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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    I used to work in a big powerplant that was considered " clean " by some.------I do not believe a coal fired powerplant is clean.-----I see the great lakes freighters bringing coal to power stations at 70,000 tons / load.-----Not clean electricity in my opinion.-----I have heard that many used...
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    Can you imagine a $20,000 battery that can not be repaired.-----And nobody wants to repair this stuff either.------The liability on the fire risk in an underground garage is huge.----Insurance simply will not approve the repairs to this modern " junk " in my opinion.
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    Agreed---Parts for many older motors are easy to find.-----The new generations do not have knowledge of simple mechanical , reliable stuff.-----Wait till the wiring and sensors on new EV cars start to act up.----Hugely expensive repairs or " throw it away " are in the future.
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    A carburetor is just a simple device that responds to the airflow in the venturi.-----If it is clean it will work just fine.-------Gaskets should be in reasonable condition and the carburetor will work for years.-----Carburetors do not fail instantly like modern sensors , computers and fuel...
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    Factory repair kit has the parts you need.
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    How to get my throttle roller closer to the armature/flywheel?

    Many folks are confused with throttle cam adjustment.-----To the untrained a gap between the cam and the follower just does not seem correct.-----Mot outboards in good condition run with a gap between follower and cam.
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    1980 115HP Tower of Power hydraulic steering

    I would say there is no difference between a 1980 " tower of power " and a 1985 model of the same motor.
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    1995/96 25Hp 3 cyl Evinrude running issues

    Post #2 seems to suggest that you need to install a new impeller.----Many folks are not aware that outboards need a new impeller about every 5 years.-----And there are still many sellers that will fire up a motor at the end of the driveway.----No water to cool the impeller !!
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    1990 200hp firing/not fitting

    I can not hear your motor.----Checked flywheel magnets ??
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    What causes this?

    I can't see a video.----I am thinking upper motor mounts.
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    Decoding Serial Number

    The -----EN ------Make it a 92 model.-----Post pictures of the motor.
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    Need help with engine timing on 70hp johnson

    Good luck with sorting out your motor.
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    Need help with engine timing on 70hp johnson

    there was a service bulletin in 1994 to move telltale to the top of the block.
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    Need help with engine timing on 70hp johnson

    Does the hose for the telltale come off the side of the block or the top ?
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    1995/96 25Hp 3 cyl Evinrude running issues

    The automatic mixer should be removed and tossed away as far as you can.
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    1995/96 25Hp 3 cyl Evinrude running issues

    Replaced the water pump impeller ?-----test tun with another tank and hose ?------Still running with automatic oil mixer ?
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    VHF on All the Time?

    See what your local Coast Guard says about having the radio on while underway.
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    2001 Johnson 70

    Do you have a model # for this 2001 motor?
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    Need help with engine timing on 70hp johnson

    Do some other trouble shooting.
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    Need help with a model number

    The ---TT---was for tiller models with trim / tilt-----Simple as that.
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