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    Compression Test without a battery?

    Rope is easiest and does no damage to nut or crankshaft threads.
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    Loose ball bearing

    ??----That ball is part of the shift detent set-up.----Clearly shown in the parts manual online !!
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    Compression Test without a battery?

    I suggest you remove the 3 bypass covers to look at pistons / rings.----Pull it over with a rope.----Perhaps ask a " wrastling , high school champion " to give you a hand pulling the rope.
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    1995 Johnson 70hp starts then dies

    Last effort to help.----You say when you operate the manual pump nothing changes.----That suggests to me that the fuel pump on the motor is working just fine.----Perhaps test run with another hose and tank.----Fuel pumps are easy tio inspect and repair.-----I would never buy a new one !!
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    1995 Johnson 70hp starts then dies

    The electric primer valve put fuel directly into the engine.---This fuel does not go into the carburetor bowls.-----This fuel bypasses the metering circuits in the carburetors.-----This strongly suggests that carburetors need attention !----You have replaced the water pump impeller ?-----Motor...
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    1990 Johnson 120 HP outboard voltage too high.

    Pretty well al parts are available if you know where to look.
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    Fuel problem

    Post compression test numbers.-----You have replaced water pump impeller.-----Spark jumps a gap of 3/8" on all leads ?----Carburetors confirmed clean and not flooding ?----Checked exhaust tuner for blockage ?
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    Compression Test without a battery?

    Depends on the motor.------Some can be pulled over with a rope.-----That will give a good compression test.-----What motor ?----Model #
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    06' Merc Optimax ?

    I would pass on this unit.-----Not well supported I think.
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    1990 Johnson 120 HP outboard voltage too high.

    What kind of battery is installed ?----I would replace the rectifier / regulator.
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    Identify a hose

    It is just the hose that provides pressure for your speedometer !
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    1978 70hp Johnson not pumping enough gas

    Fuel pumps run on a PRESSURE pulse and not so much on vacuum !----I would never buy a new pump.-----A $7.00 diaphragm is about the only thing that can go wrong on these simple pumps.
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    1978 70hp Johnson not pumping enough gas

    Think to explain / answer here.----Post your compression numbers.-----Does spark jump a gap of at least 3/8" on all leads ?-----Checked flywheel key ?----Is high speed jet confirmed to be clean on the carburetors.----High speed jet is screwed into the very bottom of float bowls.
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    1996 - Johnson Outboard - Difficulties Starting But Runs Great

    If you do not pull the cord with a bit of effort , there will be no spark.-----You get mad and on the 5th pull you pull it fast and it starts.
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    A manufacturer might say-------" wow , you bolt the drive on, you install the control box , install the electronics.----Push the button and go ".----No trained staff required perhaps.----Price advantage right there.
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    1958 Evinrude 18hp piston part number cross reference

    A donor motor is what you need.-------Will save you a lot of beer tokens.----Place the wanted add and pick one up on the way home.
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    1979 Evinrude 55 hp 55975C

    20-29/32"----Make sure you know how to set / measure this.
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    How to install flywheel

    Look at the rust stain marks.-----That is one way to line it up.
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    1958 Evinrude 18hp piston part number cross reference

    Cast iron is very porous.-----Corrosion goes in deeper than the eye can see.-----Easy to find a good used block and pistons.-----What does the crankshaft and bearings look like ???----Should be lots of donor motors in Wisconsin.
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    Updating transom bracket/swivel assembly - 76 evinrude 75 hp

    Install your powerhead and lower unit on any of the 49 cube 3 cylinder mid sections , up to 1988 models.
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