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    What type of gas tank for '79 Johnson 35hp?

    That is the correct and quality fuel tank.------I suggest replacing the 2 o-rings.----There is one on the outlet valve.----There is one on the valve that lets air into the tank.----The 2 wee pins are those valves.
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    Yamaha 90 2-stroke air hose?

    Were you running the motor on a hose ?---Boat launched and at a dock ?
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    Fuel filter

    Most fuel pumps have a fine screen.----Really all you need.
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    1981 70 Johnson. How to manually raise motor...

    The decal seems to be from that era.----But post the model number.----And where is the thrust pin?
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    Johnson 90 hp a weird one

    Some simple trouble shooting will what the issue in minutes.----Good luck with it.
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    How to interpret control cable number

    You need to adjust the black threaded thingy ( trunnion ) on the cable.
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    Johnson 90 hp a weird one

    ???----If you look closely at the cover you will see the METAL pieces.----Wires have been know to short to them----I can not touch your motor.-----But good luck with your motor.
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    Johnson 90 hp a weird one

    Do not run this motor until you correct the issue.---Plug wires shorted to the cowling ??------Make sure high speed jets are clean.----Check flywheel key.----Does spark jump a gap of 7/16" on each lead?-----Running with tested VRO ?----Conventional pump mounted directly over pulse port on intake...
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    90 Johnson 60hp off idle problem

    The latest water pump kit has the parts / instructions for the cooling system upgrade.----A wise man would act on this.
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    90 Johnson 60hp off idle problem

    There was a service bulletin in 1994 to move the tell tale fitting to the top of the block.----Therefor motor has not been at a shop that cared I think.----Just my opinion.
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    1987 Johnson VRO70 Model # J70TLCUR

    No , it has an electronic module attached to the pump.
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    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Not uncommon to find wiring like a bowl of spaghetti on older boats.
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    90 Johnson 60hp off idle problem

    Invest or borrow a proper compression gauge and post the numbers..-----Baffling to me why all these parts had to be replaced.----Any visible scoring when head was off ??----Does the tell tale hose originate off the side of the block, or was it moved to the top ?
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    A gasket could not leak that much.----Look carefully at bottom of cylinder head.----Stop video if you must.----Owner should post picture when head is off.
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    That cylinder head is likely warped , they all are.-----Unless it was refinished already.
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    Looks like the core plug , bottom of cylinder head is leaking.----Easy fix.
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    1979 25 HP Evinrude

    I would say if spark can jump a gap of 3/8" or more then stator is good.---If you lay a sparkplug on the block and see spark , that does not mean stator is good.
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    1987 Johnson VRO70 Model # J70TLCUR

    The VRO can be tested ----Or mix at 50: 1 in your tank.----Mark oil tank level.----Run the fuel tank empty and see how much oil is needed to bring oil level up to your mark.----And does the hose for the tell tale come off the side off the engine block or off the top??----Install a new water pump...
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    2006 115ELPT4S running rough at low speed, fine at high speeds

    Check availability of a new high pressure pump.-----Or perhaps have dealer check fuel pump output pressure.----Check lift pump as well.
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    1981 70 Johnson. How to manually raise motor...

    That is not TRIM.----Just electric tilt for docking , slow speed running.----There should be a release valve under the motor / pump assembly.----Lucky you if you can turn it to release and raise the motor?
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