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    Yamaha 40 HP (F40LA) New Water Impeller Still won't Pee Water

    Water in your tub must be 6" above the impeller.-----Maybe the tell tale hose is plugged.
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    Evinrude outboard year

    CT would make it a 1983 model.----Pictures ?
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    Idle / Slow speed timing advancement screw missing?

    Sorry ---You should post the actual compression values.-----After that other meaningful steps to take will follow.----Perhaps a cylinder sleeve has rotated.---That could be found with inspection camera or removing the cylinder head.----Do you install a new impeller every 5 years or so ?
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    94 Johnson venom 200 Bogging in forward

    Maximum timing advance is around 20 degrees.
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    Idle / Slow speed timing advancement screw missing?

    There is no adjusting screw on the PORT side of this motor.-----Starboard side is where you look.----These things do not go out of adjustment.----So what is your motor doing / not doing.----What trouble shooting can you do.-----Start with posting the actual compression test values.
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    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    I have had better looking motors than that given to me.----Just parts is what it is.
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    Engine parts

    Yes ---I know that would be a 2 stroke !----Good luck with it.
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    Engine parts

    Model # of your motor ?-----Outline your starting procedure here.-----And are you pushing the key in while cranking it over to start.-----If motor cranks slow the spark will be weak.----So do you have a tested battery ?---Starter motor and cables in good condition ?
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    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    Likely the best thing you can do with that abused motor.
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    Engine parts

    This site right here and others.----In Canada---evinrudeparts.ca----Or your local dealer.----Avoid using Amazon " really good deals ) as there have been issues.----Why do you feel you need carburetor kits ?-----What is your motor doing / not doing?----Post the actual results of a compression...
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    EXCESSIVE smoke…

    Well----The water pump impeller must be SUBMERGED as these pumps are not self priming.-----Launch the boat or get a bigger test bucket !
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    EXCESSIVE smoke…

    Motor running in a test bucket with water 6" above the impeller ?
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    battery charging issue has me stumped

    But post #2 suggests testing the battery.-----So here we are.
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    1975 Johnson 115 v4 won’t idle

    About 120 PSI or more.----Those gaskets have nothing to do with compression in the cylinders.----Does spark jump a gap of 7/16" on all 4 leads using a test device?
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    1975 Johnson 115 v4 won’t idle

    Correct.---Might need some new gaskets for a few $$ to learn lots.
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    What starter gear?

    Post #2 seems quite clear I think.
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    1975 Johnson 115 v4 won’t idle

    You have a cheap gauge or a motor that needs some ( a lot ) of work.-----Remove a few bypass covers ( 6 bolts each ) and look at pistons / rings.
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    Sound check in Mercury 115

    That motor idles on the top 2 cylinders.----Bottom 2 carburetors kick in at 1800 RPM.
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    1983 evinrude 115 mystery hose

    ???--Plug that hole.----Plug the wee hole on the forward edge of the gearcase.----Throw the hose away.----Use your phone to see how fast you are going through the waves.
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    E10RCNS 9.9 1982 evinrude lower unit seal kit

    I know of one shop that is now at $175 / hr ( Canadian funds ) and busy.-----I know of one dealer that has been told by other shops to charge more.----Refuses to do so and is also busy.
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