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    BF100 out of time?

    How did it run for you last season ?-----Check belt timing.-----Check valve clearance.-----Post results of a compression test.----Those carburetors take some folks 3 tries to get everything clean enough.-----Do not run it anymore till you determine the issue.
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    Most dealers would have a 15" pitch in stock.-----Very popular item used from about 1970 to 2005 models.
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    The horn was first used in 1972 model 50 HP and up.----Johnson / Evinrude had overtemperature in 1962 40 HP and on most electric start / bigger motors.-----And many people never realized this.-----Amazing as to how many folks said ----" Never knew it had that " ---After I showed them the simple...
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    Does anyone remember when car & boat engines only had.

    You have all read about the recent events with folks trapped in electric cars.-----Computers and push buttons failed miserably.-----Manufacturers should be ashamed of vehicles with no manual back up to open doors . crank windows down.-----Old time systems wore out / degraded slowly.------Gave...
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    Kill Switch Problem 1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC

    Lanyard switch stops IGNITION SPARK.----Neutral switch stops cranking.
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    Buy a 5hp Mariner with a blown head gasket?

    Corrosion and hydrogen " embrittlement " are not well understood.
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    Kill Switch Problem 1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC

    The lanyard switch is NOT part of the starter motor circuit !----There is a switch in the control box that only allows the starter to operate if lever is in neutral.---So simple.
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    Buy a 5hp Mariner with a blown head gasket?

    It has been clearly stated that this a YAMAHA built engine !!-----Fasteners are metric.
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    Kill Switch Problem 1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC

    The lanyard / kill switch does NOT prevent cranking.-----It kills spark should operator leave the helm.
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    The factory buzzer was in the control box and plenty loud.
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    You may have discovered your issue.----Getting parts from a good dealer is always the best.----Some online sellers will sell you just about anything !!!
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    Evinrude Timing Tool

    These timing pointers are nothing but a " dummy " flywheel.------You can use your flywheel to do the exact same job.----Just takes a little longer.
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    25 HP 4 stroke vs 40 HP 2 stroke???

    About 20 lbs in my opinion.
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    25 HP 4 stroke vs 40 HP 2 stroke???

    About 20 lbs more.-----And prop rated power.
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    How to find the best Doctor

    Many medical types are interested in the money they can make.-----Some know that insurance pays for everything.------Kaching , Kaching is the key word
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    Really-----Every big JOHNSON since about 1962 had a temperature alarm !!
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    need a new prop ?

    Sounds like motor is mounted too high.-----Dount that a 13" prop works for your set-up.
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    Do your new plug wires have a metal core ?
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    Why is finding information on boats so difficult?

    You go to a hydraulic cylinder place.----Put old parts on the counter.----Say---" can you help with this "------Or find a place like-----ABLE O-RING----And see a million different o-rings / seals.
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    Post the actual compression test values.----Should be around 140 PSI.
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