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    video of my motor idling

    Carburetor slow speed mixture screws may also need to be adjusted.
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    4s full of oil

    Motors must be laid down the correct way.-----So ---Agreed get the oil out of the cylinders.-----Add oil to crankcase to correct level.----Start the motor.-----Install a new water pump impeller.----Enjoy the motor.
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    video of my motor idling

    Sorry but idle speed is adjustable on most motors.----You just need to find where it is!
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    Won’t stay running 125 force pestoline

    This points to an issue within the carburetor.-----The " back firing " could be a lean sneeze.----A much mis-understood thing.
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    Need advice on 1989 4 HP Johnson

    Clamp an adapter on the shaft.-----Pull straight with a slide hammer.
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    1969 Evenrude 6 hp (6202M)

    Use J4C and available everywhere.
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    1965 Johnson 6hp spark plugs

    Parts book shows J4C---And it should run / troll all day long with those.
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    Problems AGAIN!!!

    ----Try----evinrudeparts.ca-----For possible help.
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    1965 Johnson 6hp spark plugs

    These used a J4J ( J4C ) when a thermostat is installed.-----Will idle smooth all day.-----Yes , they can run with a J8C as well.
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    Suddenly lost one cylinder

    A bit of oil won't help.-----Likely suffered from broken piston rings.----Everyone of those motors will get that cancer !!
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    Problems AGAIN!!!

    You might find a shift interrupt switch on a V-6 outboard.---You will not find that item on a little 35 HP motor.
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    2009 Yamaha 25 ticking in neutral

    Take to a shop.----Have shift rod adjusted.----It will save you money and grief.
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    1983 35hp siezed after sitting for 5 years.

    If piston was 0.014" bigger than the bore it would not go in on assembly.-----Method of measuring / reading the micrometer must be revisited !
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    Suddenly lost one cylinder

    Take that head off and have a look.
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    Pontoon Transom Cracks - Need Repair?

    Aluminum is notorious for cracking like that.----Find a good shop to repair / re-enforce that.-----Motor flexes this as it is driving the boat.
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    What To Get?

    Get one of those 26' MACGREGOR sailboats.-----They are equipped with water tank for ballast when sailing.-----They are big and roomy.----They usually come with a 50 HP outboard and will plane off at about 20 miles / hr.-----I have seen a few of them.----Buddy had one because wife liked the " loo...
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    30 and 35hp power head interchangeability

    Few prop repair shops have a teflon " coating machine "---They just paint them black for show !!
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    30 and 35hp power head interchangeability

    They marketed stainless propeller in the 1970's.------They were teflon coated.----made of 400 series stainless ( magnetic ) that can show a bit of rust.----Teflon coating was cheaper than polishing.
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    The core plug is NOT designed to pop out !---Go to hardware store and get 10 new stainless bolts.
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    Won’t stay running 125 force pestoline

    Check the flywheel key.
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