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    Ignition kit for 1960 Evinrude

    Most old time boat shops will have the parts on hand.----And 1960 was the last year for a bronze bushing on the wrist pin.----Do a complete evaluation on this motor before spending any beer tokens.----Gears / gearcase bushing above pinion / thermostat / compression test.
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    1988 Evinrude 28 SPL

    The lever on the control box is NOT the choke !---You may have a bad o-ring seal in the gas line fittings.-----I used to replace those for folks 50 years ago.----Tiday at $2 / minute most shops ask you to buy new fittings.
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    88' Force 85hp lower unit oil viscosity

    Filling from the bottom drives all the air out.
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    Mystery small Johnson 65? 6hp?

    Doubt the screw is missing !---The 6 HP is not to be compared to the 9.5 HP.----Lay this motor down with transom clamps facing the sky.-----Now look down past the clamps and you will see the screw.
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    1960 Evinrude 10hp fuel pump

    These pumps rarely fail.------What is your motor doing / not doing ?----The parts break down on another site show the parts and assembly.----May or may not help you.----And in my opinion if you study the parts it should be evident on how the pump works.----And how fuel flows through the pump and...
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    Evinrude 40hk -90 reverse problem.

    That amount of wear shown in post #24 is not going the be an issue to get reverse!!----Simple as that.-------
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    1992 Mariner 30 hp shift linkage nut hits gear housing

    It is a 1992 model.-----If it did not interfere before than I suggest checking your work / re-adjust the coupling.-----Make sure it is set-up correctly.----Lower unit parts are big $$$ items.
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    1992 Mariner 30 hp shift linkage nut hits gear housing

    I think you need to revisit the way this was re-assembled.----Serial # of this motor ?
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    Evinrude 40hk -90 reverse problem.

    See post #14
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    Does the Lower engine mount wear out?

    Corrosion / rust is the culprit.
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    Loose flywheel magnets

    Factory has a repair kit for that.-----See a dealer
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    Ignition kit for 1960 Evinrude 10hp

    Still installed on 1990 model 1.2 HP
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    Retro-fit fuel pump

    A 10 HP.-----Use a fuel pump 0388685----Of you are a gambler you can try a Chinese bargain pump.
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    Evinrude 40hk -90 reverse problem.

    Clutch dog looks like new.
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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    Gel seal is a product that has a very low filler content.----Reason being is that most if not all the sealer must squeeze out.----The crankcase halves are a precision metal to metal joint.----It MUST be for proper bearing " clamp up " and to seal crankcase compression.----I have measured the...
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    '76 Merc 50hp "Switch Assembly"

    It is a switch that stops the motor when it is tilted up too far.-----Like when you hit a submerged object / log.
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    I need a tool, don't know what it's called...

    Used to work in an inspection department.----Cabinet full of pin gauges and " go / no go gauges ".----And when a special size was needed i used to hard chrome plate a gauge and they would grind / lap to the size needed.----Same day fix there.
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    1993 40hp Johnson Starts for about 60 seconds and shuts off

    Not many folks are going to respond to this topic.----I suggest they close this thread !!
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    1993 40hp Johnson Starts for about 60 seconds and shuts off

    After you motor has stopped you need to remove cowling.-----Remove sparkplugs.----Install a spark test device.-----Crank it over and see if there is spark.-----I suggest you rush to a repair shop.-----I am not interested in providing more input on this topic.
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    1993 40hp Johnson Starts for about 60 seconds and shuts off

    But you need to determine if there is no spark or if it ran out of fuel.-----Nobody can do the simple testing for you.
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