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    90 Johnson 60hp off idle problem

    There was a service bulletin in 1994 to move the tell tale fitting to the top of the block.----Therefor motor has not been at a shop that cared I think.----Just my opinion.
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    1987 Johnson VRO70 Model # J70TLCUR

    No , it has an electronic module attached to the pump.
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    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Not uncommon to find wiring like a bowl of spaghetti on older boats.
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    90 Johnson 60hp off idle problem

    Invest or borrow a proper compression gauge and post the numbers..-----Baffling to me why all these parts had to be replaced.----Any visible scoring when head was off ??----Does the tell tale hose originate off the side of the block, or was it moved to the top ?
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    A gasket could not leak that much.----Look carefully at bottom of cylinder head.----Stop video if you must.----Owner should post picture when head is off.
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    That cylinder head is likely warped , they all are.-----Unless it was refinished already.
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    Looks like the core plug , bottom of cylinder head is leaking.----Easy fix.
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    1979 25 HP Evinrude

    I would say if spark can jump a gap of 3/8" or more then stator is good.---If you lay a sparkplug on the block and see spark , that does not mean stator is good.
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    1987 Johnson VRO70 Model # J70TLCUR

    The VRO can be tested ----Or mix at 50: 1 in your tank.----Mark oil tank level.----Run the fuel tank empty and see how much oil is needed to bring oil level up to your mark.----And does the hose for the tell tale come off the side off the engine block or off the top??----Install a new water pump...
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    2006 115ELPT4S running rough at low speed, fine at high speeds

    Check availability of a new high pressure pump.-----Or perhaps have dealer check fuel pump output pressure.----Check lift pump as well.
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    1981 70 Johnson. How to manually raise motor...

    That is not TRIM.----Just electric tilt for docking , slow speed running.----There should be a release valve under the motor / pump assembly.----Lucky you if you can turn it to release and raise the motor?
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    What rubber hose / plastic fitting on this model ?----There was no tell tale on this 72 model when it left the factory.
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    Green people destroyed another fantastic fishing area.

    Seems when farmers put manure out on the fields we end up with good barley and tasty beer.----Pigs wallow in the mud and we end up with tasty bacon.-----Nature is really spectacular sometimes.
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    Force 120hp won't start

    It should fire right up with fuel in the cylinders.-----Checked the flywheel key ?---Torqued flywheel nut to the correct value ?----I would say you need to do some more trouble shooting.----Something really simple is the issue.----Just my opinion as I can not see or touch this motor.
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    Force 120hp won't start

    Is the choke solenoid working and adjusted properly?----Are you advancing throttle in neutral . YA of NEE ?----Are you engaging choke while cranking it over to start?-----Or do this test.----Remove sparkplugs.----Put 6 drops of fuel in each plug hole.----Install the plugs.---Crank it over and...
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    What do these knobs do?

    I have 2 of those 50 V-4 quietly resting in the shed.
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    1994 112 johnson special, blown cylinder? What now?

    These are a great smooth running simple motor.----Easy to maintain and repair.-----Do not need $150 / hr dealer support.
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    Likely the core plug item #15 is leaking or missing.----
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    What do these knobs do?

    Never mind the outboard.----How much for that 59 /60 Chevrolet?
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    There should be no water there at all.----Find the leak.---Repair the leak.
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