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    Check valve 4 hp

    It makes sure that oil is recirculated !
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    Check valve 4 hp

    Replace the valve.----It is a $7.00 item !!
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    89 Johnson 60 HP VRO No Start

    There was a service bulletin in 1994 to move tell tale fitting from the side of the block to the top of the block.-----I would be taking the head off to look at cylinder walls.----At 85 PSI there might be serious issues.
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    89 Johnson 60 HP VRO No Start

    Test compression with another gauge !
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    89 Johnson 60 HP VRO No Start

    Does the tell tale hose fitting come off the side of the block , yes or no ?-----Note----I know what a 3 cylinder 60 looks like.
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    I’m at a loss - Evinrude 40

    Orderly trouble shooting needs to be done.----Running to the parts store gets expensive !!
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    89 Johnson 60 HP VRO No Start

    Some will argue----Step #1 is a compression test.---Post the actual numbers here.-----Does tell tale hose come off the side of the engine block or off the top ?
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    I’m at a loss - Evinrude 40

    What else did you forget to mention ?
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    I’m at a loss - Evinrude 40

    Post compression test values.
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    !996 50hp 2-stroke tilt tube/ cylider pin stuck fast

    Maybe your local garage can pull it out.
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    Need info for 1961 5.5 HP Johnson CD-18

    If it still has the original head gasket you might consider removing it,------The new gaskets are improved.---Sierra is the best deal.----Inspect thermostat as they are often stuck open or missing.
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    1998 Johnson Ficht low compression 1 cylinder

    Your location ?
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    !996 50hp 2-stroke tilt tube/ cylider pin stuck fast

    Is the one end of the pin drilled and threaded?----That would be how you pull it out with a slide hammer.
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    2008 90TRL need more power!

    Sounds like it is running on 2 of 3 cylinders.----Do a spark check next.----What pitch is the prop now?
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    Need info for 1961 5.5 HP Johnson CD-18

    The original mix was 24:1 on those.------But 1961 was the first year for needle bearings on big end of the rods.----So internally there is no difference with a 1965 model ( now rated at 6 HP ) that ran on 50:1 mix.----Another lively oil debate.
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    What is it

    ?---VOP---is what ?
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    Driving boat and it dropped out of gear won’t move. Stalls in reverse

    Agreed----Always fill gearcases from bottom.----This might be an expensive lesson.
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    85 horse dropped number 3 cylinder.

    The head is warped.----Refinish if installing a new gasket.
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    Driving boat and it dropped out of gear won’t move. Stalls in reverse

    Take gearcase apart see what is wrong.----This sounds expensive.
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    85 horse dropped number 3 cylinder.

    Could be as simple as a blow head gasket.----No point guessing.----Open your tool box.---Start investigating.
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