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    Evinrude fuel fitting

    Yes you can.-----The fitting on that Evinrude has already been changed from the original in 1956 I believe.
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    1994 Force 120 Low compression on top cylinder

    I say 20 hrs is reasonable.-----I say do this job yourself .----Or find a reputable dealer and get a rebuilt motor ( Johnson / Evinrude ? Mercury with warranty for those kind of coins!!
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    1984 Johnson 35hp Throttle/Carb/Timing sync

    If there is something wrong with your motor then all the adjusting / fiddling will not help.----What trouble shooting have you done if any.----Start with posting the compression numbers on this 40 year old motor.
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    1984 Johnson 35hp Throttle/Carb/Timing sync

    They first used that throttle set-up about 60 years ago.----It was confusing even back then.---Not hard for a shop to set up.------Hint.----There is usually a space of about 3/16" between the stop and that arm at idle.---Picture #2 above.
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    1999 Johnson 25hp 3 cyl 2 stroke oil lines

    I do not have the time or the ambition to help someone from say 1000 miles away.---- I would need to spend 20 minutes or more to make notes and post detailed instructions here.--=--All too often my sim[ple advice is ignored.-----Better to spend time planting some potatoes.----Sorry.
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    95 Evinrude 150 lower crank seal

    Have to split the block.
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    Weird situation, looking for advice/how to repair

    We are not sure that magnets are cracked / broken.----But oh so easy for the owner to inspect / find out what is wrong.
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    1999 Johnson 25hp 3 cyl 2 stroke oil lines

    I have more than one ( 8 ) of these motors for parts / rebuild.----I do not have picture expertise , sorry.
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    Weird situation, looking for advice/how to repair

    Starter are easy to inspect , so do not hesitate.
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    Weird situation, looking for advice/how to repair

    Magnets in the starter may be broken.-----Power head needs to come off to replace cowling.------Use the recoil to start the engine for a test run.
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    95 Evinrude 150 lower crank seal

    Why do you think it needs to be replaced ?
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    Leak in Hull (found). Would like guidance to repair

    I would do a complete inspection of the transom / stringers.----Not easy I know.-----But if you fix that damage from the outside more problems a foot away might show up next month ??
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    Johnson 9.9HP Throttle Setting

    On most 2 strokes the cam does not touch the roller.-----It is one of the most misunderstood things on these motors!!-----What trouble shooting have you done ?----Do a compression test and post the numbers here.
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    Cold start flooding no start

    The primer bulb must go hard.-----Find the leak.-----Check the diaphragm in the fuel pump.-----The fuel pump must work to provide fuel pressure to the primer valve !
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    1999 Johnson 25hp 3 cyl 2 stroke oil lines

    If you could walk over ( doubt it ) you could see how they go.-----Or hurry to a boat shop and have them show you.
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    Johnson 9.9HP Throttle Setting

    Need to look at the control or post a picture here.-----Most control boxes have a feature where you can disable the shift function for starting and warm up.-----Or hurry to your local friendly boat shop to learn how.-----No need to make any adjustment on motor carburetor linkages at all.
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    What is the part number for a NON VRO fuel pump

    Simple to find the pulse port.----Look in front of the starter motor.-----You will find 2 holes with 10-24 NC thread.----About 2" apart.----Find a plug in-between them.-----Remove the plug for the pulse port.----Plug the pulse port that was used for the VRO pump.--Simple as can be.
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    Soak Bearings in Rust Remover?

    Easy to spot damage on the gear.----Left side of the picture.----Post about 6 pictures of all those gears.
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    Oil Leaking from Bottom Unit Joint

    Oil is mixed with the gas.-----Some of this fuel goes right through the motor and does nothing.-----It collects in the exhaust housing and drips out after motor sits for a while.---Some will argue on this advice.---On a 30 year old motor like that it might be a good idea to reseal the...
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    Choke clicks but my ignition does nothing when turned.

    Neutral start switch in the control box ?----Ground wire on the solenoid ?
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