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    1989 evinrude xp150

    On the 1/4" screws it is 60 / 80 inch lbs.
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    Need help evinrude 48 at wits end

    Model # is ?-----Post the actual compression values.-----Checked / cleaned the high speed jets that are screwed into bottom of float bowl ?----Does spark jump a gap of at least 3/8" on both leads ?----Checked flywheel key?----Checked fuel pump diaphragm?
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    Outboard life expectancy

    Just got a 2004 Yamaha 90 HP 4 stroke from a dealer.----Traded some used parts a while ago.----Dealer pulled cylinder head off.----Saw lots of corrosion in head gasket area.----Sold customer a new motor.----I do not believe owner got any beer tokens for it as it was declared scrap.
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    Outboard life expectancy

    The big 4 strokes can be " serviced " by your local shop.------They can not be rebuilt by your local shop.-----Cost of labor and ----" I need it by the week end "----means they suggest a new motor.
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    Winterize evinrude 50

    When exhaust ports are open they will crawl right into a cylinder and make a comfy home.-----Then when nature calls they do their business near there.----Disaster in the making !! ---And I doubt they would go through a reed valve
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    New to the site with a question about a 1996 90hp Force

    You live there because you like it there.
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    1988 88 HP SPL Johnson

    Sorry----I guess I missed the fact that you " tried " new fuel pump in post #1------So post a video of motor running / idling and pictures of the wet plugs / carburetor.
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    Outboard life expectancy

    Looked at a trailer load of parts motors the other day.----A few fairly new 4 strokes in the 25 / 30 HP range.-----Seems the dealers / owners just opted for a new motor instead of attempting repairs !!
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    1988 88 HP SPL Johnson

    Check fuel pump diaphragm.
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    88spl lower unit locked up?

    It takes a bit of effort to overcome the detent.----Try with more force.-----Doubt there is anything wrong.
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    Issue with air coming out of water intake.

    Picture of where it is leaking air out.
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    Johnson 150 Starts Out of Water but Not In Water

    I went to an electric motor repair shop years ago.----Wanted to buy some " magnet wire " to experiment with rewinding Johnson / Evinrude starters.-----Fellow started to explain to me how to do it and dipping after winding.----I explained the type of work I had done in the past.-----He then...
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    Issue with air coming out of water intake.

    This is going to require a video or some pictures.----Need to show where you think air is coming out.
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    78 Johnson 115 Running Great! But Bow of Boat is "Plowing"?

    Power trim and tilt ??----Or do you manually have to move the thrust pin ?
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    Winterize evinrude 50

    I have taken apart motors that were laying outside.----Exposed to rain / wind / snow for years.-------Unless water pours directly into the carburetors , I found little damage to bearings.
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    Issue with air coming out of water intake.

    Post some pictures or a video.-----Hard for me to think air can be coming out of the water intake !
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    Happy Halloween iboaters!

    I wish they had shared a donkey with the pilgrims in the early days.
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    1958 7.5hp Johnson oil leak

    Yes that hose is for oil recirculation.----And that " milky oil " is very normal.
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    1957 fd-11 johnson lower keeps leaking from center screw hole

    The surface needs to be clean and true to seal.----Visit your local machine shop and have them use an end mill to fix this.
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    1958 7.5hp Johnson oil leak

    Those 56 / 57 / 58 model 7.5 hp run really nice if in good condition.
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