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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    Antique Outboard Motor Club-----And -----leroysramblings -----Will nearly teach everything about older / affordable motors!!
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    It happened years ago.-----Folks would come in with an outboard and say ---" I just bought it and it is not running very well "-------Still the same today.-----Very few good running motors are available by private sale !!
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    15hp 4 stroke lower unit changing

    Is there a spacer on the exhaust housing or is it 1 piece ?
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    The 6 HP is a wonderful motor.-----Extension kits might be found via an ad on the ----aomci-----Free ad.
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    Some 5 HP 2 stroke Suzukis around 2000 were marketed as Johnson.---And some Johnson 4 strokes after 2000 were built by Suzuki.-----You will need to do some careful shopping to find parts for your " blowed up " motor !!
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    1970 4HP Johnson

    There was a 15" extension kit available in the 70's for these motors.-----One issue with these motors is splines rusting out due to lack of maintenance.
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    Your motor does not fit in that picture at all !
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    Inherited a custom made wooden replica 1950's runabout WITHOUT an engine

    Some of these boats have huge value based on reputation of the builder.----One builder always used a " single plank " of mahogany for the transom. Etc , Etc.----Location of where it was built.-----Number that were built.-----Or based on reputation of the shop that restored it.-----A custom "...
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    The pistons are likely scrap too.-----Yes , you can hone and all that but a patch job like that will not get you a nice running engine.----Take it apart.----Inspect everything ( post pictures ) of piston skirts.----You will learn a lot !!-----If it was in long time storage the automatic oil...
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    Motor likely ran hot.----Or issues with oil / lubrication.---Or wrong propeller.-Laying on it's side had nothing to do with it.----New owners and people invent new ways to destroy 2 stroke motors on a regular basis.-----Good luck finding repar parts.-----Find----browns point marine ----or...
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    Inherited a custom made wooden replica 1950's runabout WITHOUT an engine

    I know of a shop that used to repair / maintain old boats and motors like that.-----They slowly started saying to these " well to do folks " time to think about installing something newer.----- No down time with modern engines.-----Modern engines do not sound the same as a Buchanan . Scripps or...
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    Serial number means ...?

    Agreed----It is a simple fact that people will sell a boat / motor when faced with expensive repairs.-----The trouble shooting starts with a compression test.----Post your numbers.------Those motors never had an overheat warning feature either.----If motor proves to be in good condition a new...
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    1978 9.8 Overheating

    Is the water in your test bucket at least 6" above the impeller ?
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    How to best start a boat with a push button

    I do not believe there is a " choke " or a carburetor on this fuel injected motor.-----Have you checked the " neutral start " switch.
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    Inherited a custom made wooden replica 1950's runabout WITHOUT an engine

    Visit your local shop and get an estimate.-----You might be shocked.-----Best keep it in the backyard as a " pirate ship " for the grandkids I think.
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    Force 120 1976 - Was running great, then gradually lost ability to idle. - Need Help Please

    The FORCE brand appeared in about 1983 / 84.-----Perhaps you have a Chrysler with a Force cowling..-----The fuel pump is driven by crankcase PRESSURE pulses.-----So look there for possible issues.-----Post your cylinder compression values.----That may offer some clues.
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    1996 25hp johnson questions

    Something is / was loose under the flywheel.----Or components were not adjusted properly and flywheel is catching on them.-----Time to pull it and make the needed repairs !!
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    Wiring a kill switch to 85h chrysler magnapower

    ???----If the 2 " M " terminals are not used , why would you wire them in now ?
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    1996 25hp johnson questions

    If you take a close look at the operation of the linkages , you will see.-----That rod and that goofy spring holds ignition fully advanced.----When you back off the throttle it hold ignition fully advanced and allows throttle plate to close.----A fuel saving feature.-----Hurry to your local...
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    1996 25hp johnson questions

    The cam opens the throttle plate at the marks.-----See your manual for the correct adjustment of the stop on that rod !!
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