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    ‘77 johnson javelin 85 remote control box

    Nobody here knows what your level of experience is either !!-----Best to go to a good boat shop I think.
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    1998 Force 120 Stalls out in Low Gear

    You should be able to do a spark test in the water.-----Test run with a timing light one cylinder at a time.------Observe spark behavior.----Use a strong flashlight and shine into carburetor bore at full throttle.----Observe behavior of fuel coming up the main nozzles.
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    Lower Unit Gear Oil Running Temp ?

    Do you know how far ( up to 400 miles or more ) it is to cross to Greenland ?----How much fuel can you carry ?----Prepared to possibly travel in the dark ??
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    Are Force OBs as good as others?

    The FORCE outboards are simple and reliable.----One of the issues is that folks today have less mechanical aptitude.-----Outboards are neglected and dubbed as " JUNK " when simple things are overlooked.-----Look after a FORCE and it will run well and last.
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Remember when there were lots of the Jaguars that had the V-12 taken out and a 350 GM put in there ?
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    trim tilt motor 1986 125hp Force

    The two wire motor should turn with + to blue and - to green.----And vice versa.----The 3 wire motor just used a solenoid for the UP motion.-----The 2 wire motor uses 2 relays.----Not sure why you ordered the wrong motor !
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    Little bit of help needed

    This is a direct injected motor !!----No idle jets on this thing !----No exhaust cover either !
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    Fuel line for pressure tank

    It is available at many boat shops.----Available online as well.-----Beware of cheap stuff.----About $5 / ft for good stuff.-----But do a complete evaluation of this motor before spending any beer tokens on parts.----Inspect coils through hole in flywheel..------Inspect thermostat as they are...
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    Engine Switching into Neutral??? Please Help!

    Clutch dog is marked with " prop end " I believe.----If prop is OK then check shift rod height.----Someone may have turned the shift rod and unaware of shift adjustment.
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    Cool youtube channel

    Have looked at many of his videos.----Very entertaining and informative.----------It shows that few folks lift the hood and do simple checks.----It also tells me that many engines are well built / exotic / costly to rebuild.-----Great source of good used parts.----That is the purpose of this...
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    I'm trying to search for information on a 1999 Johnson 130hp outboard motor.

    A big displacement V-4 loop charged motor.----Large bearings.---Electronic ignition.-----Thirsty on fuel.-----If you just bought it , install a new impeller.----Record compression readings for future reference.----Does this motor run for you ?
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    Troubleshoot Mercury 90 bogs over 4200 rpm

    Do not run it anymore.-----Clean bottom carburetor first.----Check fuel pump diaphragm.
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    need some help on base timing on a 2003 mercury 125 2+2 outboard

    Maximum timing advance is most important.-----Timing where throttle plates open is important.-----Where the timing is at smooth idle does NOT matter !-----This motor only runs on top 2 cylinders.----Bottom 2 carburetors kick in at around 1800 RPM.
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    Engine Switching into Neutral??? Please Help!

    Try another prop.-----Sounds like the rubber hub is slipping.
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    Lower Unit Gear Oil Running Temp ?

    The gearcase on an outboard appears to be water cooled when operating.-----A temperature gauge on the gear oil is severe overkill.------Take lower unit apart.----Inspect gears / bearings.----Install seal kit .----Pressure test fill with good oil and go boating.
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    1998 Force 120 Stalls out in Low Gear

    Post compression numbers tested today.----Not 6 months ago.-----And does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on each lead.----Sounds like it is running on 3 of 4 cylinders.-----Changing the prop to get 1000 RPM more is the wrong approach.
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    1955 evinrude 7.5 hp carb and starting

    Those condensers were not original to 1955 !!----The reason is anyone's guess.-----Likely the motor was tuned in the 1960's and coils were still good then.
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    9.5 Motor doesn't start after turning off

    Does spark jump a gap of at least 1/4"when it won't start ?----If not pull the flywheel.----Coils might be old and cracked.
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    1988 Johnson 90 hp V4 carb has no suction top carb

    Are there perhaps issues with crankshaft sealing rings , yes , no or no idea what I am referring to ??
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    Johnson/Evinrude parts Interchange

    The 73 Evinrude would be a darker blue I think.
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