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    1984 Evinrude 25hp prop size

    And a prop attaches to a motor but----FITS ----the boat.-----What size boat do you have.
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp prop size

    The prop in the 4th picture is a " through the hub " and totally wrong for your motor.-----Where are you looking for a prop ??----This should not be difficult in my opinion.
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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    Lack of maintenance.----Many folks do not realize that most outboards require a new impeller about every 5 years.------Quality of the oil.-----Wrong pitch prop for the size of boat and load.-----Sorry , most folks think that if a motor starts , barks and roars that nothing can be wrong.
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    Evinrude 25 - Part Missing

    That is a 1960 or 61 model.----Not much if anything will fit on a 1977 model 25 HP, some nuts & bolts maybe.
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    1400 RPM loss from 13 to 15 pitch!!!

    That high revving tiny prop and pointy lower unit were not efficient.-----But it allowed motor to rev up quicker until prop started to bite as speed increased.
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    1400 RPM loss from 13 to 15 pitch!!!

    Test done by me 40 years ago.----A 16' ski boat.----1970 115HP Evinrude.-----All on same day.----Just me in the boat.------No power trim tilt.-----Thrust pin in same hole.---A 19" pitch SST prop.----Great acceleration top speed 54 MPH at 5800 RPM.-----A 21" pitch SST ----Good acceleration top...
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    Mystery small Johnson 65? 6hp?

    Will work to evaluate this engine.-----Just don't run full throttle too much.
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    I have done my own boring at friends workshop.----Cost me $25 / hole + set of honing stones and my time for the work.----Pistons / rings and gaskets.----Most bearings can be re-used based on my experience !
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Had a panic call from a dealer.-----Looking for a rebuilt block.----Did the job for way less that what you are spending.---Dealer gave me an extra bunch of beer tokens as well.
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    Mystery small Johnson 65? 6hp?

    What is the pitch of the 9.5 prop ?---What boat ?-----What are you doing with the boat ?
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    Has anyone actually seen ethenol ruin anything?

    My lawnmower ( 2 stroke Lawnboy ) fired up on the first pull this spring.----Left outside under snow all winter.
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    $2500 and you are doing the work yourself ??-----Way too much in my opinion.----Many times the pins just slide into the new pistons.-----Heat the old pistons to make the pins fall out !
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    Has anyone actually seen ethenol ruin anything?

    What color were the carburetor bowl gaskets?
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp prop size

    The 84 model 25 has the older split gearcase.-----The 85 model 25 has the through hub exhaust according to parts book.
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    Motor revs up but doesn’t go anywhere?

    Install another prop and test run.
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    1990 Trophy with twin Force 120HPs need help on timing and idle adjust

    And you said----NAH ----no issues with the motor ??
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp prop size

    ???----But the 85 model 25 HP appears to have a totally different gearcase !!
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    1973 40 HP Compression

    Those cylinder walls are in AWFUL condition.----Take this motor apart or shop for another motor.
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    1995 Johnson 70 Horrible Idle

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more on each lead ?
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    Mystery small Johnson 65? 6hp?

    It is a 1968 model 6 HP !
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