhead on an Evinrude/Johnson V4 90 degree crossflow in the US...
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    Possibly shock damage to lower trim cylinder tilt/trim bushings VJ90TLASB

    I had an unfortunate incident hitting a poorly formed road turn corner that had the perfect small slot for a trailer to catch the right tire on. Needless to say although I was going granny slow through the turn, the boat trailer tire caught that bad spot and the tire/axle loaded up enough...
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    New Shift cable diameter complications at cowling rubber grommet

    Anyways, my assessment was correct on the aftermarket ones were WAY too thick in diameter. Bought OEM cables and the cable diameter tolerance was with specifications and the lower cowling control cable grommet now fits correct. For those searching the forums that stumble on this, buyer beware...
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    Can the newer hex headed drain plugs be used for the vent plugs?

    Interference regarding the magnet was the biggest concern for my asking. I knew the main body of it would fit in the hole correctly, just wanted to make sure there was no critical moving parts extremely close to to the vent plug hole that would make using one with the magnet on it a big no-no...
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    Can the newer hex headed drain plugs be used for the vent plugs?

    I'd like to avoid using the standard slotted screwdriver plugs if possible and wanted to ask to make 100% sure there was no interference issues with using the hex headed drain plugs with magnet at the vent screw hole for your typical 1978 year and above V4 crossflow lower units? Mine is 1990...
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    Which lower unit should I be looking for

    As mentioned previously, the issue op is that you don't grasp how to determine what series of model motors are compatible. You either spend some time digging and researching or approach a retailer that sells Johnson/evinrude lower units. Do some real digging and then ask your remaining...
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    Flywheel And Starter Jamming Up

    Need to verify timing pointer lines up with TDC accurately using piston stop tool when installing new flywheel. It would also be a good time to verify via Joe Reeves method that max timing is at least 4 degrees less than what is specified in service manual. Use torque wrench to tighten to...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 litre stalls at idle with new carburetor

    Spend some time to read the OEM service manual in depth and post your remaining questions to fill in the gaps. Do not shy away from asking questions that help you determine if you accurately understand a particluar subject/system/procedure. The worst thing you can do is get in a huge hurry...
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    New Shift cable diameter complications at cowling rubber grommet

    Shift cable had about 1/4 inch of slack after fully tightening with controls fully in forward. Yes, shift lever is vertical in neutral and verified lower unit in neutral by hand, not leaning forward or reverse. Pulled lower unit and double checked the shift rod height within factory spec of 21...
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    New Shift cable diameter complications at cowling rubber grommet

    Follow up, any suggestions at least for a replacement item that can substitute for a cowling grommet to keep stuff out of the outboard compartment for a typical V4 crossflow?
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    New Shift cable diameter complications at cowling rubber grommet

    I went ahead and replaced my shift cables on my VJ90TLASB 1990 V4 90 HP crossflow because I felt the shift cable slop was too much to be taken because I ran out of adjustment to remove slack after fully shifting it forward. I'm running into an issue with SeaStar Solutions Extreme cable...
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    Best way to repair corrosion on aluminum boat

    Just tell that friend that putting today's copper embedded treated lumber in an aluminum boat is like grafting cancerous skin cells on a person's skin. If they don't want the consequences like that photo to keep happening, better operate immediately and repair/replace it right.
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