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    1991 Johnson 8hp tiller shifting

    Most outboards when not running you will need to spin the prop while shifting. When mine went out it started screeching. Opened it up, found the balls, greased them so they would stay in place and that gearcase is still running today. I have a backup waiting on the wings. OMC small motor...
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    Scraped bottom

    Hand file....mill bastard. Sharpen.....go have fun.
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    recommendations for a little starting battery or should I run long wires?

    Big battery, big wires, back of the boat. The BBB. Also, big battery. What's wrong with you people!
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    1986 Johnson 6.5hp Questions

    You can certainly hope but probably a dirty carb. I showed someone once what a dirty carb looked like and the couldn't tell that it was dirty. Doesn't take much.
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    Scraped bottom

    Agreed, I never lock mine down.
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    1991 Johnson 8hp tiller shifting

    Shift shaft drops from the power head by doing nothing. No shaft adjustment with those outboards. Remember what gear its in. (Forward, naturel or back) I recommend pump kit or impeller based upon inspection, the seals in the pump, and remove the plastic cap below the water pump housing and...
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    Air silencer cover

    I think your fine without it and if it's running fine it proves it. It's called an air box(no filter) we called it "the splash box" back in the day. Sound less "throaty" with it on.
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    1982 7.5 hp Johnson compression numbers?

    Your analogy doesn't make sense.
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    1991 Johnson 8hp tiller shifting

    I purchased that same motor brand new in 1991/2 Ran it hard today! Are you trying to shift that while it's off? If it's not shifting while running, remove the gearcase guys and replace or lube up the balls. Make sure there's no water in there first.
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    Johnson 90 Oops it did it again

    Unplug it at the ramp....hot it with a two by four.....I guess. Either doesn't matter. Skip the old people and run over the.... (Take your pick)
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    Telltale on lower unit?

    Just because water is coming out of those holes means it's everywhere. Shoot the top of the heads/head with an IR gun.
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    Telltale on lower unit?

    One more normal.
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    Considering buying this1989 15hp. New to outboards and wondering if anyone could let me know if it sounds like it's running well?

    I second that answer and add to check the gearcase oil and grease all the fittings.
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    Johnson 90 Oops it did it again

    If you start the motor and disconnect the red plug, run it around the lake hitting wakes, logs and old people and see if it recreates the issue. If it doesn't, it's north of the motor. Warning alarms won't work and you will have to plug it in to turn it off.
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    Suzy 8hp

    Must be a rare outboard.
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    Johnson OMC Fuel tank issue

    Probably cheaper/easier to buy a new tank. Probably 50/50 on a new Amazon replacement part.
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    97 Evinrude 50 choke solenoid

    Primer....not a choke. Is it running fine?
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    J90MLCRD Port extension-Any value to this part?

    I would think no.....just made for muffling would be my guess.
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    Johnson 90 Oops it did it again

    Why did the switch not work? Wait I reread so hmmmmm.... Please send a picture of the power head where the big plug is. (Plug into harness to control box) We all might be able to help if we can see the condition of the outboard under the cowling.
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    Johnson 90 Oops it did it again

    I might have said it already, it was just unplug the motor from the control box and jump it at the solenoid. You'll need a way to shut it off but take it out see if it does it with it unplugged from the control box. You're trying to isolate the situation to a more manageable area. I didn't read...
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