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    1966 Johnson 20hp won’t idle and makes a stutter sound

    Your video is not clear.----Have you opened up the slow speed needle to get rid of possible lean sneeze?----Checked gear shift adjustment ?----Possible jumping in and out of gear.----Throttle plate opening too early will make them stall out as well.
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    1954 10 hp johnson carb issue

    Have you adjusted the high and low speed jets correctly after starting with initial settings ?
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    yamaha fourstroke crank bearings

    The head is likely warped.------When you machine the head gasket surface , how does your friend deal with the cam bearing bores ???
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    Johnson 1988 vro 225 hp fixing up a Frankenstein

    Just fit the flywheel on the key and torque to the correct value.
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    Old Evinrude question, Can anyone help?

    They all sound / run great in neutral.-------Nobody can see / feel / hear your motor.----Post video of it running on a boat.
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    1989 E88MSLCER No Spark Cylinder 4

    A new powerpack is usually the solution.
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    1977 Evinrude 85 hp w a 140 carb?

    I believe the 77 model 85 is a smaller bore / displacement powerhead.-----Intake ports are smaller I believe.------Not sure if adding bigger carbs will boost power..-----Installing the " bubble " exhaust manifold may require disassembly and machine work.
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    Male and female rubber boots, tool and steel pins that wires get crimped in.

    Any BRP boat shop will get you those parts.---evinrudeparts.ca----Be happy to help you out.
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    18 hp Johnson no spark

    I have tested many condensers !---Found bad ones.----And I have often heard people say----" my motor is hard to start "----Or----" it is a 2 stroke and they are cold blooded and hard to start "-----Most motors when it good tune start right up if you have strong spark.
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    1984 75hp L4 with unique problem? I'm baffled!

    Good luck with your motor.----No need for further input from this desk.
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    1965 west bend 450 45hp turning over issues.

    Remove lower unit and try the starters again.----Your battery has been load tested ?----Battery cables tested / checked ?
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    Transom Height????

    Model # of your motor ?-----Most V-4 Johnson / Evinrude motors were 20" from about 1970 to last production.-------Some were also 25" but not that many , on inland waters.------The 25" models were popular for offshore type boats,------Have a 1998 Johnson V-4 in 25" myself.
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    Shifting problems

    Motor must be running or prop must be turned for shifting to be smooth.
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    Merc 1150 bad cyl?

    I usually see 3 of the 5 bleed inserts missing.-----Looks like damage to the piston.
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    1984 75hp L4 with unique problem? I'm baffled!

    All motors sound great running on a hose !!---Means little.-----Sounds like it is running on 2 of 4 cylinders.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on each plug lead , yes or no ?---Motor needs 4 things to run.----Spark at the right time.----Correct amount of fuel.----Compression in the cylinders...
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    Merc 1150 bad cyl?

    Typical damage .----rebuild it now or it will be 10 cent / lb soon.----Are the bleed inserts there or gone like most of them?
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    Ready to call 911

    Try switching plug wires.-----Checked the flywheel key ?
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    Ready to call 911

    Really , using a piece of carboard ??----I have the " special " tool.------You can buy a premium tool online too.-----But get the wife to help.----2 knives to hold the brushes in place.----Easy as can be.
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    Lower gearcase on 2005 f150

    If it was run with no oil it needs to come apart for inspection.----I sold a gearcase years ago to some folks that drained the gearcase in the fall.----Forgot to fill it in spring.----Gearcase locked up after 15 minutes !-----They were happy to pay for their mistake.
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    Ready to call 911

    I did not see this presenter do a 10 second ohm check on the armature.----Or install new $6.00 brushes.-----Makes me wonder !!
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