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    Johnson 115 V4 J115TLERC

    That is the wonderful electric primer valve.-----Takes the place of choke flappers.------You push the key in and hold it in during cranking for cold starting.-----The shreader valve allows you to inject storage oil or engine tuner products.-----The red lever allow you to manually open the valve...
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    pinion gear 9.5hp

    Pinion is available new from a dealer.
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    Evinrude gearcase wont drop

    A sharp pointy pin is all you need to remove the o-ring.
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    Evinrude gearcase wont drop

    The o-ring is easy to replace without removing the bushing.-----The rod just screws into the gearcase.----No backer nut of any kind.
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    99' Johnson 25HP won't idle

    Use a timing light on it and see if it is an ignition miss.------Open low speed mixture 1 /4 turn at a time and see if miss goes away.----Post a video of the PORT side of the block .----Showing the adjustable block on that thin rod that goes to the towershaft.----Show this while it is idling.
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    1964 Evinrude Sportfour 60HP

    Fig E112 is likely the gearcase used on that simple motor.
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    Evinrude gearcase wont drop

    No sealant.----Do not turn shift rod during your work.----Better yet check shift rod height before re-assembly !
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    1998 Tracker 9.9 gearcase

    Is this is a long shaft motor meant for a sailboat ?------Those holes were sometimes used to get better thrust in REVERSE.-----Keeps exhaust away from messing with prop in reverse.-----Do not like this answer ?---- then talk to a dealer.
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    Fast start feature 1986 Evinrude E40ELCD

    There is no ---" quick start " ----On an 86 model motor.-----Make sure both carburetors are CLOSED at idle and that they both open at the correct time.
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    1958 Johnson 10hp Seahorse Outboard (QD-19) running on one cylinder

    I will be teaching the 12 year old grandson to maintain this magneto on a 59 model 5.5 HP.----I was repairing these magnetos at a shop when I was 18 years old.----So in my opinion it is not difficult.-----Visit ----leroysramblings----- to learn everything about these simple motors !!
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    89' rude 20 or 72 rude 25 which is better?

    What does " dependable " mean to you?-----I believe the 72 model has 2 ( two ) ignition systems.----If one fails the motor will still run on 1 cylinder to get you home.-----But you have to know / want to learn how to maintain that simple magneto.-----Or if you know nothing than get the 89 model...
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    99' Johnson 25HP won't idle

    A 2 or 3 cylinder motor?----Model # ?----Fuel pump diaphragm checked ?----Checked flywheel key ?-----Spark jumps a gap of 3/8" on both leads ?-----Water pump impeller replaced ?-----Compression test results are ?
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    Evinrude gearcase wont drop

    Take the last bolt out and use a small pry bar.
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    1991 Force 90hp starting problem

    No it is not.
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    Seafoam Questions

    I agree.-----Older technology is easier on the budget for at home repairs.---But for a shop / factory this modern stuff makes for plug and play profit.
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    Help! Evinrude 70hp 1990

    If you can not adjust idle stop screw to slow it down then check flywheel key.-----And with those compression numbers I would take the head off to inspect cylinders.----And does tell tale hose come off a fitting on the side of the block or the top ?
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    Seafoam Questions

    Injectors are so much easier.----You install a new one and turn the key to start the motor.
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    Help changing impeller

    Clean paint on upper shift rod.----Slide nut up.----Remove expensive little keeper.----It is split.-----Remove lower unit.
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    1977 55 hp evinrude

    Check neutral switch in control box.-----Check ground wire on solenoid.
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    1958 Johnson 10hp Seahorse Outboard (QD-19) running on one cylinder

    Remove recoil starter.-----Remove inspection plate to look at coils.------Clean breaker points and test spark.
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