Search results

  1. R

    1972 Mercury 402 lower unit off but stuck in forward

    Some effort is required to turn the shift rod to get neutral.----There is a strong spring in there.----Use a vicegrip !
  2. R

    1999 75hp Fuel Prime Issue

    Any compression numbers?----Or do you feel that is a waste of time ?----What did your mechanic do for $1400 ???
  3. R

    40 hp johnson electric shift Model # 40ES 69R

    Who is " they " ??
  4. R

    Need guidance on Prop pitch and Power, 78 Johnson 55hp 55EL78S

    The compression numbers are way too low.-----Should be around 150 PSI.-----Test with another gauge first.----Sounds like a carburetor is flooding.----I do not believe going to an 11" pitch prop was the correct procedure here.----There is something wrong with your motor.
  5. R

    100293R Evinrude Starflite will NOT START, pulling hair out need expert help!

    Is the rotor in the correct position ?-----Does spark ( 7/16" gap ) come out of the coil ?
  6. R

    Finding the model fishman outboard

    They ( CD and Fisherman ) all used the same impeller from about 1955 to 1978.----Then in the last year they used a different impeller and housing.----Now that newer 1979 set up can be fitted on a 1955 model.----So take it apart and see what is in there today !
  7. R

    1973 70hp Evinrude water pump

    Outboards need a new impeller about every 5 years.----And have you tested the overheat horn ??
  8. R

    Swapping lower units on 1997 115 hp Johnson with 1989 90hp Johnson

    In your pictures the shift rods appear to be different at the top.----But if you and the motor are happy then all is good.
  9. R

    1955 evinrude 7.5 hp carb and starting

    Those magnetos are elegantly simple.----Used from 1950 to 1990 on 1.5 to 40 HP.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on both leads , yes or no ?
  10. R

    1986 90hp johnson primer bulb collapsing..hear me out

    If the bulb is collapsing the VRO pump is working very well.
  11. R

    Swapping lower units on 1997 115 hp Johnson with 1989 90hp Johnson

    Did you change the shift rod ?-----Did you adjust the shift rod to the correct height , yes ,no or no idea what is involved here?
  12. R

    1988 Johnson 90 hp V4 carb has no suction top carb

    If you do not understand this concept, then you will struggle with your trouble shooting !!
  13. R

    1988 Johnson 90 hp V4 carb has no suction top carb

    You need to take a look at this carefully.-----When intake and exhaust ports are open.----The cylinder will have air in it.----When piston goes up the intake ports close.----Then the exhaust ports close.-----Then compression starts.-----You could throw carburetors and reed valve on the garage...
  14. R

    Evinrude decals

    Try----nymarine-----Quality decals and other bits.
  15. R

    1988 Johnson 90 hp V4 carb has no suction top carb

    Nope-----The reed valves and air going INTO the motor have nothing to do with compression in the cylinder !!
  16. R

    Swapping lower units on 1997 115 hp Johnson with 1989 90hp Johnson

    The lower unit has nothing to do with the bulb collapsing.-----Check tank pick up tube.----Check tank vent.------Anti syphon valve.-----There is a restriction between bulb and fuel in the tank.-----What did you do to install the newer lower unit on your older motor?----Those newer lower units...
  17. R

    100293R Evinrude Starflite will NOT START, pulling hair out need expert help!

    Is the rotor keyed in the correct location ?
  18. R

    Finding the model fishman outboard

    Fuel pump or water pump.?-----Both are the same for many , many years !
  19. R

    ‘77 johnson javelin 85 remote control box

    Perhaps invest in a manual or politely ask how to test operation of the choke solenoid.----And the manual lever for the choke.
  20. R

    Can't get my lower unit gearcase off

    One way or another you have to move it up and down to break up the rust that is holding the driveshaft !
Top