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    1998 50HP SPL Poor performance at low engine speed

    Checked the flywheel key ?
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    With a few drops of fuel in cylinders the motor should " roar like a wild lion " -----The flywheel key is there to get correct timing.-----The flywheel taper and crank taper drive the flywheel when torqued to 100 FT LBS.----If tapers are not matched , key may shear again.---Use valve grinding...
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    1987 40hp evinrude vro (oil deleted) carb issue?

    Remove carburetor bowls.-----Are they clean or is there green " varnish in them ?----Did you remove high speed jets ( orifice plug ) to make sure they are clean?-----Is the fuel pump mounted directly to the side of the top cylinder ?
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    1987 40hp evinrude vro (oil deleted) carb issue?

    Carburetors are very durable and rarely need to be replaced.
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    40hp Dead Top Cylinder

    The reed valves have nothing to do with compression in the cylinders !----You can throw the reed valves under the work bench and get good compression readings !
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    That would be correct.-----No power to the control box.----But if that fuse was blown you could still start that motor with a rope.----In fact that motor can be started with a rope if it has a dead battery.
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    Gear shaft not engaging neutral (E8RCRM / Evinrude 8 HP 1984)

    Is it the original gearcase or a replacement?
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    1998 50HP SPL Poor performance at low engine speed

    Should be idling at about 700 RPM in gear.
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    It is a 20 amp fuse.-----And has nothing to do with making spark for the plugs.----But some folks will argue I am sure!
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    1998 50HP SPL Poor performance at low engine speed

    There are 4 things needed for motor to run.------Spark ( 3/8" gap ) at the right time.----Compression in each cylinder.------Compression in each of the separate crankcases.-----Correct amount of fuel.------Checked fuel pump diaphragm ??----It should be super easy to figure this out.----But I am...
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    1998 50HP SPL Poor performance at low engine speed

    The high speed jet is found screwed into the very bottom of the float bowl.-----Did you have those out and are they confirmed clean?
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    Adjusting the drive and carb linkages on ‘89 90hp

    Ignore post #10----posted in the wrong place.
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    Johnson 20 hp. Carburetor problem

    Is the thermostat in place / not stuck open / working as designed ?
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    Anti-Ventilation Plate Height?

    As a kicker there will be no issues as it is mounted now.
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    Johnson 20 hp. Carburetor problem

    Is the thermostat in place and working properly ?----Might be suffering from the classic 2 stroke lean sneeze as well.
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    55hp 1969 Johnson

    If water got onto crankshaft bearings there could be major rust / corrosion issues inside the motor.----Head bolt torque is likely 40 INCH LBS.
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    1991 60hp VRO Evinrude - No Spark

    Unless the motor was modified there is no fuse that can prevent spark if blown.----There is a fuse between the solenoid and the ignition switch.-----If that fuse was bad it would prevent the starter motor from cranking the motor over !
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    Adjusting the drive and carb linkages on ‘89 90hp

    Any pictures of both motors on this boat ??
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    Adjusting the drive and carb linkages on ‘89 90hp

    Shift rod height MUST be set to a specific dimension.-----Then when lower unit is installed the " thumbscrew " ( trunnion ) can be adjusted.-----So in forward gear can you turn the prop clockwise but not counterclockwise ??
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    Anti-Ventilation Plate Height?

    Is this a small kicker motor ?----Power of this motor ?
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