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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    4 things for motor to run.----Spark ( 1/4" gap ) at the right time.----Correct amount of fuel.----Compression.----And compression in the crankcase.------Simple inspection / testing needs to be done.-----We are at post #74 and counting.
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    Old Evinrude question, Can anyone help?

    A 1957 I think.-----Post a picture of model # plate.-----Looks like throttle gears might not be right.----Post a few pictures of that set-up.
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    1989 Evinrude 88SPL (E88MSLCER) Cooling

    The design of this motor is called " crossflow "----But it has nothing to do with water flow in the engine block.
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    I need help with a 58 super thunderbolt iekhaefer!

    Judging by the pictures that Mercury needs a complete teardown / inspection / evaluation.-------Not going to run like new with just a fresh tank of gas and a new battery.
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    1988 Johnson 28hp only starting for a bit when wires are switched

    You were using the wrong puller or the wrong method !
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    Nobody can see or hear this motor.----In my opinion it should not be hard to figure out a " hard to start " condition.
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    ????---in 77 the parts book shows a 32 inch block for the 25 HP.-----There may be some 22 cube engines in 77.-----Only with more pictures can we tell what you have here.
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    I need help with a 58 super thunderbolt iekhaefer!

    Those pliers are needed for stubborn rotors.----A reasonable man might use 2 hefty screwdrivers or prybars.
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    carb leaking fuel when primed 48 hp johnson

    Well----Time to revisit carburetor work.----There is something wrong with float and or float valve.
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    What to use to patch hole on hull of Aluminum Boat

    Machine a custom plug.-----Threaded shank.----Install with washer / sealer / nut on the inside of boat.
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    Water Pump Won't Prime 1991 90 HP Evinrude

    Left the water tube seal out of the pump housing ?----Buckled the water tube on install , too short now ?
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    Trim pump solenoid

    Do you have a year / model or picture of the pump / reservoir unit ??
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    Water Pump Won't Prime 1991 90 HP Evinrude

    I like to use factory kits.-----I don't trust stuff made by the ----hooflungdung -----Aftermarket people.-----So install factory kit and test run.
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    I think looking at the parts manuals found on line , you can help yourself.-----I often post answers that are deemed suspect by novices.----Sorry to be blunt here.
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    1988 Johnson 28hp only starting for a bit when wires are switched

    Should never need heat to take a flywheel off a 25 / 28 / 30 HP model.----I do not see answers to questions.----Good luck sorting this motor out.
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    2003 Merc 75HP 4S impeller change gone bad

    Lower units should slide together.-----If you used the bolts to pull it / force it you made a mistake !!
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    1992 evinrude 15hp weird symptoms

    Run with a timing light.----One cylinder at a time.-----When you think it is running on one cylinder , ----Should help you figure out which cylinder might not be firing.
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    The 1996 model FORCE is shown to have an ENRICHMENT valve and not a choke flapper that blocks ( chokes ) air.----A wise owner would test all components that pertain to starting a motor !
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    I need help with a 58 super thunderbolt iekhaefer!

    I have that set of pliers somewhere.----Have not used them for a while.
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    How to get my throttle roller closer to the armature/flywheel?

    I recall ( 50 years ago ) an owner with a 1963 model 28 HP.-----Picked it up from authorized Johnson dealer.-------On the weekend I happened to see folks struggling with a motor at a dock.------I quickly realized it was the motor that I had running like a top in the test tank.-----Would not...
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