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    ‘06 Johnson 90HP Saltwater Won’t Crank

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more on each lead ?-----How did this motor run for you last season ?----Lanyard switch in the correct position ?
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    87 Mercury 70 HP beeps

    Agreed------Find a good shop that will help with that older motor.----But many shops will not work on them----Sorry ----I can not help folks who ignore / argue on good practical advice.
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    Help with cooling my 1985 70hp evinrude

    I would be removing the powerhead to make sure that 49 cube block is not installed on a 56 cube midsection.------------No need to look at anything else !!
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    ‘06 Johnson 90HP Saltwater Won’t Crank

    There might be water in the carburetors.
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    ‘06 Johnson 90HP Saltwater Won’t Crank

    Did you flush the carburetors ?----Are you pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking it over ?
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    87 Mercury 70 HP beeps

    Impellers are easy to replace.----And outboard motors are often ruined by folks who are simply stubborn.----And not aware or reluctant to replace impellers.----That motor needs a new impeller about every 5 years !
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    Cod season open today!

    Just saw Petty Harbour on somebody's the list of 10 prettiest towns in Canada.----But I have to visit that area one day.----Spend some time on George Street and enjoy some fiddling and local music.
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    Need help debugging 72 Johnson sea horse 25

    If you do not know how old the impeller is , it needs a new one.-----Check thermostat too.-----I often find them missing or stuck open.
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    Impeller Replacement 66' Johnson 40hp

    ----Had a fellow on the phone ( 6 hrs away ) couple of weeks ago.----Looking for a used part and asked a bunch of questions.-----I jokingly said---" this should be worth some suds "----Sure enough he brought some when he picked up the part.----You get slammed on here sometimes when you suggest...
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    Cod season open today!

    Whereabouts on the " ROCK " ?
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    1986 Johnson 70 not charging

    Stator does 2 things.----Charges the battery via the rectifier.----Provides voltage pulses to the powerpack for ignition,----Rectifier is not that much $$ and easy to change out.
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    87 Mercury 70 HP beeps

    Motor has to use oil.----Mix at 50:1 in your fuel tank.----Replace water pump impeller.
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    transom repair options

    Peel the wood off.----glue in new wood or composite.
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    1986 Johnson 70 not charging

    Wee red wire at the solenoid.
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    Coil packs

    ??---Just remove the cylinder head and inspect the gasket.----Nothing else can be done at this time !
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    Coil packs

    Sorry to inform you .----Pull the head.---You may not like what you see.----But lucky you if it is a blown head gasket.
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    Impeller Replacement 66' Johnson 40hp

    U-tube----Search for 40 Evinrude impeller replacement.----Change wording if need be.----Shows more that 1 video that helps you.----Sorry , links are above my pay grade.
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    Impeller Replacement 66' Johnson 40hp

    Couple of clicks and I found videos.---Don't forget to search for EVINRUDE on this topic.----Same motor with different color paint.-----Years 62 to 1970 for good videos !!
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    Impeller Replacement 66' Johnson 40hp

    Electric shift or manual shift?----Step # 1 is to remove the rear / lower cowling.---Disconnect shift rod or wires.-----Then 6 bolts and one big one at the rear.
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    Coil packs

    Post compression test numbers.----Could be a blown head gasket.
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