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    Carb fuel leak johnson 88spl

    Float valve is leaking.-----Gentle tap with butt of a screwdriver may work to loosen a suck needle valve.
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    Need to vent....

    Saw a video to do with replacing a car battery.----Unbelieveable where and how the battery was installed.----Even had to take windshield wipers off.------Have a 2010 Buick and soon will google how to install the spare tire if it has one.-----Impossible to do in winter if it is mounted like some...
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    Need to vent....

    My father bought a brand new beetle in 1962.-----Had issues with it and the dealer as far as I know.---I will never own one.----Manufacturing is different today.----Company attitude to the consumers is getting worse.-----Too much plastic and cheap parts used to assemble cars today.-----Designed...
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    Engine wont Start

    Is each piston moving ?
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    Evinrude 50 impeller

    The gasket will be fine.-----It takes an amazing amount of effort to turn that impeller !
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    9.9 Evinrude 4 stroke carb modifications for idle

    I am quite sure there are adjustments to open throttle plate a wee bit.
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    1990 2 stroke evinrude 40 hp

    Buyer beware on that one.
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    Beauty mark or compromised log?

    A product called----LUMIWELD-----or similar will fix this.----An aluminum brazing rod.-----color will be different than the aluminum of your pontoons.----A darker shade once weatherized ( is that a word ? ) after a while.
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    Cork gasket

    No need for a sealer in my opinion.----If any air leaks , it will be replaced when engine is running.
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    Johnson CD 24D drive shaft removal

    I understood how this was made / worked back in 1968.----There are no mystery parts on a CD model for me.
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    Johnson CD 24D drive shaft removal

    That pin drives the mechanical seal under the powerhead.----Very important.-----Need to look up there to see a slot for the pin to go through.
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    Evinrude 50 impeller

    Sometimes an adhesive is used to hold parts in position during assembly.-----Once assembled they serve no purpose.
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    1987 40hp evinrude vro (oil deleted) carb issue?

    The primer VALVE is not used to adjust mixture.---I think you need to revisit carburetor cleaning.-----Or consider the simple task of removing cylinder head to inspect in there.-----Compression values are LOW on your motor.
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    Johnson 150/175 carb saw

    Carburetor has nothing to do with starting.----Are you pushing in the key in while cranking it over ?-----The electric primer valve puts fuel directly into the intake air.----This fuel bypasses the metering circuits of the carburetors.
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    Johnson 150/175 carb saw

    Model # of this 150 ?-----Is it a GT 150 ?
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    Short shaft to long shaft

    Did the seller say that the 88 model is a short shaft ?-----Do you have a model # of the 88 shorty ?
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    Short shaft to long shaft

    I think the 88 model is a different block at 56 cubic inches.-----The 84 model is 49 cubic inches.
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    Gasket around the nozzle ?
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    It has been clearly stated that ---" spritzing fuel / oil mix into the top carburetor there is no change at all "----- This issue should be so easy to resolve !!
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    Evinrude 50 impeller

    Permatex Aviation can be for almost all applications.-----That motor really is not high tech and small leaks around water pump are not critical.
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