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  1. oldboat1

    1997 Johnson 90

    https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/1992_V4.jpg think the routing you describe is likely correct.
  2. oldboat1

    9.5 1969-73 johnson air in fuel line

    Might pick up a couple of the cheap pumps while you play with a rebuild. I've had good luck with them.
  3. oldboat1

    I found cracks on the top of my motor under the stator

    Either way, Marine Tex can be part of the solution. Apply with a little pressure and smooth out. Sand, prime and paint. (Actually, sand first as part of clean up, then wipe down with acetone -- then sand and finish.)
  4. oldboat1

    I found cracks on the top of my motor under the stator

    Pull off the ignition plate and support. Clean up underneath and try some Marine Tex in all cracks. It's useful stuff, and should give you some more use. Upon reassembly, you might pull off the stator and ignition sensor, and fit the stator exactly flush with the machined edges of the...
  5. oldboat1

    1979 Evinrude 75HP - Swivel Bracket

    As an additional safety feature, you might use a 2 by 4 or dowel between the motor leg and the transom bracket. Rig a rope or tie down to keep it in place.
  6. oldboat1

    1999 Evinrude Ficht E175FPLEEC dies at high speed

    good suggestion on the solder joints. It is sometimes enough to carefully renew the joints with a hot iron, but likely need to add a touch of new solder.
  7. oldboat1

    Hard Start 15 hp

    Buy some gas for testing from another source, some 2-cycle outboard oil, and mix a gallon at 50:1.
  8. oldboat1

    1999 Evinrude Ficht E175FPLEEC dies at high speed

    I think I've seen that in reference to my old '96 S-10 pickup -- or maybe diagnostic instructions for the OBD-2 reader. You might look into auto computer diagnostics for explanations/hints/leads.
  9. oldboat1

    1999 Evinrude Ficht E175FPLEEC dies at high speed

    If your ECM is air cooled rather than water cooled, the code 49 faults might account for shutdowns (guessing here). Fancy diagnostics aside, you might replace the fuel/water filter canister as preventive maintenance. Pour contents in a glass jar and see what settles out.
  10. oldboat1

    Hard Start 15 hp

    Might go out and buy some regular gas, and mix a gallon at a time for testing -- fresh 50:1 mix with 2-cycle outboard oil (a little less than 3oz. oil per gallon of gas.) Not sure what you are buying for $20/gal.
  11. oldboat1

    Prop shaft end play

    There should be a thrust washer at the forward gear and at the reverse gear. Both in place?
  12. oldboat1

    5.5hp Evinrude pressure conversion issues.

    Getting old(er), and meant to refer to pressure tank system, not engine compression. Admit to preferring the system, and imo would spring for a working tank in the $30 to $50 range (there is some profiteering out there). It sounds like you already have the two line connector, and having that...
  13. oldboat1

    Hard Start 15 hp

    I may have confused the issue earlier, and apologize for that. The neutral stop is felt on the way to WOT -- counterclockwise -- when the motor is in neutral. Racerone is telling you to advance the throttle to that point when attempting to start. Follow the instructions in R's post #23. To...
  14. oldboat1

    1970 Johnson 6hp Problems

    If you are talking about the brass connector and the two piece shift rod, do yourself a favor and open up the connector holes slightly with a bladed screwdriver. Then make sure that the machined ends of the upper and lower shift rods are fully into the connector before the screws/bolts are...
  15. oldboat1

    Considering rebuilding 1990 Johnson 70hp - questions

    Buy a four stroke with a warranty. Work on the current motor as a project while you pay off (and have fun with) the four stroke.
  16. oldboat1

    Oil mixture

    Yes and maybe. If you are converting from a VRO system and have taken out the VRO oil feed, then yes -- use a premixed tank with 50:1. Likewise (sort of), if you have a new-to-you boat and not sure about the VRO system, use the premix in a portable tank (risks over oiling, smoke and such) --...
  17. oldboat1

    5.5hp Evinrude pressure conversion issues.

    Before getting in too deep on too many systems, I would try to put it back together in original shape and run with a purchased or borrowed compression tank. When you know you have a runner, mess around with conversions if you like -- or stick with the simple and dependable compression system...
  18. oldboat1

    Do I need a new block or small side case half?

    think I would try to refinish and seal both the bypass covers and the cylinder heads. Don't know what the timeline is for the overheating episode(s), but would just assume there is warpage. Torque to specs and again after running.
  19. oldboat1

    98 johnson 50hp wont idle

    You didn't post a model number, but will guess it's a plastic topped carb. The idle passages are up there at the top of the carb (hence the needle for the air mix) -- need to remove the plastic cover and thoroughly clean every passage and opening you can find. I carefully use soft wire or...
  20. oldboat1

    9.9 throttle sticky

    Reach underneath the flywheel (engine off) and attempt to slightly rotate the throttle/ignition plate underneath. If it is hard to move, it's likely that there is a buildup of hardened grease underneath -- usually at the support plate bearing (which is really more like a hard gasket). To clean...
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