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    2000 60 HP Johnson cranks fine then cuts off

    Fuel from the electric primer valve goes directly into the motor.-----This fuel bypasses the metering circuits in the carburetors.----I would do the simple job of cleaning the carburetors.
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    Help finding Evinrude Model number

    Post pictures of the cowling and the powerhead.
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    I need help with my Johnson 9.9

    The issue is a lack of fuel supply.---Issue INSIDE the fuel tank ?------Carburetor still plugged.-----Choke not working.-----Fuel pump not assembled correctly.-----Manual pump facing the wrong way.------So , remove fuel line at the carburetor.----Operate the manual fuel pump.-----Does fuel come...
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    1988 Bravo 1 Shift Cone Issues

    Find a machine shop that has an understanding of " fine machinery" .----The may be able to repair / refinish / make a new piece.
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    Rusty engine pulleys

    Powder coat.
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    I need help with my Johnson 9.9

    Remove sparkplugs.----Put 6 drops of fuel in each hole.------Install plugs.----Try to start motor.----Report exactly what happens.
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    Motor feels like it is slipping out of gear at high rpm.

    Something is wrong.----Perhaps it will be discovered tomorrow or next week.
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    1980'ish black max 150 losing all power after running for 30 minutes

    Test run with a portable tank and a good hose !
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    Motor feels like it is slipping out of gear at high rpm.

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    I Got Me a Mercury !!!

    About the only thing that can go wrong is the fuel pump diaphragm.----I have about 6 diaphragms on hand to repair that simple little pump.-----I would never buy a new big $$ pump.-----And no I would not use an " amazon special " on these wonderful motors.
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    Motor feels like it is slipping out of gear at high rpm.

    Some will argue.----I believe motor is mounted too high.
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    Motor feels like it is slipping out of gear at high rpm.

    Motor model # is?----And post the exact transom height.----Need to go out and measure that.---What kind of boat?
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    1986 Evinrude 8hp Yachtwin intermittent misfire

    Repair primer as needed.-----Clean the carburetor.---Find / clean the high speed jet.
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    spark from coil but not at plugs..

    Proper testing / trouble shooting beats the guesswork every time.
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    I Got Me a Mercury !!!

    Just solved an Evinrude 15 HP.-----Stalling repeatedly.------Before even looking at the motor I looked INSIDE the fuel tank.-----Pick-up hose on a cheap plastic tanh was loose and sucking air.----Easy fix.
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    1986 Evinrude 8hp Yachtwin intermittent misfire

    Step # 1 is to use a 50:1 ratio.------Ignore that 100:1 sticker.----Pull it off and throw it in the garbage !!----Factory bulletin came out many years ago on that issue.----I think throttle plate is opening too soon.-----Post video of it idling at slowest speed for 20 seconds.
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    I Got Me a Mercury !!!

    The EVINRUDE is a smooth runner if in good condition.------One issue with them is a weak head gasket when new.-----Replacement gasket ( SIERRA ) is improved with metal rings.-----May need to adjust slow speed mixture.-----I own many of these 6 HP models ( 66 to 79 ) and they are fantastic...
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    Need help 60hp on pontoon

    ???-----The boat moving on the water is the LOAD on the motor.------Your motor produces POWER to match the load.----At 3800 RPM your motor is NOT producing 60 HP.-----There for you have to reduce pitch to get motor running at higher RPM.-----Try a 9" pitch and see what RPM you get.
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    Fish finders

    Old time fish finder.------Old timer told me he would go to the lake.-----Watch for " active seagulls " diving on the shoals.------Minnows on / near the surface means big fish in the area.-----Time to launch the boat.
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    What is this reservoir for? Coolant? Where does the line run to?

    Gear oil ??
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