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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    A Christmas miracle Glad to hear she lives on.
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    Johnson J4REEA fuel and carb question

    My bad I thought it was a 40hp
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    Johnson J4REEA fuel and carb question

    Are you talking about the red lever on the primer solenoid. It should in line with the solenoid body for regular use. If its turned to manual it may leak. Just a thought. .
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    bought a new to me project today. 35 hp, EVINRUDE electric start with controls HAS NO SPARK

    Model number is?
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    Johnson 1987 pistons

    Try looking for a local machine shop to mic the bores and be sure they are within spec. If they are not round new rings will not seal and could break as well. You mentioned there is still crosshatch so you might be fine but better safe than sorry. Jmo
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    Bumped into an OLD friend USMC again.........................from soooooo long ago - I have a ?

    Catch up and enjoy as much as you can. All the Best
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    Excessive smoking

    I’m all for checking the fuel mix. Had a guy bring me a leaf blower the other day said it smoked a lot and air filer was oily. The fuel was almost black. I asked how he mixed his fuel and he said he just adds to the can when its low so he doesn’t run out. As a result he was probably running...
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    Evenrude 20Hp ?

    Maybe is was the “and boxing” part of your post. That could be considered some form of profit. Like the adds on tv that say free shipping just pay handling. That can sometimes be more than the product you’re purchasing. Could be wrong it’s just a guess.
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    E-tec 40 hp

    A loose starter will leave you with a bad ground. Could very well have been the problem.
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    Keep getting spun prop 1969 Evinrude 18hp

    If it’s not right maybe take it back to the prop shop and confirm that. Sadly I have purchased stuff that was junk right out of the box. Poor quality control does exist maybe you got a bum prop.
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    skeg damage ...home repair

    They make grinding wheels now just for aluminum. They have oil in them to help from loading up. A good scrub with acetone with remove the oils.
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    skeg damage ...home repair

    I’m on board for a proper weld job. I have used similar rods in the past and they worked well but I feel like without penetration of the parent material even the slightest bump will likely leave you back to square one.
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    87 Johnson 30

    Well I’m in Mass but I do have have a CMC PT 35 that I’m sure I will never use at this point in life. I don’t have the trim switch but I’m sure they are available or you could rig something up. i would be willing to send it your way for the cost of shipping it weights a bit over 20#. If your...
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    87 Johnson 30

    What’s your location Saltchuck?
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    Hi, new member, old motors...

    AOMCI for collectibles Craigs List Facebook Market Place All the Best to ya
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    Stator 6hp non standard

    I always grit my teeth when I see a motor running wot in neutral. It’s just not good for the motor. Glad you get her going.
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    looking for key for remote johnson 60 hp

    There are a few left but most are drill and replace now. It will soon be a lost art.
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    6 year anniversary of quitting smoking, yay me!!!

    Congratulations.
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    1927 johnson k 35 ignition.

    Just curious why you would want to do this with out the key?
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    1957 fd-11 johnson lower keeps leaking

    Diffs have vents do they not? Any good mechanic would pressure test a LU for diagnostic purposes and to confirm a thorough reseal job. Jmo
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