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  1. oldboat1

    Water pump?

    If talking ease of installation, try dishwasher soap.
  2. oldboat1

    1986 Johnson 175 missing

    for reference: https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/1986_150_175.jpg
  3. oldboat1

    2000 115 erude ficht wont starts

    Did you load test the battery?
  4. oldboat1

    Stuck water impeller stuck

    or a putty knife, maybe.
  5. oldboat1

    Small oil leak?

    likely unburned 2-cycle/gas mix (normal). If it smells like gas....
  6. oldboat1

    94 Johnson Slow Cold Start Issue With Video

    and may have to bump the key in once or twice if it hasn't quite hit operating temp.
  7. oldboat1

    1964 Speeditwin 28hp / WOT RPM - Prop sizing

    More drag but more thrust with a larger diameter. Speed props have a smaller diameter. You need an old time shop that has load of used props --can usually buy/try and return.
  8. oldboat1

    Plug wire configuration

    Maybe this: https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/1988_89_200_225.jpg
  9. oldboat1

    1964 Speeditwin 28hp / WOT RPM - Prop sizing

    Factory prop was aluminum 10 3/4 x 11.
  10. oldboat1

    1986 Johnson 25 hp no discharge water

    If no water flow, the engine would burn itself up in minutes. The t.stat regulates input of cooling water once engine reaches appropriate running temp -- maintains optimal temp. Muffs don't test the cooling system. Use a piece of weed whacker line to clear the tell tale. It's a favorite...
  11. oldboat1

    1999 Evinrude Ficht 175 hp shuts off at high rpm

    Think it would be a good idea to find out what the relays control. Might need replacement if available. Faztbullet's reference to solder joints is good. If you can get at the wiring, a warm soldering iron can sometimes restore a failing circuit, sometimes requiring additional solder as might...
  12. oldboat1

    1999 Evinrude Ficht 175 hp shuts off at high rpm

    Empty your canister filter into a glass jar and let it settle out. Look for water at the bottom of the jar. If you have a built-in tank, you may have a water issue.
  13. oldboat1

    1974 115ESL74B water flow question

    Don't forget to resurface the mating surface of the heads. (Wet/dry sandpaper on glass or similar hard surface. Rotate in figure 8s until uniformly shiny.)
  14. oldboat1

    3 hp Evinrude Won’t Idle

    For informational purposes, what did you do differently in carb cleaning. A lot of outboarders are tinkering with carbs this time of year.
  15. oldboat1

    Where to start

    You are overheating (over 160F). Get an infrared tester -- look for 120-130F. water pump rebuild is suspect. Key in place? Tube in grommet at pump? Run in a barrel (water about half way up the leg) or on the boat -- muffs won't do it for you.) Carb adjustment at the top would be for air/fuel...
  16. oldboat1

    Gear Oil Everywhere

    Does it smell like gas? Try taking off the foot, and hosing out both the foot and the leg up to the powerhead. You may be running too rich (fuel to air) -- needle at top of carb.
  17. oldboat1

    74-76 - 9.9/15HP - Setting Timing when Flywheel has Multiple Marks

    I'm with Optsy Eagle -- have never had an issue setting the points at .020 when the rub arm is on the high point of the cam.
  18. oldboat1

    Crank wont start

    Measure spark with an adjustable open air tester. Try for a half inch. Compression readings are low. Try it with another tester.
  19. oldboat1

    Carburetor issue with an evinrude.

    You might post a clear picture of your actual carbs front and side views, with the silencer removed.
  20. oldboat1

    1996 Tohatsu/Evinrude 9.9 4 stroke oil change

    What device were you thinking of using to draw it up through the dipstick tube?
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