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    1988 Johnson GT150 acceleration issues

    do google or utube searches on bogging outboards . Fuel starvation seems a frequent cause assoc. with air leaks, degrading "grey" fuel lines, dirty filters etc...
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    1958 seahorse 10 running hot

    ok you changed the impeller. Was the engine run before the change ? and what is hot and then you went ahead with the change or did it just become hot after your work ? did you do any gasket work ?
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    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    Bummer I guess .... suggestion... up to you .....but if your 4hp works fine transfer the magneto parts to the 6hp. if surging stops you found the area of concern. if surging does not stop...fuel starvation is occuring..... back to fuel , carb, hose tank issues. Try the engine with...
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    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    well if not fuel quality, not a plugged up carb, good hose good filters , good fuel pump etc....ignition could be a cause. condensers even new ones can be bad or react to heat build-up. VOM testing of condensers is not conclusive unless truly bad. points being mecanical less...
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    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    glad to help ..sometimes I eat crow . you do not suspect fuel but bad fuel is a known cause of surging. is your's fresh ?? did you check the bottom HS orifice jet ?.
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    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    pumping lots of water is fine but.... lack of cyl. jacket cooling water could still be a problem causing overheating. the only way to find out is touch it has suggested or scan it an infrared thermometer . btw lots of diffdrent opinions on this but Seafoam could be tried. It certainly...
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    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    I probably need to download the red book from the aomci sites... Garry Spencer's site and downloadable RED BOOK is no more ... this site has it for $20 https://watercraftmanuals.com/outboard/johnson/manuals/johnson-302231.htm there are plenty of utubes on the subject anyway.
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    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    make certain the bottom fat donut #21 is installed to !! do not use a big wire ... use carb cleaning tools or small mono line in jet orifices. make certain float is not upside down ... it should drop level with the carb bowl.
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    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    did you wire clean HS jet and main HS tube
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    Surging Johnson 6 hp.

    have you tried hand pumping fuel when it does start to falter ? Tank vent open ? and working ? hose is good ? needle clip on the float is installed ? cooling OK ???
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    2004 Evinrude 115

    agree but... would you buy a 20 year old engine with " harder" to find injectors and unknown history. Don't get me wrong my 2005 has run great for 18 years but 2024 is coming up and as years go by... the future is uncertain. My 2 stroke kickers (small Mercs or OMC) from the 60's...
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    Wiring Diagram for BRP Evinrude 5006180 Remote Control Box

    lots of multi pin connectors on amazon. if you c an't find theexact fit to your current harness you can always hook-up a new connector set and match each wire on male and female side. just find an appropriate one for your installation...
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    Any fixing this?

    Don't fix if it is not broken but....... if it is broken you gotta fix it !
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    2006 FICHT evinrude 250 HP

    what is on the ID plate ?? that is the only way to know. check service prices from the dealer & if you do go dealer.... get a PDF dump for your files . you may want to invest in EV DIAG. for the future needs .and as a first step before going dealer service. may save you tons...
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    fuel pump gets hot

    see above post #2 . ETEC OWNER'S BOARD https://www.etecownersgroup.com/latest full of expert mecanics incl the board owner BArnacle BIll which can answer most questions on ETEC,s
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    2006 FICHT evinrude 250 HP

    post engine model on the plate can't do much other than suggest you acquire EV diag. which works on FICHT EMM,s EV diag is available on Amazonor possibly IBOATS runs on windows 10 laptop. they always suggest to run the laptop on it's own battery (no AC connections) if it...
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    multimeter to time Evinrude 5516; 1958 5.5 hp

    see video... may be the same you saw to service oldys the JOhnson bible is all you need https://watercraftmanuals.com/outboard/johnson/manuals/johnson-302231.htm if you get the double pointed timing tool it makes timing a lot easier. you can adjust points and not have to pull the FW...
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    2006 FICHT evinrude 250 HP

    the only way to know is to use EV diagnostics and find out what fault code is shutting it down . Check the LEDs on the EMM it may tell you the area of concern . see manual https://docs.google.com/document/d/16BAQLd2i43h30MTOuWJ0-T6_DO9wX5yK5MzOOunwzUk/edit certain it is a FICHT and...
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    fuel pump gets hot

    I can't vouch on quality of the pump illustrated just user comments on AMAZON can guide your final choice .......consult EOB folks as to the small filter in the vst it can be cleaned with carb cleaner and air blown dry .....new one is just a few $$$ depending on the dealer . check...
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    fuel pump gets hot

    The only sensor for the HP pump is a current sensor monitored by the EMM... it can detect OPEN (no current) SHORT (excessive current). there is no fuel pressure sensor) btw.. replacement pumps non oem can....and have generated fault codes due the the pump current load not meeting...
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