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    Engine won’t turn over.

    There is a odd shaped fuse on top of some starters. See if there is one on top of your starter. It may have opened up.
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    How many very new 4 stroke engines will be running trouble free at age 50 to 75 years old ?

    They are admitting the motors cost as much as a car. Oh well.
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    2001 johnson 35 hp 3 cylinder

    Be very careful to drain that motor in the VERTICAL Position ONLY. They do self drain in that position. I do not run my motors in freezing weather. Not worth the risk. Think about draining in cold weather. If the thermostat does not open due to a very short start and run. Will that cause...
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    2001 johnson 35 hp 3 cylinder

    Sticky occasionally Thermostat or other part in the thermostat compartment. Gasket or spring ? Remove the thermostat completely. Just leave the cover plate off the motor. Start the motor. Check the flow rate coming out of the thermostat housing hole. Just a quick 1 second of WOT speed. Should...
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    QJet electric choke fun times

    If you easily pulled the plate and BOTH rivets off the carburetor ? Take it to a different person who might have the correct size rivets. How cheap can that be made ?
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    How many very new 4 stroke engines will be running trouble free at age 50 to 75 years old ?

    We are not crooks or robbers !!! You just do not have enough money to buy our products !!
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    Engine won’t turn over.

    Check that SAFETY Man Overboard Swith is still correct. Not off or loose.
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    How many very new 4 stroke engines will be running trouble free at age 50 to 75 years old ?

    Kerosene, coal and wood nuggets are still being used all over the world. Horse drawn carts ? Human drawn carts ?
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    Hard Starting Tohatsu M115A

    Your cold choke may need some work to start instantly when engine is cold. Does is start quicker after a warm up ?
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    Swapping to an opti

    Are they edible ? No evidence. Do not eat them !! All the man made material they ate. WILL be in their body meat. Do not eat them !!
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    1998 15HP 4-Stroke Water in engine oil after impellor change?

    Change your sparkplugs also They should look black.. If you troll a lot ? A WOT for 1 mile each day home will burn off any sludge forming on the plugs & valves. W hen you get the new plugs. You MUST MUST check each gap of each plug. Buy a cheap Sparkplug Gapping Tool. NAPA sells a $8 excellent...
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    How many very new 4 stroke engines will be running trouble free at age 50 to 75 years old ?

    Oh no Mr. Bill !! Please Mr Custer !! Not the Recycling furnace.
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    Engine cranking not catching

    Good chance the engine is a bunch of used parts left over. They drained all the water mixed into the oil. then put in new oil. All Dodge is right about lots of southern area motors that froze and cracked motors.
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    Shift cable resistance, best lube point to possibly help?

    How do the little guys climb up to the bellows ? Very high bilge water level ?
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    Sad Day For the SS United States

    All the local gambling casinos do the same thing. Without getting seasick. And a lot safer year around. Oh well.
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    100+ outboards

    Welcome to the new USA. Where most businesses are operating at the most they can charge. There is no limit until there are no customers willing to have all their money taken away. Price Gouging is the new standard. (y)(y)
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    Questions about purchasing a 1982 75 HP 3 cylinder Johnson

    I bought a 1986, 9.9 and a 1998 30 Evinrude both bought brand new. I have done NO PM on them. Run every day in summer. Since 1986. PM 1 impellor. Thermostat parts in the 9.9. I only run NON E gas, high test, at a marina.
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    Questions about purchasing a 1982 75 HP 3 cylinder Johnson

    OOOHHHHH 42 years of unknown care ?
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    In need of electrical help

    How do you know the harness is good and the right type for the motor ?
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    Why are the oldest postings on a thread NOW listed as the newest ?

    Thank you Scott.
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