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    Golden Jubilee Evi Sportwin 10 - Should I convert?

    There are people at ----aomci----Who have lots of these bypass covers.-----Post a wanted ad there.----There are other places that have these covers as well.---Depends on your location and whether shops work on these motors.---Some might have 1 or 2 under a work bench.----
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    Johnson 1987 J48ESLCUS red plug/harness to controller question

    What are the colors of the wires going to that plug?----Might have to do with ---trim / tilt-----tachometer----Oil injection system ( Not found on yours )
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    Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order

    It is SCRAP !----And I started repairing outboards in 1968.-----Have also worked on steam turbines that produced around 1,000,000 HP.
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    Golden Jubilee Evi Sportwin 10 - Should I convert?

    The air line on your motor now is---- NOT A PULSE LINE.----Air only flows one way.
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    Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order

    There is NOTHING you can do from the outside of this SCRAP gearcase to make the shift rod go down all the way.----See post #2
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    Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order

    If the shift rod can not go down all the way the propshaft will not come out.-----The damage makes it obvious to me that brute force is needed.-----Sorry to be blunt.----And I am not struggling to work on these simple ( to me ) gearcases.
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    Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order

    Did you read post #2 ??----Yes, a hacksaw is required.---Pinion / forward gear are scrap.----Propshaft is scrap.-----Yes, the housing is scrap.----Bearing / shift housing is scrap.----I have all the parts to fix something like that.---Which makes it easy for me.
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    Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order

    I believe you are " golden " then-----Sorry for comparing your posted pictures , with the struggle you are having.----This gearcase issue is an easy fix in my opinion.----No need for my input on this.
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    Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order

    You have to remove the 2 big snap rings.------Reverse gear will fall out.------Then remove pinion nut.----Then remove driveshaft.----Then propshaft might come out.
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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    Part# 307480 is a flywheel key used on a 9.9 hp and also on a 250hp V-8 model.
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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    The flywheel key is very small on these outboards.-----It's job is to locate the flywheel for timing.----The flywheel is driven by locking tapers.-----Imagine a 9.9 HP and a 300 HP using the same key !
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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    Actually I assembled / tested some components for a nuke plant.-----Then got a job at one as well.
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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    Checked fuel pump diaphragm ?----Checked flywheel key?-----Checked thermostat ?
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    joystick docking design review

    ???----I learned to approach the dock at an angle.----Then at the right time put drive in reverse to slow the boat down.-----And at the same time steer to pull stern to the dock.----No way would I spend 25,000 " beer tokens " for a joystick.
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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    The original poster needs to establish the condition of this 47 year old motor.-----Many owners pick on the carburetors as a first step.----Posting the compression values can lead to a process to get this motor back on the lake.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on each lead ?-----Waiting for...
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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    ???----Well , there are no hoses.---- Internal passageways recirculate oil on the 3 cylinder inline models, and also the V-4 and V-6 cross flow motors.-----
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    Golden Jubilee Evi Sportwin 10 - Should I convert?

    Just took apart 2 Johnson 6 HP powerheads.-----Near " freebies "------a 1966 had a blown head gasket.------Pistons . crank , rods were perfect.-----A 1971 model that had been re-assembled , but never run.----2 connecting rod needles missing.-----Crank , rods and pistons all good.-----Yes there...
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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    Some will argue.-----Step #1 is to post the results of a compression test.
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    Golden Jubilee Evi Sportwin 10 - Should I convert?

    Coils are scrap.----Sign that motor has likely not run in the last 30 years.
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    joystick docking design review

    I thought this is designed for twin installations ?------Bow and stern thrusters would be my choice for single drive boat.
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