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    1980 E100 motor issues

    Up to you to try and determine this " knocking " on your motor.
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    1980 E100 motor issues

    The knocking and lack of power is a concern.----Some will slam me for suggesting a compression test.-----Do yourself a favor and post the actual values you get from a compression test.
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    '85 7.5hp, rebuilt water pump. Still issues with water flow to engine

    In a test bucket the water must 6 or 8" above the impeller.
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    1998 50HP SPL Poor performance at low engine speed

    That would be correct.----See post #4----In my opinion it should not be hard to find where the issue is with this motor.---Sorry ---I can not be any further help on this one.
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    See post #8------I can't believe all this doubting / confusion with compression on various motors !!
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    '85 7.5hp, rebuilt water pump. Still issues with water flow to engine

    None off them sit in the middle.-----It will not work if it was as per your thinking !
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    '85 7.5hp, rebuilt water pump. Still issues with water flow to engine

    Pump impellers are offset in the housing.----Have to be in order to work.
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    No power from ignition switch

    Sorry ----I did not read all the posts on this one.----Should be simple to figure out why this motor will not crank.----Perhaps a bad ground from solenoid small terminal.
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    Gear shaft not engaging neutral (E8RCRM / Evinrude 8 HP 1984)

    Have to ask . as I can not see this motor.-----Running with remote controls ?
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    Gear shaft not engaging neutral (E8RCRM / Evinrude 8 HP 1984)

    I think the shift rod can only go in one way on these.----Might not be easy to stick back in if it was actually pulled out.----Bearing carrier might need to be pulled out.
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    No power from ignition switch

    Checked the fuse ?
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    1998 50HP SPL Poor performance at low engine speed

    Checked the flywheel key ?
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    With a few drops of fuel in cylinders the motor should " roar like a wild lion " -----The flywheel key is there to get correct timing.-----The flywheel taper and crank taper drive the flywheel when torqued to 100 FT LBS.----If tapers are not matched , key may shear again.---Use valve grinding...
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    1987 40hp evinrude vro (oil deleted) carb issue?

    Remove carburetor bowls.-----Are they clean or is there green " varnish in them ?----Did you remove high speed jets ( orifice plug ) to make sure they are clean?-----Is the fuel pump mounted directly to the side of the top cylinder ?
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    1987 40hp evinrude vro (oil deleted) carb issue?

    Carburetors are very durable and rarely need to be replaced.
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    The reed valves have nothing to do with compression in the cylinders !----You can throw the reed valves under the work bench and get good compression readings !
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    That would be correct.-----No power to the control box.----But if that fuse was blown you could still start that motor with a rope.----In fact that motor can be started with a rope if it has a dead battery.
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    Gear shaft not engaging neutral (E8RCRM / Evinrude 8 HP 1984)

    Is it the original gearcase or a replacement?
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    1998 50HP SPL Poor performance at low engine speed

    Should be idling at about 700 RPM in gear.
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    It is a 20 amp fuse.-----And has nothing to do with making spark for the plugs.----But some folks will argue I am sure!
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