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    1976 55 HP Johnson

    well since the pump is new and presumed working it could still be clogged from that "old" tank . check filter under the pump cap and tank pick-up cost 0$
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    Obsolete fuel line question

    B.O.A.T. break out another thousand they say :-)
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    Starter rope replacement 1998 8hp Evinrude.

    I buy my starter cords at a tool rental place . With multiple power tools and negligent customers wearing down/breaking pull cords all the time they have good quality cord in all sizes for their tool maintenance shop and us "outboarders" . They sell me whatever I need at minimal...
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    1976 55 HP Johnson

    pumping the bulb is usually indicative of a weak or faulty fuel pump check for small air leak or try a new tank & hose from a buddy also..check all filters for obstruction, tank pick up etc.. especially the one under the cap on the fuel pump..
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    Obsolete fuel line question

    $60 for.. a few hoses doesn't seem to bad for peace of mind if this is the first hose swap on a 80'S engine (40 years of reliable service) I would not worry about the next swap :-)
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    Starter rope replacement 1998 8hp Evinrude.

    btw if the wear/break area is the same you can always slip on a 10-12 inch piece of heat shrink tubing over the pull cord . It should not impeed the operation while protecting the wear zone. :-)
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    Buying CDI rectifier ? Johnson 30 hp 1987

    looks like you found the solution to your problem.
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    Buying CDI rectifier ? Johnson 30 hp 1987

    what problems did this create sudddenly ?? if handy with a VOM you can probably test the 3 diodes . A 3 phase rectifiers is basically 3 diodes with outputs going to the RED lead Did you measure the voltage on the connected battery posts or are you seeing this on a depth sounder or...
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    Starter rope replacement 1998 8hp Evinrude.

    try to polish off any friction areas if any on the guide'S inner surfaces.... you can always buy a new guide maybe the fixed the "problem" what was the life span on the pull cord 23 years...??? if so, I would not declare this an issue to fix. make certain you reinstall a quality pull...
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    Upper Water Tube Grommet Replacement 6hp 1985.

    .......So unless I can find a 3rd Party to download Flashplayer from, this isn't going to work for me, correct? i guess so. :-(
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    Upper Water Tube Grommet Replacement 6hp 1985.

    the three small dots (using EDGE) are at the top right just below the X used for closing an open window window. clicking the ... will open up a long list of subjects and at the bottom you will finf a star wheel logo click the star wheel to access parameters in the parameter...
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    Evinrude E Tec 135

    don't think my 75 ETEC has a pee hole it comes out the hose connection at the back of the lower housing... down the lower housing and out by the prop with the exhaust maybe the 135 is the same ??
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    Starter rope replacement 1998 8hp Evinrude.

    the spring may be broken or unhooked off the retaining pin due to the backlash on the spring when the cord broke. up to you.... but maybe you should open the whole thing up and inspect the innards The Johnson red book hasa few hints on fixing up older but similar starters Recoil Starters...
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    Upper Water Tube Grommet Replacement 6hp 1985.

    Adobe Flash Player 9 which has gone EndOfLife and won't run. mine works fine go to the top right ... select PARAMATER wheel Left column select COOKIES & SITE AUTHOIRISATION select ADOBE activate the authorization by sliding the button to ON and every time the system will ask...
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    Sluggish starting

    see video around minute 2:50 (567) 6 Hp Johnson Evinrude Carburetor Rebuild - READ COMMENTS - YouTube
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    Sluggish starting

    the small round cover on top of the carb is NOT a lead shot..commonly used to plug cavities/channels. that round cover gives access to the low speed chamber where fuel drips down and vaporizes when sucked into the carb. If the 3 small hoesare plugged little or no fuel will be fed...
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    Sluggish starting

    did you clean out/inspect the idle circircuit chamber on top of the carb ??
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    Sluggish starting

    how clean was the clean job ... on the carb ??
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    1970 60hp 3cyl bogging when throttling up

    did you remove the top plug and clean the low speed idle chamber in casethe small holes are not perfectly clean.
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    1970 60hp 3cyl bogging when throttling up

    old style carbs.... sounds like flooding.... float upside down ... ? inlet needle ok ? tried doing a blow test on the carb ?
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