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    I’m at a loss - Evinrude 40

    Testing for this issue is a waste of time on a hose.-----They bark and roar and sound great running on 1 cylinder.!
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    I’m at a loss - Evinrude 40

    A 40 HP on a 15' boat should sing and move at about 32.5 MPH-----If it does not then some trouble shooting needs to be done.----Just had somebody drive 4 hrs for me to look at a motor.-----Trouble shooting found that one of the " new " parts he put on was defective.----Replaced it with a good...
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    Another Q about this '71 9.5hp

    I have lots of motors !----Seen it all too.----Just finished helping a desperate owner of a 2000 model 70 HP Johnson.--Ready to sell his motor.------Motor had no spark after investing many beer tokens in parts.-----Called me looking for a flywheel.----I said " you do not need a flywheel...
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    Another Q about this '71 9.5hp

    It is all tied together.====Post the results of a compression test.----Pull flywheel and inspect the ignition coils !-----I gave heard it many times ---" I just bought this motor "-----I always start looking for the reason it had to be sold !!----If all is well with the motor , you must install...
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    Another Q about this '71 9.5hp

    How did this motor run for you last season ?-----Someone may have been adjusting that knob for no reason.
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    I recently purchased a 70 HP Merc of unknown vintage, The serial number is on a plate on the right leg of the mount. Help me figure it out please!

    A 1982 model , more pictures ?
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    1986 Johnson 150 HP Crossflow V6 Rebuild - Now What?

    Install the factory reeds.
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    1993 evenrude 70 hp compression

    As stated very common for #2 to be KAPUT.----The service bulletin came out in 1994 to move the telltale.-----But these motors are good and rarely need to visit the Evinrude hospital I think.
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    1997 Johnson 20hp

    Install a new impeller.---Test run again.
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    1995 25hp Johnson 2 stroke, what are the best years for the 25 hp?

    It is the same basic engine block from 76 to 2005 or so.-----Anyone from late 1980's would be my choice.
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    1979 Evinrude 70973R 70 hp Outboard

    Could be the exhaust covers leaking.-----A known issue with the 49 cube blocks,
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    1974 Evinrude 40hp ignition

    There are 2 posts on the ignition switch marked " M "-----To run the 2 posts are OPEN.------To stop the motor the 2 M posts are connected.
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    1995 Mercury 2+2 Help needed

    This motor only idles on the top 2 cylinders.----The bottom carburetors kick in at about 1800 RPM.
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    I’m at a loss - Evinrude 40

    Cheaper to visit a good shop and have them look at it.
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    1995 Mercury 2+2 Help needed

    Steps to take.----Nodody can see or feel your motor.----Need to know the compression values.----Post the actual numbers.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all 4 leads on a test device, yes or no ?----Replaced water pump impeller every 5 years ?
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    1989 Johnson lower unit compatibility

    Quite a few from 1979 to 1998 model crossflow V-4.----Your location ?----In Ontario , Canada try----evinrudeparts.ca
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    1974 Evinrude 40hp ignition

    Black plug.---12 volts is only used to energize the start solenoid and the choke solenoid.----The magneto under the flywheel generates the spark when it turns fast enough.
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    I’m at a loss - Evinrude 40

    And you were really convinced it was the reeds !!-----What trouble shooting are you prepared to do.----Have a fellow driving for 4 hrs for me to have a look at his motor.--2000 model 70 Johnson.------He has guessed at everything and replaced almost all the ignition components ----Wasted lot of...
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    Prop bearing cage

    Good luck with your project.
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    Prop bearing cage

    These units are easy to work on !----No alignment to be done if parts all look good.
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