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    18 hp Johnson no spark

    Wires going to the correct set of points ?----Cam upside down ?----Sparkplug wires replaced ?
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    2000 Johnson J90PLSSE LU identification

    Many years of crossflow V-4 have that gear case!!----And gearcases from say a 1980 model V-4 would also fit.----So easy in my opinion.
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    2000 Johnson J90PLSSE LU identification

    I would rather have say a 1992 V-4 crossflow ( also an exact match ) unit in good condition.-----Than a new aftermarket one !!
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    2000 Johnson J90PLSSE LU identification

    That is an older v-4 crossflow gearcase.-----And in my opinion it is a more durable gearcase than those installed on the 60 degree loopers.---.----Remove the prop.----Look inside and see if there are 4 screws holding the propshaft bearing housing in place.
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    Starter

    Visit---- crowley marine--or------evinrudeparts.ca
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    115 evinrude fuel leak

    Correct that is the fuel primer valve with the red lever for manual operation.-----Get the repair kit.-----But I think there may be more issues with the motor.
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    1999 Force/Merc 75HP 3 Cylinder 2-Stoke Rough Running Issues

    Testing spark has nothing to do with the sparkplug itself.----Test the spark with a tester or make one with some wire / cardboard / glue.-----If flywheel key is sheared the timing will be off.
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    1999 Force/Merc 75HP 3 Cylinder 2-Stoke Rough Running Issues

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on the 3 leads , yes or no ?-----Has the battery been load tested , even if new ?---Flywheel key checked ?----Water pump impeller changed every 5 years ?----Water in the fuel ?-----Factory fuel pump installed or an Amazon special ?
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    Force twin120hp Slow Cranking

    Bad water pump impellers , but it ran fine??----Post the actual compression numbers here.----Need to evaluate these engines before spending any beer tokens on them.
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    Force twin120hp Slow Cranking

    How did these motors run for you last season ?
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    Mercury Outboard identification help

    Post a few pictures of the engine block and carburetor.
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    Mercury Outboard identification help

    Those decals were only used in 1984 and 1985.
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    Excessive smoking

    I used to fire up a pair of 235 HP Johnson 2 strokes.----Lots of smoke.-----A am sure people in the marina thought ---" there must be something wrong " with those motors.
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    Excessive smoking

    Some of the newest parts motors I own are 4 strokes.----Thrown out by big shops / marinas and not worth repairing.
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    G3 1610 prep charges?

    Marketing 101 these days.------Offer a product at a low price and then add on some " fees " I think.
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    Excessive smoking

    The general public thinks that a 2 stroke is an inferior motor.------And those E-tecs operate like a 4 stroke for part of the revolution of the crankshaft.------Able to do that with a good computer.
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    Excessive smoking

    Lubrication / smoke /oil in gasoline going through conventional 2 strokes is much mis-understood.
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    1977 55 HP Evinrude

    Don\t use any kits other that factory " original quality " parts.
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    Excessive smoking

    Thermostat stuck open ??
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    1977 55 HP Evinrude

    Screw #30 and gasket #29 are missing in picture on post #12
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