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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    I read post #1 and read many posts.-----It seems the simplicity of a 2 stroke and trouble shooting of them is not well understood !
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    The 2 stroke engine is a simple 2 stage air processing machine !----Air is pulled into the crankcase through reed valves ( a check valve ) and compressed in the crankcase.-----Then transferred to the cylinder.----When exhaust ports close compression in the cylinder starts.----Reed valve is no...
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    Reed valves have nothing to do with compression in the cylinder !!!!
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    Is the key a factory part ?----Hardware store part ?----Did you torque the nut properly ?
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    2006 mercury 150 opti-Max

    See your local dealer about availability of parts and factory support for these motors.
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    I doubt that reed valves can be installed backwards.-----Or should I say impossible !!!
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    '85 7.5hp, rebuilt water pump. Still issues with water flow to engine

    Water must be 6" above the impeller in your bucket.----And good luck with the motor.
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    '85 7.5hp, rebuilt water pump. Still issues with water flow to engine

    Some will argue.-----Since motor overheated and stalled you should post the actual compression values.----Or remove bypass cover ( 3 screws ) and look at pistons and rings.-----On severe overheat the plastic washer at the top of the water tube melts and often blocks water flow to the power...
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    Tried switching plug leads ?-----And 5 to 10cc of fuel is overkill.----5 to 10 drops get a good test result.
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    Sorry----There is very good input posted.-----You seem reluctant to act on it.
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    Good luck with your motor.
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    Just take the cylinder head off.----Easy to do.----Will teach you a lot.----I am a little more than 2 hrs away ( north ) from you.----Canadian side of the big lake.
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    How did you check the key?---Explain in detail so you get the answers you need.
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    The starter motor does NOT engage if control is in forward or reverse.----The " man overboard " safety switch kills / prevents spark if not in proper position to run.----Sorry----There are many , many people who are unaware of the simple things you need to know to start / operate an outboard motor.
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    I think I killed my TE60TLENE

    Your location ?
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    Motor turning to the left

    Is there no shop around the corner that can help you with simple issues like this ??
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    Any saving the engine? I’m devastated

    I see it has that other starter.----Still easy to take apart to dry it out and lube bushings.
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    Any saving the engine? I’m devastated

    If it has the Bosch starter ?-----Those are elegantly simple to work on.----Easy to install new brushes.----I use brushes at $6.50 / kit.---Nothing to them.
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    Motor turning to the left

    It be a 2 stroke !!
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    Check the reed valves.----I believe compression on that should be around 140 PSI.-----Here the cylinder head would be off in minutes to have a look.---Head gasket is cheap.----Your location?
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