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    Question on starting an outboard. And fuel line question(s)

    ????--Nonsense -----It is the MIXTURE adjustment !!-------Idle speed is at the bottom of the tower shaft.----Ignore the " start " on the twist grip, turn handle to the neutral stop.----Check thermostat.-----They are often stuck open or missing.
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    1978 500 50 fuel pump

    Doubt it.-----Post your compression values here.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads ?-----Replaced the water pump impeller about every 5 years?----Inspect exhaust under powerhead for blockage.
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    Prop cone for and older Johnson 4.5

    If it is for a 1980's model it is available at most BRP / Johnson / Evinrude repair shops .----About $20
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    40hp shearing flywheel keys?

    Time to give it a try.-----Wipe any embedded compound off.----Install and torque.----Test run.
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    No Spark

    Could be an issue in your wiring harness.----Like wires rubbing together.
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    Switched coils/wires?

    You can test.----But motor cannot run with wires switched.
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    Chap Quality Control is gone

    Do employees get paid per hour ?-----Or by the job?-------If they can prove that the job is " done " they get paid.-----Right or wrong.----Piece work can lead to short cuts.
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    40hp shearing flywheel keys?

    Use a flywheel turning tool to hold it.-----Agreed , the key locates it for timing.----The locking taper drives the flywheel.----Assemble clean and dry.
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    Chap Quality Control is gone

    People were buying everything that came out the door.------Opportunity to make money in the short term.
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    No air filters?

    It has been that way for about 100 years.----Only some of the newer 4 strokes are using air filters I believe.
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    Engine only running on 2 Cylinders.

    You need 4 things for the motor to run.----Fuel-- , Compression, ---Crankcase compression----Spark at the right time.-----So inspect the bottom carburetor.---Check reed valves for #3 cylinder.----Look for holes in crankcase of #3 cylinder.----You only have 2 of the 4 at the moment for #3...
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    Motor revs up but doesn’t go anywhere?

    Not the same set up as what you might find on a 25 HP -----Try another prop.----Post the results.
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    1993 9.9 hp/15 hp power head to 1991 15 hp bad powerhead outboard.

    I think the 91 ignition / flywheel will fit on the 93 model.----Intake from 91 will fit on the 93 block.----Look carefully in the parts book
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    1993 9.9 hp/15 hp power head to 1991 15 hp bad powerhead outboard.

    This needs some careful study of the parts book.----The issue might be the shift linkage mounting.--And throttle control / cable mounting.-----Much of the actual blocks is the same with bigger bore / pistons in the 93 model
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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    Be a shame to fix one motor and have the other one go phoofff a month later.-----Was involved in commissioning a 28' antique runabout.--Owner had just bought it.-----One of the Chrysler flathead 6 engines was bad.----We suggested why not do the other motor too.-----He did not argue , said --"...
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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    A wise man would also look at the cylinders on the other motor.-----Order an extra head gasket is all it would take.----Don't forget new impellers and seal kits for the gearcases too !!
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    LOOKING FOR HELP WITH A OMC STRINGER STERN DRIVE

    The reverse coil has 4 threaded holes to hold the propshaft bearing carrier.----Do you have this apart now ??----Not much can go wrong with the electromagnet.----What trouble shooting have you done if any ???----Your location ?
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    LOOKING FOR HELP WITH A OMC STRINGER STERN DRIVE

    Your location?------If in Canada ---evinrudeparts.ca ------or----kings propeller repair.----Both in beautiful / clean Ontario
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp prop size

    A 9X9 ----3 blade -----13 tooth spline----For NON through hub exhaust.----0763585----First # is for 9" diameter second # is for 9" pitch.----And on a 20' boat you might need a 7 or 8" pitch.
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp prop size

    Not sure why this is so confusing to the OP ??-----The prop in picture #4 simply will not fit on an 84 model !----And you have an 84 model.----Your location ?
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