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    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    Ignition on a fat 50 is different than found on a 69 model.
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    nautical charts

    You can find charts online for practically any body of water in the world.
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    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    Little bubbles are not troubles ----On these wonderfully simple motors.
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    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    ???----Don't worry about those pin holes !
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    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    Not common to go bad.----These were only used from 68 to 72 and most of these motors have disappeared.----Used parts are easy to find , depending on your location.
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    How easy is it to replace the seals on a 50 hp Johnson trim/tilt myself

    Shocking what simple repairs cost at a shop.----Labor rates.----Make a tool from 1/4" x 2 " flat bar to unscrew the cap.----Not hard to do at home..
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    2010 Mercury Opti Max 115 hp

    Talk to your local dealer.----Or check on parts , price and availability.-----I will never own one of these.-----Compressor is around $2000 or so.-----ECU . engine control unit may be listed as NLA on these high tech motors.
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    1998 evinrude 225 ocean pro, no spark! Help!

    I do not believe the yellow wires from the stator have anything to do with spark.
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    97 90Hp Johnson trim tilt

    All the way up I believe.
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    97 90Hp Johnson trim tilt

    Top up fluid level.------Or possibly a sticky valve assembly in hydraulic circuit.
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    97 90Hp Johnson trim tilt

    Test using the switch on the motor and also on the control box.-----Does the tilt motor operate both ways?----Explain exactly what is happening here !
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    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    Use a factory replacement gasket.---Best quality
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    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    Just run it and hope for the best.
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    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    There is nothing wrong with some black stuff on the top of the piston.
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    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    The way I see it.----This powerhead was rebuilt with 0.020" O/S pistons.----It failed again.-----Then it was taken apart again.---Cylinders were given a quick honing ( ball hone ? ) and assembled.----A ball hone might hide the score marks.-----After running the score marks show up...
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    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    Evidence suggests that this motor may have a lot of hours on it.-----What condition is the lower unit in?
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    Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order

    There are GPS moving charts / maps available for less than $1000 that show your boat exactly where it is relative to land / islands / depth of water under the boat.----Nothing to it.-----I try to teach folks to trouble shoot before making expensive mistakes !-----You can find the charts online...
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    1975 evenrude cooling issue

    I think there is only 1 thermostat.----Checked head gaskets and water diverters ( deflectors ) in water jackets?
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    Golden Jubilee Evi Sportwin 10 - Should I convert?

    There is nothing wrong with the pressurized fuel tank concept.
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    Need help finding a test propeller for Johnson 90hp

    315983 is the one you want.
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