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    80s Johnson 110hp does going into gear

    Post the results of a compression test first.-----These have issues with broken piston rings.
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    1971? Mercury 650 Lightning Outboard issues

    Find the serial #
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    1971? Mercury 650 Lightning Outboard issues

    The serial # is below the lower cowling at the front.-----Compression is way too low.----Test with another gauge.-----Install a new water pump impeller now.
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    1967 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin with 25hp Carb: Trouble starting, staying running

    Some will argue.----I would not hesitate to take that motor apart.----It needs work.-----Perhaps a doner motor with a good block and pistons.
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    Cod season open today!

    The " ROCK " is on the list to visit.-----Only province I have not visited yet.
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    ‘06 Johnson 90HP Saltwater Won’t Crank

    Do you have spark that jumps a gap of 3/8" or more on each lead , yes or no ?----Sparkplugs are not involved in that test.------Nobody can see , hear or feel your motor.----Up to you to answer questions / provide information.----That is how this might come to a positive result.
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    Help with cooling my 1985 70hp evinrude

    Follow word for word.----Find the tan wire near top of cylinder head.----Slide the rubber boot to expose metal connecter.----Turn key to " on " at control box.----Touch metal on tan wire to a head bolt.----Horn should sound.
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    Help with cooling my 1985 70hp evinrude

    Could also be a 1985 trim / tilt grafted onto a 77 exhaust housing.
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    Help with cooling my 1985 70hp evinrude

    Nope----The hood appears to be a 1985 and not the same as a 77 hood.-----You need to check whether the 77 powerhead is properly installed on the 1985 midsection !!--------------Have you tested the overheat warning horn ?----Tell tale just is one way to indicate that water pump is...
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    ‘06 Johnson 90HP Saltwater Won’t Crank

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more on each lead ?-----How did this motor run for you last season ?----Lanyard switch in the correct position ?
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    87 Mercury 70 HP beeps

    Agreed------Find a good shop that will help with that older motor.----But many shops will not work on them----Sorry ----I can not help folks who ignore / argue on good practical advice.
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    Help with cooling my 1985 70hp evinrude

    I would be removing the powerhead to make sure that 49 cube block is not installed on a 56 cube midsection.------------No need to look at anything else !!
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    ‘06 Johnson 90HP Saltwater Won’t Crank

    There might be water in the carburetors.
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    ‘06 Johnson 90HP Saltwater Won’t Crank

    Did you flush the carburetors ?----Are you pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking it over ?
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    87 Mercury 70 HP beeps

    Impellers are easy to replace.----And outboard motors are often ruined by folks who are simply stubborn.----And not aware or reluctant to replace impellers.----That motor needs a new impeller about every 5 years !
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    Cod season open today!

    Just saw Petty Harbour on somebody's the list of 10 prettiest towns in Canada.----But I have to visit that area one day.----Spend some time on George Street and enjoy some fiddling and local music.
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    Need help debugging 72 Johnson sea horse 25

    If you do not know how old the impeller is , it needs a new one.-----Check thermostat too.-----I often find them missing or stuck open.
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    Impeller Replacement 66' Johnson 40hp

    ----Had a fellow on the phone ( 6 hrs away ) couple of weeks ago.----Looking for a used part and asked a bunch of questions.-----I jokingly said---" this should be worth some suds "----Sure enough he brought some when he picked up the part.----You get slammed on here sometimes when you suggest...
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    Cod season open today!

    Whereabouts on the " ROCK " ?
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    1986 Johnson 70 not charging

    Stator does 2 things.----Charges the battery via the rectifier.----Provides voltage pulses to the powerpack for ignition,----Rectifier is not that much $$ and easy to change out.
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