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    1993 40hp Johnson Starts for about 60 seconds and shuts off

    Likely a C and not a G in my opinion.-----A 93 would be an ET in the model #
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    1993 40hp Johnson Starts for about 60 seconds and shuts off

    If it has VRO in service it might not be a good idea to keep it running with the manual fuel pump. ----
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    sheared woodruff key?

    I clearly indicated that the key controls the timing.----It might run if flywheel is just slightly out of position.----And no you cannot find the sheared key with a timing light either.
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    sheared woodruff key?

    The key controls the timing.-----Pull the flywheel and inspect.----Why did you replace powerpack and coils.
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    Need help Evinrude shift height measurement

    21 -27/32"
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    1972 Johnson 25 HP no spark

    There are no metric threads on a 72 motor.----Sparkplugs excepted.
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    1990 175 xp overheating at idle

    Look into issues with water diverters.----There are 3 on each side.----They guide water around for proper cooling.-----If 1 is out of position it can block water flow.
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    Mercruiser 170 - Spark at distributor, not plugs

    I think those had a stator and flywheel to generate voltage to charge the battery.-----Many of those 470's had a belt driven alternator kit installed.
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    Air intake 1975 20 hp

    Just looked at some similar lower cowlings.----Plenty of places for air to get in.-----What is the motor doing / not doing that leads you to believe there is an air restriction ???
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    Yamaha 130 outboard (2003) won’t jump on plane quick when full throttle from a standstill

    Water in the fuel ?-----Oil injection tested and working properly ?----Start with a compression test.----Post the numbers.-----Then do a spark check as it sounds like it is running on 3 of 4 cylinders.-----
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    Force 125 Propeller spins but the boat doesn't move

    Take lower unit apart to see where it is binding.
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    Evinrude Mariner 6 HP 1965 Model 6502, 6503 3 fin prop

    It was clearly mentioned ( post #9 ) that the 7.5 HP of 56 can have a gearcase of a 6 HP up to 79 fitted.-----There was no mention of 1995 model 6 HP !!
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    What size motor to get for my boat?

    Use a 25 HP motor.
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    1990 175 xp overheating at idle

    Go to your local ramp and test run.
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    1975 25hp Evinrude

    That leakage may be normal.-----Perhaps caused by it running on 1 cylinder.----Post compression test results.-----Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" or more on both leads ?-----New diaphragm on the fuel pump would be my fix.
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    1990 175 xp overheating at idle

    Is water at least 8" above the impeller in your test tub ??
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    JOHNSON 200 HP VENOM FUEL PROBLEMS...already cleaned carbs!!

    Just start a new thread.----Easy to do.----Find it at top of the---- " home page" -----orange rectangle.
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    Mercury 60 (6HP) Serial# 2080810 Tune-Up Help

    Might just need breaker points cleaned.-----Post some information.-----Do a compression test.-----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more.------It will need a new water pump impeller.-----A Mercury dealer will help with parts.------Not hard to find.
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    Rattling sound 1984 Evinrude 50hp

    Your motor needs repairs.----Take it apart.
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    Help this rookie Read Timing

    Looks like it would be easy to match up the paint / rust / witness marks to put the flex plate in the right spot.-----Easy to me.
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