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    73 50 hp johnson quit, now nothing. Help please

    Check safety switch in control box.-----Annd possibly one on the motor ( white wire.----Only one white wire goes to the safety switch on the motor.
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    Outboard in the Lake

    About 40 years ago folks brought a motor to me after 3 weeks of submersion.------Every passage way was full of sand.-----Took it apart and no rust / corrosion marks anywhere.-----Got the motor running.---Took my own motor apart 24 hrs after submersion and exposure to air.----Found corrosion on...
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    73 50 hp johnson quit, now nothing. Help please

    Did overheat horn sound ?----Agreed , see if flywheel will turn by hand.----Drain gear oil and check for metal bits.
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    Which rectifier for an Ev 1987 90HP (E90TLCUR)

    The 35 amp was the factory update.----The 9 amp rectifier will also work.
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    Outboard in the Lake

    If the motor was submerged you need to get it running ASAP.-----Some manuals suggest 6 HRS !!----Manuals also suggest submerging it again until you arrange help to get it running.
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    Which towing position

    The motor in question does not have power trim.----Should be towed with motor down.
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    1994 mercury 25hp 2 stroke

    Use a puller with 3 bolts to get the flywheel off.----Lots of videos on U-tubeI think.
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    1998 Force 120 Stalls out in Low Gear

    Just go to a boat shop.----Use a filter off a 115 HP Johnson / Evinrude.----Your location ?
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    Fuel pump diaphram

    Agreed----This is easy.
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    1979 Evinrude 70973R 70 hp Outboard

    Your location ?
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    Motor has no power under load

    It just sounds great out of the water.----They all sound great.----Post compression numbers .---Check for spark.
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    Which towing position

    Agreed----If there is 8" road clearance you tow with motor down.----Easiest on the transom and motor brackets.----Tow with motor in gear.
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    Prop Locking Question (Reverse Locking Cam?)

    Prop mut be turned when shifting to reverse.
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    Kiekhaefer Mercury KE-4 ignition question

    See post #2
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    Kiekhaefer Mercury KE-4 ignition question

    I got confused.----The clicking was on another website.---What ignition system is on your motor ?----Is the cam not part of the flywheel hub on your motor ?
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    Electrolysis not a bad thing

    I am sure in the event of an " incident " that the manufacturer will step up to help !
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    1990 90HP E90TLESB rough at low RPMs

    One plug that looks like new means.-----Too much fuel.-----No fuel.-----No spark.----Reed valve issues.----Compression issues.
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    18 horsepower 1969 evinrude

    Agreed----With no thermostat it should run cooler.----Is the 160 at idle or full throttle on a boat.----Or in a tub with water at least 6" above the impeller ?
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    Kiekhaefer Mercury KE-4 ignition question

    Just a few clicks on this page and you can order the breaker cam for the phelon ignition system .----just $6.00---
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    Broken Skeg

    In some areas that get cold / iced up in winter , big rocks get lifted by ICE and drop of where the ice gets stuck and melts.----Charts may not show that in spring.
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