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    Dented pontoon log with tear

    You just have to sit and look at it.----Come up with a plan.------Buddy bought a 33" sail boat years ago.----Had a bulkhead that was rotten at the bottom.------He cut out the bottom part and epoxied in a new piece.-----One afternoon of work.-----Previous owner looked at it before it was trucked...
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    Dented pontoon log with tear

    Hurry to a local airport.-----Find somebody that will cut out the damaged bits.-----Make new bits and weld them in. -----Not hard in my opinion.
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    Super Ugly Pistons

    There are some oil recirculation lines on this motor.
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    1971 Johnson 60 HP No Spark.

    Each post has a number on it.-----The leads are threaded into the cap.----What is your motor doing / not doing ?----Please do not compare these things to an automotive distributor !----This motor is 50 years old and I assume it was running in those years.-----Must not be anything wrong with the...
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    1962 Johnson 5.5 hp questions

    Steps to take.--Do a compression test first and post the numbers.----Do a spark test , does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on both leads?--Install a new water pump impeller before your first fishing trip..-----The lower needle is adjusted for best operation at full throttle.----The upper...
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    1992 Force 40 HP won’t run in gear

    Mixing gas and oil at 50:1 on this motor ?----Did you test overheat horn ( if equipped ) ??----And have you checked water pump impeller ?-----Do a compression test and post your numbers here.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on both leads , yes or no ?
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    Johnson 150 V6 Ocean Runner - not starting

    Model # is ??
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    1999 50hp Johnson only starts at full throttle

    Time to post the compression values.----In this case do a spark test , both plugs out to see if spark will jump a gap of 3/8" or more.----Then install plugs and see if it will still jump that gap.----As stated before if you answer the simple questions , folks here can point you in the right...
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Sorry-----It takes more than 1 weekend to become proficient in rebuilding a 3 cylinder Johnson outboard.-----Work slowly / carefully and best to get a factory manual !!
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    I would never use ball hones.------Ball hones hide the imperfections in the cylinders.------Makes you think you have good cylinders when in fact there might be issues.
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    1996 Johnson 50 hp 2-stroke carbs

    About the only difference is the linkages on the outside of the carburetors.-----As far as metering the fuel into the airstream they both work the same.-----What is your motor doing / not doing ?
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    Buccaneer disassembly questions

    There is no alternator on this motor.----Use a puller with 3 bolts 1/4-20NC to pull the FLYWHEEL.----The 3 bolt holes around the crankshaft are to be used.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Your local machine shop might have ( believe it or not ) a product called " honing oil "----Mine does and I pick up about 2 liters at a time.-----Or use google to find some DIY substitutes for that fine product.-----Use ---sunnen honing oil ----in your search !
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    2-Stroke Intermittent Bogging During Break-In (25:1 oil mix)

    Tested with cowling off ?-----Spark is known to short circuit to the latches on these V-4 engines.-----Switching wires around might help.
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    Recommendation on Force Sealant for Crank

    You must use a sealer with low " filler " content.----Most if not all of the sealer squeezes out .----That gets you metal to metal contact.-----Needed for proper bearing clamp up.
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    Recommendation on Force Sealant for Crank

    Loctite 518
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    1987 4hp 2stroke E4BRHCUD Neutral problems

    The spring tab hits the shift rod.----Spring opens and stops driving the propshaft.
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    What is this hose?

    GPS shows speed over the bottom.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Perhaps stain marks on the plating have been confused with cracks ?----Owner want to find used rods as new ones might be spendy.
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    honeymoon over...MFS6D

    Brand new ??----Is there not a warranty ?-----Hurry to your dealer I say.
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