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    Need Help with Ignition

    MY computer skills are limited.----I can't see / open these videos.
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    1967 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin with 25hp Carb: Trouble starting, staying running

    Sometimes people do not heed simple inspection advice.------Remove cover on top of cylinder head.----Test thermostat.----I often see them stuck open or missing.----Remove bypass covers ( 4 screws each ) on the side of the block and look at pistons and rings.----Compression should be well over...
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    How to decarb an outboard?

    Running with VRO ( tested ) or 50:1 mix in your fuel tank ?---Post the results of a compression test.
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    How to decarb an outboard?

    That drill method does not get rid of carbon / gum on piston rings.
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    How to decarb an outboard?

    Buy a can of engine tuner.----Follow instructions on can.-----Usually involves spraying into a running engine and letting it sit for a number of hrs.-----What is your engine doing / not doing that leads you to doing this procedure ?
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    Tips for putting lower unit back on?

    I use clutch dog / rotation of propshaft / moving of shift lever to line up the hole and the notch.----That way the bolt will not strip !----Learned that simple method about 50 years ago.
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    1970 Johnson 40hp 40e 70a spark plug

    A 1970 model 40 HP will troll all day long if in good condition.-----Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" on a test device ?----Post compression values here.----Is thermostat installed and working properly?----You did install a new water pump impeller when you bought this motor ?-----Installed new...
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    How to get my throttle roller closer to the armature/flywheel?

    Most 2 strokes have calibrated openings in the throttle plate.-----A 2 stroke must consume a calibrated amount of fuel that carries oil into the engine !!----As stated , timing is used to control idle RPM.-----A most mis-understood simple concept.
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    Need Help with Ignition

    Then it should run like new.----Perhaps just a little adjustment on low speed idle mixture.
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    I am not sure what the OP has in mind either.----Seems he picks up motors at yard sales / garage sales / buy and sell.
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    Need Help with Ignition

    Clean the carburetor on the 8 HP.
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    1983 Merc 50hp is chugging after a minute of running.

    They all run OK on a hose in the driveway.-----Nobody can see or touch your motor.-----These motors are easy to diagnose.----If you answer the questions in post #2 you can save yourself a lot of time / $$$ / aggravation.-----Was water pump impeller replaced about every 4 or 5 years?---
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    Need Help with Ignition

    A 3 cylinder 60 HP with those compression values needs work.-----Model # is ??----I would take head off to inspect cylinder walls.
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    Need help debugging 72 Johnson sea horse 25

    Did you install a new water pump impeller ?-----Sounds like it might have lost spark on 1 cylinder.----Test run with a timing light hooked to monitor spark.----Or perhaps water in the fuel.----Mixing at 50:1 in your fuel tank ?
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    1958 Evinrude 25034

    find---maxrules----For wiring diagram that will work.-----Fairly basic stuff if you understand 12 volts and wires.
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    The 40 HP models in the 1960's had both.
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    1985 75hp Fuel Pump

    Check valve repair kit is available and affordable.---See a good dealer.
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    I need help with a 58 super thunderbolt iekhaefer!

    Agreed-----You will spend 50 + hrs and many beer tokens for parts.------Look for one in better condition.------They are out there.
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    1989 Evinrude 88SPL (E88MSLCER) Cooling

    Agreed.-----There you go----Nothing to do with the water flow !----The deflectors guide water around the water jackets.----
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    Lower unit oil water??

    Oil likely had tinee, tinee air bubbles.----Often mistaken for the dreaded " water in the oil " event.
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