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    No water flow on my Johnson 9.9 4 stroke electric start for 20-30 minutes

    The oil in the sump does help as a heat sink.
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    Johnson 35e 77c outboard

    The lower shift rod is threaded into the lower unit.-----I believe you turn it all the way in.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Very typical damage.-----Motor needs to come apart for piston / ring work.----Not bad if you can do the work yourself.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    I think it may be more than a new head gasket to fix this.----Take head off and inspect cylinders !
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    1968 Johnson Tr-10r 55hp wiring help

    Throttle plates do not need to be open on a 2 stroke to test compression.
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    RKL-24-L Proud daddy of twins. Maybe

    Generator fuse ( field ) is a 4 amp if memory is correct.----Have not worked on one in a while.
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    150 hp bogging down

    Sorry----I guess I missed all that in post #1.-----Good luck with it.
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    150 hp bogging down

    Step #1 is a compression test.-----Post your numbers.-----Next is a spark test.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads ?-----I chuckle when I read ----" rebuilt the carburetors , motor still runs the same ".
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    1989 Force 50hp spark plug options

    Use a proper spark testing device.---Easy to make with wire and piece of wood , stick , tape at home.----Spark on a good system should jump a gap of 3/8" or more.
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    1988 force 50hp

    Much less effort is to find a bigger motor.----Guaranteed results.------Should be a few 70 HP motors in your area.
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    Who sells magnito parts for the Wizzard outboard engine?

    Mercury provided the wizzards for some time.-----Visit-----aomci-----website for all you need to find parts.----Post free wanted ad there.
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    RKL-24-L Proud daddy of twins. Maybe

    Need the junction boxes with voltage regulator and solenoid.
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    Spark gap

    Well-----0.030" ----0.035"----0.040" ---You won't notice the difference.
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    1972 evinrude 6hp issues

    Folks often take the thermostat put when they are unsure of how to proceed.- Motor should still pump water.
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    1989 Force 50hp spark plug options

    There may be more things wrong with this engine.-----Post the compression test numbers.-----Any other trouble shooting done ?-----Water pump impeller changed recently or never ?-----Checked for water in the fuel ?----Flywheel key checked ?-----Might be running on just 1 cylinder !
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    1992 Mercury 40 hp 4 cylinder information

    You might want to run with a 50:1 mix in your fuel tank.-----Mark oil tank.----Then calculate how much oil is being injected.----Or have a shop run a test on oil injection system.
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    Mercury 175XR2 Sports Jet Pison Crown Melted

    Need to tear engine down.------Inspect cylinder for cracks.----Determine reason for the failure.-----Then do the repairs.----Inspect all other cylinders too.-----Clean carburetors.----Inspect oil injection bits if that system is in service.
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    Help! Need Carburetor Needle Seat Seal For Force 125 HP

    That was 12 years ago.-----I am sure it was sorted out.----If you are looking for the same parts , start a new thread on this site.
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    RKL-24-L Proud daddy of twins. Maybe

    Those compression numbers are not good.-----Remove bypass covers and inspect pistons and rings.-----Do a complete evaluation before you spend any beer tokens on these.----Agreed you need the belts for the generators .----Generators must work.-----You need all the controls and junction boxes too.
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