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    Losing a cylinder intermittently ‘86 50hp

    have you done anything electricaly ( clean plug wire ends , measure coil resistances to compare etc..) what about the carbs..... any work done on the LS circuit jets and drip chambers some don't like it but try simple stuff like a good shot of seafoam it did wonders on my snowblower...
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    Newly bought Johnson 7.5

    don't forget to change the impeller (age unknown to you) and replace the gearcase oil (see if any water got in if so a GC reseal may be in order. use new nylon washers as it may be just the washers not doing their job to seal the GC) unscrrew the top Idle adjustment . needle a half turn...
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    it is suppose to be solid (no holes) ) but that fix ain't so bad... you do not need to worry about the filter being clogged up. just clean the brass screen and reinstall it :) in retrospect it is a good solution and a lot cheaper than chasing a new filter . It is a solution I will use...
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    2010 Evinrude etc 60HP won’t stay running

    feeding it fuel ??? how ..with the fuel primer pump ? did you check the lift pump & screen for clogging....tank fuel pick-up ok ? tank venting ok ?
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    try soaking it in hot water instead.... don't force it or break it !!
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    Evinrude 1975 85 hp electrical starting issue

    Assuming the diagram reflects your engine .... the selenoid gets a ground via the safety switch and the momentary 12V to energize it, comes from the "start" key via the neutral switch . Critical points are the 12v supply feeding the key assembly switch operation to apply 12V to...
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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    took a week to free up my 9.5hp with the wood peg approach :-) now sits & runs proudly along it's big brother
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    well you have what is called a probable low hour motor with those nice coils :-) time to order new ones. Chineese one are cheap and have worked well for me ...if not is a hurry to get them shipping is free may as well get some new condensers to 1.5 - 40HP Outboard Engines Ignition Coil...
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    Just a question

    no gasket on the gear case housing just remove 4 bolts and drop it to unbolt the water pump housing for the replacement impeller slide the new impeller down the shaft don't loose the small key & reinstall it check closely the impeller housing has 2 VERY small holes... see pic...
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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    take a wood peg 1 inch dia. x12 inch or so remove the cyl head and wack the piston firmly try rocking the fw back and forth keep soaking rings are probably just stuck keep soaking with wd40 or pb blaster like juices
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    Uhhhh

    starting involves fuel ignition and...oxygen while being compressed sparks may be weak due to a bad condensers did you service the ignition yes.. no ? did you clean the carb yes ..no ? what exacrtly did you do to " clean" it try to spray some fuel in the carb face .. if you get...
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    Just a question

    yep and if seized inject some lubricant like wd40 in the cylinders and let it soak a a day or two then retry in the mean time drop the lower unit to check the water impeller and with the gear case off try to rotate the flywheel by hand if OK GREAT !! if stuck with the Gear...
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    Just a question

    nice easy motors to work on... 1- change impeller 2-check gear oil and replace use new washers to seal properly 3- won't hurt to clean the carb passages with carb cleaner ...DO NOT put carb cleaner on the float !! if float crumbles ...replace it 4- remove the pump cover and inspect the...
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    why not try the folks here at iboats for parts or for info... Try also Tim's outboard.. I have dealt with them a few times ...good service and $$ Tim's Outboard to service the motor the Johnson red book is what you need if you are a member of AOMCI you can access to it we can't...
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    Evinrude 1975 85 hp electrical starting issue

    have a buddy keep your key on START and wiggle, prod all the wiring you can reach..especially in flexing areas also check neutral switch and safety switch if you get a reaction you have a broken wire....time to whip out a test lamps or volt ohm meter surgery and a soldering...
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    Evinrude 1975 85 hp electrical starting issue

    does the selenoid click in START mode ??
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    Foot oil leaking

    if oil goes out some water must be entering the GC do you have any water in the GC oil ...drain and check
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    1953 Evinrude 15hp 15012 water pump question

    you are not putting that beauty back in the water are you :-)
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    patience brings joy... Chineese proverb
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    give it a wack upwards also ... try to alternate to break the rusty joint surface
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