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    1959 35hp Evinrude lark solenoid

    There is a " mercury switch " , 2 little silvery tubes.----If throttle is advanced too far it will not crank over I believe.
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    1985 evinrude 30 hp prop power issue

    Step #1 ----Make sure that the LOWER shift rod is fully screwed into the lower unit.
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    93 Evinrude 60Hp

    The VRO ( variable ratio oiling ) is very simple and yes it is overpriced in my opinion
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    93 Evinrude 60Hp

    Just like anything else the oil injection is simple if you understand how they work.-----It is important to understand that the systems are called " automatic " , but owner needs to maintain / inspect / check operation of these.
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    1977 johnson 6hp throttle cam closing when running and starting

    Is the tapered friction piece inside the tiller handle missing ?
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    Help with 40hp 1982 mercury trigger assembly

    You are looking this up with American serial # or something else ???
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    93 Evinrude 60Hp

    There was a service bulletin in 1994 ( 27 years ago ) to move tell tale to top of the block.-----The latest factory water pump kit has parts / instructions for this cooling system modifications.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    The alignment pin is tapered and must be driven out in the direction that the carburetors are.----Then the crankcase falls apart.----It was clearly posted earlier that you needed a 12 point thin wall 5/16" socket !!
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    Mercury outboard 2 stroke

    Start with a compression test.----Post your numbers.----Then check for strong spark on each lead.
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    92 Evinrude 25hp questions (e25elens)

    The tee is shown on the parts diagram.----Diagram shows one outlet from primer valve to be capped.----Perhaps the primer valve was replaced and someone was confused by the simplicity of this valve!
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    85 Johnson 15 hp issues

    The parts book seems to show it clearly.
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    Suddenly boat stopped going into gear. Help!

    There are many folks who make this mistake.-----And you have to keep the children out of the boat as they are know to play with these things.
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    Suddenly boat stopped going into gear. Help!

    Agreed with the above post.
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    Evinrude E15RCRM 15 HP Outboard Motor Problem

    Sounds like upper mounts failed.-----Powerhead needs to be removed to replace them.
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    Very quick 1975 25hp evinrude question

    Totally wrong value.------Try 45 ft-lbs
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    Water in foot

    Install a complete seal kit.
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    JW-21 3hp Johnson no longer idles after cleaning the carb

    This test does not involve the sparkplugs.----You are testing the magneto for maximum output.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4", yes or no ?
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    JW-21 3hp Johnson no longer idles after cleaning the carb

    Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" on both leads.----Perhaps it is running on 1 cylinder.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Make sure you install that flywheel with the tapers clean and dry.
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    1997 Merc 50 hp 4 stroke

    Install a new impeller.
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