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    1980’s 90hp Tower of Power No Start

    You could have some wires mixed up.---I believe wires and switch box are clearly marked / identified.----You are pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking it over I hope.
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    Proper oil level for 60hp Bigfoot

    Find the dip stick first !!-----On a 4 stroke it might have a yellow handle.
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    1996 Evinrude 50 hp 3 cyl shift rod

    Stop----Your engine should have the hitch pin.----Remove that pin.----Post the shift arm all the way to the port side and rotate slightly.-----Shift rod will be disconnected.----Might need an assistant to push on the shift rod under the cowling.-----When you are done you will say " wow , that...
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    BOATING FROM DULUTH MN TO MADELINE ISLAND WI

    Just checked the world wide chart here.----Yes , you can go between the islands.----I myself would not go through the islands at 25 mph.----You would miss all the scenery !
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    1954 cd11 johnson wont run

    If spark jumps a gap of 3/8" your magneto is OK in my opinion.
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    1954 cd11 johnson wont run

    He stated coils were replaced !!---He states spark jumps a gap of 3/8"-----Hard to get spark at the wrong time on these simple magnetos.-----Carburetor work needs a revisit.----Reed valves need to be inspected.-----Any sign that this motor was completely torn down by a previous owner ??
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    BOATING FROM DULUTH MN TO MADELINE ISLAND WI

    So can you go between those islands or are you planning on going all the way around.------Plan on a 10 hr trip I think.
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    Outboard Mounting Height

    We can only go by the information posted !!-----We do not read between the lines.-----Visit your local boat shop.-----Pay for the professional help.----Get a refund here on your way out perhaps.-----I believe folks tried to help you.
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    1977 Johnson 140TL Rectifier troubleshooting

    Remove cover off the terminal strip.----Post picture off the cover and the terminal strip.
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    1954 cd11 johnson wont run

    When piston comes down it compresses the new fuel charge in the crankcase.-----When piston is fully down the fresh charge rushes into the cylinder ----It is compressed when piston goes up in the cylinder.-----Many videos on U-TUBE explain this concept,--Some better than others.----See post #17...
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    1954 cd11 johnson wont run

    Filer bowl level DOES NOT change when motor starts.-----Remove the lower carburetor needle.-----Operate primer on the pressure tank.-----Does fuel flow out of the carburetor bowl , yes or no ?
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    1954 cd11 johnson wont run

    You have spark.-----You have compression.----So need to look into CRANKCASE compression.----Need to revisit carburetor work.-----I have a couple of these green motors for parts.-----Would be an easy fix here !
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    1977 Johnson 140TL Rectifier troubleshooting

    Is there a gray wire on the terminal strip ?
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    1954 cd11 johnson wont run

    There was when it left the factory !----What does a compression test show?----Post the numbers here.
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    Mariner doesn’t go into forward or reverse.

    Agreed----Driveshaft may be broken-----Get your money back !!
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    Tilt and trim

    Those valves can be locked by a " high pressure event " so I believe it will work well again.
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    1976 25HP Evinrude Hard Pull Start

    No----When it is fully retracted those arrows must line up.-----Look for / find one arrow on housing and the sheave.----Remove handle to shorten rope if need be.
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    1954 cd11 johnson wont run

    Is there a glass bowl under the carburetor?----Is there a filter in there ?----Are the 2 hoses hooked up correctly.-----------I can not see or touch your motor.-----But I know those motors inside / out.
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    1954 cd11 johnson wont run

    Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more?----Pressure tank ?----New fuel filter ?
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    1992 40hp johnson fuel

    Do a compression test on thee motor.----Post the numbers.
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