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    Johnson 70EL76D Looper Terminal Block Wiring

    Just learn to test the overheat horn !!----If you have no clue ask.----There was a horn installed in the control box when that fine motor left the factory.----That is why I suggested to test this horn !
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    1989 Evinrude 88SPL (E88MSLCER) Cooling

    Take a really good look at the cylinder head / head gasket and see how water flows.-----Hint----The water flows towards the hose outlet and then to the thermostat.
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    Rkl-29e wont go forward

    I have the factory tool kit for these.----But I think a !/4" ( fine thread ? ) threaded rod and slide hammer can be used.---Work carefully
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    Johnson 70EL76D Looper Terminal Block Wiring

    Terminal 2 and 3 are the same connection.----Clearly seen in your picture !!-----But post your actual compression values here.----And is a new water pump impeller installed every 5 years ?-----Tested the overheat horn ?
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    oil intake adjustment

    Explain why you mention----" oil intake adjustment " on this motor ?-----You would have to replace the carburetor jets.----Fairly easy to do.----Your location ?
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    Help Me Identify Old Super Sea Horse

    RK is for electric shift.----This motor is NOT electric shift.
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    Trying to find a suitable engine

    If you do not like affordable older motors then visit a showroom.----Tell them what you want and present the credit card.----I would go with an older 6 / 8 HP Mercury.----Avalable with electric start and kits for remote operation.
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    1955 evinrude 7.5 hp carb and starting

    Love seeing pictures of those old ignition coils.----Have a bunch on hand here.-----Sometimes it is difficult to explain the difference between spark on a plug and maximum output of one these simple magnetos !!
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    1973 Johnson 9.5hp Motor Troubleshooting

    Remove bottom coil , it is possible that insulation failed.----Look for " burn through " between coil and magneto plate.----Voltage would rather take the easy path to ground rather than jump gap at the plug.-----Do not have enough fingers and toes to count how many times I have seen that !
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    1973 Johnson 9.5hp Motor Troubleshooting

    The 1/4" or more gap jump puts the magneto and components to a full test.-----Most are unaware that it takes more voltage to fire a plug when air is compressed to 100 PSI----So a plug that sparks touching the block will not fire in the cylinder.----That makes you think you have spark and keep...
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    1988 XP150 Overheat alarm

    Some might argue.----Fact is that water from the tell tale does NOT circulate through the block.-----It indicates that water pump is working.----There likely is internal blockage.-----Remove cylinder heads.-----Look for ' water diverters " as they guide water around the block.-----Remove water...
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    Rkl-29e wont go forward

    Sounds like there may be a broken wire going to or at the forward magnet.---For me it would be an easy investigation / fix.----Not sure of the contents ( tools ) in your work shop.
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    1955 evinrude 7.5 hp carb and starting

    Those are the reed valves.-----They do not move very much ( impossible to see _ when turning flywheel by hand.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on a test device , yes , no or no idea why that test is important ?
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    1973 Johnson 9.5hp Motor Troubleshooting

    No it can not be the issue.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on both leads , yes or no ?
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    Rkl-29e wont go forward

    So ohms read the same on both electromagnets ?----If so than maybe the tab broke off the forward spring.
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    1983 Evinrude wire locating.

    Yes --there is an overheat alarm switch.----Have you tested the overheat horn ?-----Picture of the temperature sender you have ?
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    1984 Johnson 35hp tell tale at idle

    Inspect / retorque head bolts.
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    1985 Mercury 115 tower of power

    Parts #12 and #17 might well be the issue.----These are great running engines if maintained properly.-----If it has had water sitting on bearings for a long time there could be issues with bearings.-----Depends on your level of ambition with these engines.----And a 1985 could also require huge...
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    Tune Up Specs 1973 Johnson 50HP 50ESL73R

    Checked the flywheel key ?-----Replaced water pump impeller ?----Tested the overheat horn ?----Checked fuel pump diaphragm ?-----Yes , those compression numbers are near normal for that motor.
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    1955 evinrude 7.5 hp carb and starting

    Stop--Has this motor sat for 30 years ??-----I believe you can look through inspection hole in flywheel.-----Look for cracked coils.---Or just take the flywheel off ( 3 bolt puller ) time to inspect coils , clean and set points and install new condensers.
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