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    1988 Johnson 90 hp V4 carb has no suction top carb

    If you do not understand this concept, then you will struggle with your trouble shooting !!
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    1988 Johnson 90 hp V4 carb has no suction top carb

    You need to take a look at this carefully.-----When intake and exhaust ports are open.----The cylinder will have air in it.----When piston goes up the intake ports close.----Then the exhaust ports close.-----Then compression starts.-----You could throw carburetors and reed valve on the garage...
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    Evinrude decals

    Try----nymarine-----Quality decals and other bits.
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    1988 Johnson 90 hp V4 carb has no suction top carb

    Nope-----The reed valves and air going INTO the motor have nothing to do with compression in the cylinder !!
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    Swapping lower units on 1997 115 hp Johnson with 1989 90hp Johnson

    The lower unit has nothing to do with the bulb collapsing.-----Check tank pick up tube.----Check tank vent.------Anti syphon valve.-----There is a restriction between bulb and fuel in the tank.-----What did you do to install the newer lower unit on your older motor?----Those newer lower units...
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    100293R Evinrude Starflite will NOT START, pulling hair out need expert help!

    Is the rotor keyed in the correct location ?
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    Finding the model fishman outboard

    Fuel pump or water pump.?-----Both are the same for many , many years !
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    ‘77 johnson javelin 85 remote control box

    Perhaps invest in a manual or politely ask how to test operation of the choke solenoid.----And the manual lever for the choke.
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    Can't get my lower unit gearcase off

    One way or another you have to move it up and down to break up the rust that is holding the driveshaft !
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    ‘77 johnson javelin 85 remote control box

    Nobody here knows what your level of experience is either !!-----Best to go to a good boat shop I think.
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    1998 Force 120 Stalls out in Low Gear

    You should be able to do a spark test in the water.-----Test run with a timing light one cylinder at a time.------Observe spark behavior.----Use a strong flashlight and shine into carburetor bore at full throttle.----Observe behavior of fuel coming up the main nozzles.
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    Lower Unit Gear Oil Running Temp ?

    Do you know how far ( up to 400 miles or more ) it is to cross to Greenland ?----How much fuel can you carry ?----Prepared to possibly travel in the dark ??
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    Are Force OBs as good as others?

    The FORCE outboards are simple and reliable.----One of the issues is that folks today have less mechanical aptitude.-----Outboards are neglected and dubbed as " JUNK " when simple things are overlooked.-----Look after a FORCE and it will run well and last.
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Remember when there were lots of the Jaguars that had the V-12 taken out and a 350 GM put in there ?
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    trim tilt motor 1986 125hp Force

    The two wire motor should turn with + to blue and - to green.----And vice versa.----The 3 wire motor just used a solenoid for the UP motion.-----The 2 wire motor uses 2 relays.----Not sure why you ordered the wrong motor !
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    Little bit of help needed

    This is a direct injected motor !!----No idle jets on this thing !----No exhaust cover either !
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    Fuel line for pressure tank

    It is available at many boat shops.----Available online as well.-----Beware of cheap stuff.----About $5 / ft for good stuff.-----But do a complete evaluation of this motor before spending any beer tokens on parts.----Inspect coils through hole in flywheel..------Inspect thermostat as they are...
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    Engine Switching into Neutral??? Please Help!

    Clutch dog is marked with " prop end " I believe.----If prop is OK then check shift rod height.----Someone may have turned the shift rod and unaware of shift adjustment.
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    Cool youtube channel

    Have looked at many of his videos.----Very entertaining and informative.----------It shows that few folks lift the hood and do simple checks.----It also tells me that many engines are well built / exotic / costly to rebuild.-----Great source of good used parts.----That is the purpose of this...
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    I'm trying to search for information on a 1999 Johnson 130hp outboard motor.

    A big displacement V-4 loop charged motor.----Large bearings.---Electronic ignition.-----Thirsty on fuel.-----If you just bought it , install a new impeller.----Record compression readings for future reference.----Does this motor run for you ?
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