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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    You may not be interested in one of these units.-----I think others will buy these things.-----Many " marine " motors are below the water line.
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    1975 Johnson Stinger

    These motor were for light boats with a 15" transom.-----They also used the 2 cylinder lower unit.-----A smaller lower unit and not considered robust at all.-----So not durable to be used on a heavy boat for hr after hr of hard work.------There are people looking for these and E-bay / craiglist...
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    1975 Johnson Stinger

    Sell it on E-bay !!
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    ???-----People are lining up to buy electric cars and trucks made by factories that did not exist 4 years ( ? ) ago.----Not going to get my beer tokens for one of those.----What happens when those products take a nose dive ?------How do they keep water out of azimuthing drive units on the big...
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    1967 Evinrude Speed Twin 9.5

    There is no comparison between that 1964 to 1973 model 9.5 HP and the 9.9 / 15 models that followed in 1974 to 1992 and then 1992 to 2005.
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    What horsepower is serial# 0g080810?

    Remove one high speed jet.-----Post the number here.
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    1967 Evinrude Speed Twin 9.5

    It will take a lot of effort on your part to find different gears that will fit and mesh properly.
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    1967 Evinrude Speed Twin 9.5

    It would take a lot of effort to find different gears to go faster.----Lots of beer tokens too.-----First ,make sure this motor is running on 2 cylinders.----They will run nicely on just one.----What are the compression numbers ?-----What kind of boat and how fast is it going ?----No need to...
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    Johnson Looper V4

    If using the electric primer valve improves operation it points to a carburetion / fuel issue.----------Stop running this motor until you find the problem.----A blockage in a carburetor will starve fuel and OIL to one cylinder.----Can cost big $$$ repairs.
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    Evinrude propshaft shimming question

    Any pictures of your parts and test set-up.
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    Froze up 25 hp 5842749 serial no.

    I do not believe there is a head gasket on this motor.---Just a water jacket cover.----If there is / was water inside this engine all this time it will need a teardown.----You may not like what you find.
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    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    I think you are grinding too much material away.
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    Froze up 25 hp 5842749 serial no.

    Remove covers on side of block ( sealed with o-rings ) so no cost.----Likely rusted bearings or dirt inside of engine.
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    Repair or replace the exhaust baffle for ‘84 suzuki DT30

    I think I would make a new part.----Stainless plate with some guides welded on for exhaust flow.
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    Evinrude propshaft shimming question

    There is no difference in shimming a short , verses a long driveshaft.----Blunt statement.----You are confused / doing something wrong.
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    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    I used a polyester repair kit on a 45 HP Chrysler cowling.-----The reek of that stuff is just awful.----Just epoxy for me now.
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    Johnson SPL88 2 Stroke

    Outboard motors are often ruined by inexperienced folks.----If you buy this 88 HP motor then read the owners manual before turning the key.-----
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    Johnson SPL88 2 Stroke

    It is NOT a commercial motor !!-----Witness the compression test carefully.----See that gauge goes to ZERO after reading the number.-----All should be around 120 PSI.-----Great motor if low hrs and in good condition.----And why / how did you blow up your motor after 2 run ??
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    Yamaha F60TLRB 2003 4 stoke - running wonky

    As they say.-----" most carburetor trouble turns out to be something else "----I would concentrate on spark issues first.----Likely nothing wrong on fuel side of things.
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    1973 Johnson 85 HP parts leads.

    You would need to take the time to see what fits what.-----Perhaps look at the 1979 V-4 and see if switching exhaust adapter can allow use of the 73 powerhead.-----The 73 model V-4 is an oddball.-----I would search for a mid 1980's as they are better deal.-----A big main center bearing on the...
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