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    1986 Johnson 60 sounds odd

    Rebuilt a 140 HP Johnson for the cousin many years ago.----When he picked it up he said " wow , does that ever run nice and smooth and quiet "-----I know that many folks do not know what a motor in good condition sounds like.-----Many folks think that when a motor car run , then everything must...
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    There is not much that can go wrong with a carburetor.-----Old fuel plugs them up.------But for some strange reason many folks pick on the carburetor first to start the repair / trouble shooting.----No idea why that is so.
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    ENGINE SURGING

    Overheating ?----Have you checked water pump impeller ?---Or perhaps run with a different tank and hose.
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    Force 125 88’ won’t run

    Many linkages on these motors simply do not go out of adjustment.---Unless they are molested by a newby owner.----So here we are.-----Sorry to be blunt here.
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    9.5 Evenrude

    I suggest you find the orifice plug ( high speed ) in the carburetor bowl.----Make sure it is clean.
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    1981 Evinrude Issues

    My advise is always simple and to the point.-----Post the compression test values here.----And drain the gear oil , look for water in the gearcase.
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    Intermittent Start - Starflite 75

    Install wire core sparkplug wires first.
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    You have to start doing some simple steps and orderly trouble shooting.----But I need to step aside here.
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    Turn throttle till it hits neutral stop.----Remove sparkplugs.------Put 6 or 7 drops of fuel in each cylinder.-----Install sparkplugs and wires.-----Pull on the recoil a few times.----What happens ???
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    It is an oil recirculation line.
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    1956 5 hp Gale Buccaneer

    Google search for vintage outboard parts.-------Or find----aomci-----Post a wanted ad there.
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    One of the nipples on each bypass comes from the electric primer valve.----The others come from those check valves.-----But I do not believe you can assume that #1 crankcase goes to the #1 bypass cover.----The factory manual shows the routing.----I do not have it handy at this time !
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    25hp Johnson won't start

    In my opinion the flashing light testers are best thrown out.-----Make something.----Cardboard / glue / wires to do a real spark test.----Glue wires onto carboard with 5/16" between ends.
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    Tilt of my outboard not locking

    ^^^^ agreed with the above clear instruction.
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    1990 Force (Merc) 5hp carb source Q

    RTV in any carburetor is a big mistake.----Repair kit is listed as available.----Will cost more than what you paid for the motor.
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    Force 125 88’ won’t run

    I think you need to find a shop to help you with this motor.
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    Is your motor running like a top now ??-----Is it pumping water and staying cool ??-----If yes , then just go fishing.
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    Fastest Mercury 50hp four stroke

    The prop attaches to the motor.----But the prop " fits the boat " so to speak.-------So what boat do you have and what do you do with this boat ?????
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    25hp Johnson won't start

    Does spark jump a gap of at least 5/16" ( 8 cm ) on a test device, yes or no ?
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    Extra cost(s) breakdown of storing boat in a saltwater marina?

    Insurance.---Fuel cost more.------Risk of storm damage.
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