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    1968 Johnson 6 hp cd-25c

    Some scoff at the idea of having to lift the powerhead off.----Fact is , the motor is 65 years old and likely the original gears and clutch dog.----Simply because shift adjustment is factory set and a novice can not mess it up I think.----When powerhead is off there is the opportunity to service...
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    78 Johnson 115hp Crossflow Stalls When Put into Gear!?!

    How did the motor run for you last season ?----Post the results of a compression test.----The actual numbers.
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    1968 Johnson 6 hp cd-25c

    These are wonderfully simple , well engineered motors.----They run like Swiss watch if in good condition.----People who know about these motors have a few of them.----Others do not want them because the shop around the corner refuses to work on it.
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    Water under front of power head

    The water tube is to be installed into the exhaust housing FIRST.-----Then the lower unit is installed.
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    1968 Johnson 6 hp cd-25c

    Agreed , shop labor is the roadblock with these simple motors.-------New products are engineered for quick assembly in the factory.-----No adjustments and not fixable.-----Just wait till folks realize that the big $$$ EV they bought to save money ends up to be a financial disaster.
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    Evinrude 1987 E50BELCUD Idle Performance and Timing Question

    The red lever is not a switch.----The red lever is for manually opening that primer valve.----Used in case you have a dead battery and need to start this motor with a rope.----Start the trouble shooting with a compression test.----Post the numbers here.---Check the thermostat.----Test run with...
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    Rectifier question for 1984 Evinrude E140TLCRD

    Post some more pictures.----Any unit on there that has 2 yellow wires going to it ??----I can see the water cooled rectifier / regulator on top of the block.----Between the relay box and flywheel.----You have to remove flywheel to get it off.
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    1984 starcraft islander

    Carbide scraper ???-----Or a wallpaper scraper.
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    Furst boat and first restoration project, have some questions.

    Hydraulic steering on a boat that size is overkill and expensive.
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    Old Johnson 3hp

    Simple test to do.----Does spark jump a gap of at least 1/4" or more, yes or no?----If coils are original they might be cracked and due for replacement.----A fuel pump to run with a remote tank was an option.----The spot for the fuel pump is on the block.----Fuel filter might be plugged.----High...
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    Furst boat and first restoration project, have some questions.

    I believe ---SEASTAR ----Has a kit that mounts on the transom and also one that mounts in the splashwell side if there is room.
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    Another outboard ID thread - Sorry

    The 6502-----Indicates a 6= 6 hp and 5 = 1965.----A wonderful / simple / easy to maintain motor.-----Install a new water pump impeller and inspect thermostat.----Parts are not hard to find.
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    1979 Evinrude 115999R

    That is the idle relief.----Normal for water to spit out at idle.----Lots of water comes out of those 2 holes at full throttle.
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    1979 Evinrude 115999R

    It is just a matter of time before the rings break.
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    1984 J90MLCRD='84 90 HP Johnson- No sleeves??

    One more time-----I see broken rings all the time.----And often on more than 1 cylinder.-----That means most folks think " the motor runs , so what could be wrong " !!-----Note ----I rebuilt the first one with broken rings in about 1981.-----And many more since.
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    1984 J90MLCRD='84 90 HP Johnson- No sleeves??

    Are you sure you wrote those dimension correctly ??-----As 41.158" seems like a big journal.----Every one of these V-4 blocks will suffer that fate of broken rings.-----If an owner does not maintain a motor , cheap oil , check VRO output , wrong prop , leave impeller in too long etc they will...
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    E70TLEDA Primer Choke

    Your local BRP dealer will help you.----evinrudeparts.ca----- and others can help you.----Amazon generally does not have mechanics on the computers or the phone help line !
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    Suzuki DF150 stuck bearing carrier on lower unit

    Bearing carrier with bearings and seals is not expensive.-----So it must come out first.---Get it out.----Drill it to weaken it.----Split it in say 4 places with a Dremel and save the gear housing from brute force.
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    1970’s Tom Sawer ski boat.

    ----B.O.A.T.----Bring on another thousand.-----On my project the epoxy alone was more than what was paid for the boat.
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    E70TLEDA Primer Choke

    You beat me to it.----I would use the factory kit myself.----Fairly easy to do.
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