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    Flux Marine Outboard Engines . . .

    EV fires are scary enuff.-----No way would I want current Lithium battery in a boat.----No place to go when an event happens.
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    69' Whaler Nauset

    Make sure it is not water logged.----Saw a Whaler go for scrap because of that issue.
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    Evinrude big twin 40

    Up and down play is normal on the driveshaft.----Factory stainless keys for impeller were never an issue.----Using --TYPE-C ---gear oil ( premium blend ) in the electric shift unit ?
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    Can you convert a 20HP Johnny to 35HP with a carb and intake manifold?

    Agreed.----That 31.8 Cubic inch block was even used for the zephyr sail drive rated at 15 HP.---The earlier models were 35 HP and later the same unit was 30 HP at the propshaft.----So all these ( 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 HP ) models use the same block.----The 15 HP block ( have a new one ) has tiny...
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    Can you convert a 20HP Johnny to 35HP with a carb and intake manifold?

    Canadian 20 HP model ??----Without a model # you can not expect a proper / correct answer
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    Need Help I can’t get Johnson 55hp Motor to run right at all

    Maybe the driveshaft is jammed into the crankshaft with rust.----Shift rod is disconnected ?
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    1978 mercury 70hp water leaking from spark plugs?

    Remove water jacket cover.----Replace the gasket.
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    Need Help I can’t get Johnson 55hp Motor to run right at all

    You removed trim tab ?--Hidden bolt there perhaps.
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    Evinrude 25 hp lower unit front stud

    ???---Buy a bolt and make the stud.
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    1959 Johnson 35hp Super Seahorse - Crankshaft Roller Bearing

    The roller bearing fits / locates on a dowel in the block.----Sounds like you have to take it apart again.
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    Need Help I can’t get Johnson 55hp Motor to run right at all

    Amazon kits appear to be junk.----Marketed by----hooflungdung----company.
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    Outboard MARINER 75 ELPTO wont start

    Careful if you start connecting wires.----Smoke can be expensive.
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    Need Help I can’t get Johnson 55hp Motor to run right at all

    I can not see your carburetors !----If gas leaks out there is an issue with float or float valve.----Did you install factory carburetor kits?---Or a " good deal " from Amazon?
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    Need Help I can’t get Johnson 55hp Motor to run right at all

    Gas leaking out of the carburetor means that float / float valve need attention.
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    Outboard MARINER 75 ELPTO wont start

    Propeller must be turned if you are shifting to reverse on the trailer.
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    Where do I find High output coils and wires for a Johnson?

    Car coils do not work.-----The factory coils on that motor put out 40,000 volts.----No need to improve on that.
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    prop continues to loosen up on shaft

    Using the correct thrust washer ?-----Checked gear oil ?----The 1/8th side play is a concern.
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    Outboard MARINER 75 ELPTO wont start

    Look for the switch and deal with it.
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    Cars are becoming " mobile information / computer centers "---Talk about distracted driving.----Many older folks struggle with this stuff.
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    Outboard MARINER 75 ELPTO wont start

    Maybe the " crank in neutral only " switch is bad or needs adjusting.
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