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    Engine timing 55 Evinrude fleetwin 7.5

    I would get blisters on my finger tips.------Hurry to ------leroysramblings-----To learn all about working on these wonderfully simple motors.
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    Engine timing 55 Evinrude fleetwin 7.5

    When you set the breaker points at 0.020" the spark timing will be correct.-----There are no other adjustments except for throttle plate opening at the correct time.
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    Fuel line size

    Use 5/16" from tank to the motor for both.
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    1992 Johnson 175 Silver Star not getting fuel.

    A 1991 model.------You showed the oil tank in that one picture.-----It has VRO " automatic oil injection "-----But up to you to verify that system is working.--=--Learn about the electric primer valve , as the red lever appears to be in the wrong position.-----Start with a compression...
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    1970 Johnson 9.5 Gas Efficiency

    That model was NEVER offered as a 15 HP.---Only one carburetor ever offered.---------The newer 9.9 / 15 HP shared the same block.------There is the mistaken belief that you can make any 9.5 / 9.9 into a 15 with a bigger carburetor jet.------ 9.5 HP typically used a 0.049" orifice plug ( AKA jet )
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    1960 Evinrude Fastwin Stutter

    Is the upper crankshaft seal in there ??
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    Help with Boat Info

    Looks to be from the Edmonton area.-------With a boat like that you will save gasoline.------You will do more talking at the ramp with new friends than actually boating.----Looks like it had a Johnson / Evinrude 35 / 40 HP on it from around 1960.
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    Help please! 1988 Johnson outboard lack of power and stalls.

    Checked the flywheel key ?-----Nozzle gaskets in place?-----Timing on these motors is " fixed " for the life of the motor.----Careful if you decide it needs adjusting !!!
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    1986 Merc 75HP serial# 0A995041 won’t shut off

    Find the black / yellow stripe wire.-----Is it hooked up to the switch box ??
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    Help please! 1988 Johnson outboard lack of power and stalls.

    Sounds like a 2 cylinder 50 HP.
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    1960 Evinrude Fastwin Stutter

    Is there a seal at the top of the crankshaft ?-----Looks like a " club fisted " individual has been in there trying to remove the seal at some time.----Joint on that collar is slightly " open " for some strange reason.----Usually that joint is not visible.
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    1970 Johnson 9.5 Gas Efficiency

    Check the number / size of the high speed jet.----Possible someone opened it up to try and make a 15 HP out of it.
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    2004 Johnson 90 blowing main engine fuse

    Remove wire from the ELECTRIC PRIMER VALVE ( red lever thingy ) and see what happens.
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    1996 Johnson V4 130HP Intermittent Power Loss

    Test run with another tank and hose.-----And perhaps there is an issue with crankcase pressure to drive the fuel pump.
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    1960 Evinrude Fastwin Stutter

    Use valve grinding compound to clean up and match the tapers.-----Fact for you.-----The key lines it up for proper timing of magnets and breaker point opening.-----The flywheel is driven by the matching tapers.----The tapers lock when nut is torqued.-----Assemble the tapers CLEAN and DRY.
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    2005 J90PLSOA only firing on right 2 cylinders

    Have you looked at the water pump impeller ?
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    1969 mercury 800 (80hp) 4cyl Lower Unit Removal

    Forward works because when removed in NEUTRAL the lower unit jumps into forward when you sneeze.----Then the mismatch when assembling.-----If you remove in neutral , you have to make 100% sure lower is in neutral when assembling.
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    1970 Johnson 9.5 Gas Efficiency

    Check / replace fuel pump diaphragm.-----Inspect float and float valve.-------Agreed the 9.5 is not very fuel efficient compare to a 1984 model 9.9 / 15 HP or a 4 stroke.-----But you can carry that 9.5 at about 60 lbs.
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    2009 Mercury 9.9 stalls when given throttle. Dealer wants $500 to fix it.

    It was likely resolved 7 years ago !!!
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    Signs of bad pour foam

    Give supplier a call.------Maybe they will admit to a bad batch.
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