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    1998 50HP SPL Poor performance at low engine speed

    There are 4 things needed for motor to run.------Spark ( 3/8" gap ) at the right time.----Compression in each cylinder.------Compression in each of the separate crankcases.-----Correct amount of fuel.------Checked fuel pump diaphragm ??----It should be super easy to figure this out.----But I am...
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    1998 50HP SPL Poor performance at low engine speed

    The high speed jet is found screwed into the very bottom of the float bowl.-----Did you have those out and are they confirmed clean?
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    Adjusting the drive and carb linkages on ‘89 90hp

    Ignore post #10----posted in the wrong place.
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    Johnson 20 hp. Carburetor problem

    Is the thermostat in place / not stuck open / working as designed ?
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    Anti-Ventilation Plate Height?

    As a kicker there will be no issues as it is mounted now.
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    Johnson 20 hp. Carburetor problem

    Is the thermostat in place and working properly ?----Might be suffering from the classic 2 stroke lean sneeze as well.
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    55hp 1969 Johnson

    If water got onto crankshaft bearings there could be major rust / corrosion issues inside the motor.----Head bolt torque is likely 40 INCH LBS.
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    Unless the motor was modified there is no fuse that can prevent spark if blown.----There is a fuse between the solenoid and the ignition switch.-----If that fuse was bad it would prevent the starter motor from cranking the motor over !
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    Adjusting the drive and carb linkages on ‘89 90hp

    Any pictures of both motors on this boat ??
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    Adjusting the drive and carb linkages on ‘89 90hp

    Shift rod height MUST be set to a specific dimension.-----Then when lower unit is installed the " thumbscrew " ( trunnion ) can be adjusted.-----So in forward gear can you turn the prop clockwise but not counterclockwise ??
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    Anti-Ventilation Plate Height?

    Is this a small kicker motor ?----Power of this motor ?
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    Part # of the ignition / spark fuse on your motor ?
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    Are you sure there is a fuse for the spark making system.
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    Adjusting the drive and carb linkages on ‘89 90hp

    In FORWARD it might spin one way and not the other way.
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    Lpgc----Nonsense , the 3 cylinder MERCURY you speak of has 3 separate crankcases.---Like al inline 2 strokes each cylinder needs seperate crankcase for compression below the piston !
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    Do you not want to take the cylinder head off ??----Simple / easy job.
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    There are 2 separate crankcases.-----The top carburetor is for the top cylinder only.
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    55hp 1969 Johnson

    The head is warped.----Refinish it to be flat.
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    Adjusting the drive and carb linkages on ‘89 90hp

    Did you check / set shift rod height ?
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    I think I killed my TE60TLENE

    Many shops do not rebuild the older / smaller / 2 strokes anymore.-----No call for them and no easy money to be made.
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