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    1995 Evinrude 88SPL Carb jet question

    You need a total of 4 of those for your motor,.----The regulate an amount of air.----Need a total of 12 jets for your 2 carburetors.-----And 8 are calibrated for fuel flow , 4 are calibrated for air flow.
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    Enough horsepower?

    Good luck with making a deal.
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    Engine not starting when warm

    You were asked to list a year / model number.-----You must not slam folks for trying to help you
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    Enough horsepower?

    The 70 HP of 1985 and older was 49 / 50 cubic inches.------The V-4 is 99 / 100 cubic inches.------Amazing power if in good condition.
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    Enough horsepower?

    Let us know how the deal works out.
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    Enough horsepower?

    These V-4 motors often have issues with broken piston rings.-----Use due diligence if investing in one.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    The 1-5/16" socket for flywheel.-----You will also need a thin wall 5/16"-12 point socket for rod bolts.--Proper puller for flywheel using 3 bolts 5/16-NF thread.
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    Enough horsepower?

    Do a compression test on the 110 HP before you shake hands on a deal !!
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    Top secret sticky

    Visit-----leroysramblings-----Will have plenty of information for you.----An 18 HP is just a bigger version of 10 HP
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    Evinrude 1973 boat motor runs while out of the water but not in the water.

    Agreed with post #7----This motor has run very hot.-----Inspection must be done.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    ??-----The powerhead must be removed from exhaust housing for this job.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    ???---That would be the intake manifold.-----Powerhead must be removed to do the repair work !
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    1995 Evinrude 88SPL Carb jet question

    Look at the carburetor bowl carefully.----The high speed jets screw in from the side.----The low speed jets are screwed into the bowl from the top !
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    Evinrude 120hp VRO Clicking Sound

    Stop running it !!----Do a compression test.----Post your numbers.----Check the gear oil too.
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    Johnson Motors

    There was a change in top driveshaft spline at end of 1988 production year.-----There was a change to a different engine block in 1986 I believe.
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    hard start. spark plugs? mixture?

    Check the thermostat.----Check compression and post the numbers here.
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    Crazy powerhead swap

    Very entertaining indeed.------Fellow won't accept facts from someone who has worked on motors since 1968.----Working on his first motor perhaps and no idea on 2 stroke engines and outboards !!
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    If pistons are scored with grooves in cylinder a rebore with o/s pistons must be done.
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    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    No need to.----Simple trouble shooting must be done.-----Trouble shooting is very simple but difficult to teach.----If compression is at 70 / 80 PSI the motor needs to come apart for rebuilding !!
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Run to your hardware store-----1/8th pipe plug.
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