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    Torque spec wlywheel bolt johnson 70

    About ---102.5--- FT LBS
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    Looking for some help

    If motor " cranks and cranks " and refuses to start it is not related to reed valves being open a bit !-----Do some other trouble shooting.
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    Looking for some help

    Say 0.010 maximum is allowed.
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    1978 Johnson 4hp 4R78E. E?

    Perhaps a midyear minor change.
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    Vapor lock/ sticky float?? 30HP JOHNSON 2 STROKE

    Test run with another tank and hose.
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    What engine do I have?

    It is a 1978 model 85 HP.----And I believe it is the " JAVELIN " styling on the cowling.---Obviously the cowling was sold or went missing.
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    Shift issues on 9.9

    Pretty simple to me.
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    Looking for some help

    Check the flywheel key.----On most motors you can not determine if key is sheared by using a timing light !
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    Fuel pump for 4.5 HP Johnson

    What other trouble shooting has been done on this motor.-----The 2 big tests are compression.----Post your numbers here.---Does spark jump a gap of at least 1/4" or more on both leads ?
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    neutral/drive 1953 gale 5hp

    Do you know how a " wrap spring " works ?----Does your motor not have drive and neutral now ?
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    Looking for some help

    Checked the flywheel key?
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    J115PL4SR Fuel issue.

    This would be a Suzuki built 4 stroke.
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    Engine cutting off high rpm .

    Model # is ?----Primer bulb does not need to be hard once engine is running.-----How did this motor run for you last season ?----Post the results of a compression test here.----Once those are posted you will get better responses here.----Water pump impeller replaced ?----Overheat warning horn...
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    Starcraft chieftain i/o to outboard conversion

    Wood in the transom looks like it might be rotten.
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    Shift issues on 9.9

    The lower shift rod must be screwed all the way in.----Backed out enuff for bend to face forward.-----Notch on lower shift rod MUST line up with hole in connecter before the screw is put in.----There is no adjustment at the brass connecter.
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    What have I got here?

    Many parts would be in stock at a boat shop.------Many consumable parts are same as Johnson / Evinrude.-----Pull the flywheel and inspect ignition coils.----Post picture of the coils.----Powerhead must be removed to install a new water pump impeller.
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    What happens if timing is off?

    The answer is no.----But what motor ? ---Model #?-----What is your motor doing / not doing ?----What trouble shooting has been done ?
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    yamaha f150 running problem

    Do a compression test first.----Any sign of water in the oil ?
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    make remote start and add key switch

    Poster is working on a 1990 model 9.9/ sailmaster I think.----They did not used a solenoid.----Used 2 identical switches , one push to start.----The other was used to allow starting in neutral.----A solenoid from a Japanese outboard can be fitted under the hood.----It was NOT a 90 HP as hinted...
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    Evinrude Identification

    Picture of the ID tag ?
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