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    1995 25hp Johnson 2 stroke, what are the best years for the 25 hp?

    It is the same basic engine block from 76 to 2005 or so.-----Anyone from late 1980's would be my choice.
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    1979 Evinrude 70973R 70 hp Outboard

    Could be the exhaust covers leaking.-----A known issue with the 49 cube blocks,
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    1974 Evinrude 40hp ignition

    There are 2 posts on the ignition switch marked " M "-----To run the 2 posts are OPEN.------To stop the motor the 2 M posts are connected.
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    1995 Mercury 2+2 Help needed

    This motor only idles on the top 2 cylinders.----The bottom carburetors kick in at about 1800 RPM.
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    I’m at a loss - Evinrude 40

    Cheaper to visit a good shop and have them look at it.
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    1995 Mercury 2+2 Help needed

    Steps to take.----Nodody can see or feel your motor.----Need to know the compression values.----Post the actual numbers.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all 4 leads on a test device, yes or no ?----Replaced water pump impeller every 5 years ?
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    1989 Johnson lower unit compatibility

    Quite a few from 1979 to 1998 model crossflow V-4.----Your location ?----In Ontario , Canada try----evinrudeparts.ca
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    1974 Evinrude 40hp ignition

    Black plug.---12 volts is only used to energize the start solenoid and the choke solenoid.----The magneto under the flywheel generates the spark when it turns fast enough.
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    I’m at a loss - Evinrude 40

    And you were really convinced it was the reeds !!-----What trouble shooting are you prepared to do.----Have a fellow driving for 4 hrs for me to have a look at his motor.--2000 model 70 Johnson.------He has guessed at everything and replaced almost all the ignition components ----Wasted lot of...
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    Prop bearing cage

    Good luck with your project.
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    Prop bearing cage

    These units are easy to work on !----No alignment to be done if parts all look good.
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    89 Evinrude e25tecem

    Timing does not change unless the flywheel key sheared.----Post the results of a compression test.----You are running with fuel mixed at 50:1 in your tank ?-----Did you install a new water pump impeller when you bought this motor ??
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    Are cheap carburetors good?

    For marine applications it is foolish to try and save a few $$ on a carburetor.-----Any leaks to the bilge might mean you had a parachute on , instead of a lifejacket !!
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    Prop bearing cage

    Many folks have removed that pivot pin when trying to change the oil !!----That is a mistake.----If you are taking everything apart there is no need to worry when taking the pin out.----Did I say these lower units are easy to work on ??
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    Prop bearing cage

    It is a pivot pin for shifter.----Take it out in order to take the lower unit apart.----Have a gearcase like that on the shelf here.----And one that is all apart.----They are easy to work on in my opinion !
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    1974 Evinrude 40hp ignition

    Stop !!!-----The coils on this motor do not use 12 volts from the battery to make spark.-----And I am working on a 1974 model 40 hp for the grandson.----New pistons and rings / water pump impeller / carburetor kit etc etc.----You may have done damage to points and coils if you applied 12 volts...
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    Prop bearing cage

    Yes , that nut holds the lower half on.---Along with a stud / nut at the front.-----You can pull that pivot pin if you are taking the whole unit apart.
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    1957 Johnson 18hp.

    Mark the hub and prop.----Test run the boat.----Inspect marks to see if they have moved after a slipping ( ? ) event.
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    !996 Johnson 50hp 2-stroke. No fuel through choke.

    The electric primer is a valve.----It is not a pump.----When you push the key in and crank the motor , does fuel come out the little hoses.---Yes or no ?
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    Overheating at idle, cool as a cucumber at speed

    Part is available all day long !!---And will be for many years.
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