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    2000 Johnson 50 hp engine surging

    Was there a 3 cylinder 50 Hp in the 2000 model year ?
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    1966 Johnson 9.5hp (MQ-12A)

    Just did a test on a 1969 model 9.5.---Been hanging outside on a rack for 6 / 6 years or more.------Removed sparkplugs.----Installed a good gauge.----got 65 / 70 PSI on both.----Motor arrived with spark issues way back then.
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    Starter fluid everytime....

    You would NEVER , ever damage that motor using a little bit of starter fluid.----Oil / lubrication / mixing gas and oil is just not well understood. these days.
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    Trim and tilt question

    Only way is for you to post some pictures.----Model # of the motor as well.
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    1966 Johnson 9.5hp (MQ-12A)

    visit ----leroysramblings------Couple of hrs there and you have a university degree in working on these motors.
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    1966 Johnson 9.5hp (MQ-12A)

    You have to learn to work on these simple motors yourself.-----At $2.00 / minute at many shops , you can't afford it.----And one shop I know of is at $3.00/ minute.-----Mind you their clientele charges $10 / minute for their time.-----And it is difficult to find folks factory trained on these...
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    Advice for Portable Fuel Tank Mercury 115hp Command Thrust

    Mercury did use a pressure tank on some early 1950's motors.-----Used on the Mark 20 ( 1953 ) model.----Have 1 in my collection.
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    Looking for some help

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    1972 25hp evinrude rebuild

    Setting the timing on a 1972 model Evinrude involves the breaker points.----They need to open at the correct time relative to the rotation of the flywheel ( magnets ) around the coils.-----Maximum and idle timing are not an issue on the 72 model 25 Evinrude.----Using a meter to set breaker...
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    Starter fluid everytime....

    Nonsense-----When a 2 stroke is stopped there is oil all over the bearings and between the piston and cylinder bore.----How does a whiff of quick start instantly make that wash away on a cold engine?.----I have stated it many times.----Oil and lubrication in 2 strokes is not well understood.
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    50hp suzuki four stroke

    You would normally run with 2 portable tanks.
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    Boat Pricing

    Everybody knows how much a gallon of brand new gas or a loaf of bread costs.----But the price of a 10 year old boat is a different matter.
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    1972 25hp evinrude rebuild

    I do not see any clear damage to the piston.----And the 33 cube parts are totally different.----I have worked on more than 1 or 2 of these engines !
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    1972 25hp evinrude rebuild

    I have a couple of brand new 0.030" O/S pistons that have the same horseshoe shaped indent in them.
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    1972 25hp evinrude rebuild

    Can you circle the damage on the piston that was caused by the long plug ?
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    Evinrude Cable Casing Question with No Hits at Steering and Controls, Please Help

    You have what is called a " snap in " cable and not considered repairable.----But grind the bits off it and give it a try.
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    Starter fluid everytime....

    Parts are coated with oil.----A wee squirt of starting fluid does not wash that oil away instantly !!
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    Starter fluid everytime....

    Not if used a little bit at a time to get a motor started.
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    1966 Johnson 9.5hp (MQ-12A)

    Quite stormy here today / tomorrow.----Should drag one of these motors out of the shed.-----Do an " as found " compression test later this week.
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    Starter fluid everytime....

    Throttle should be open a bit so that air flow will make the choke do it's job.
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