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    Has this been repainted or is the original paint black on a 1993 Johnson 15

    I doubt a thief would go through the effort to do a factory paint job.----I can not see the back of the cover.----But I am pretty sure it is NOT a 93 model at all !!!!
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    1957 Johnson 18 hp. FDE-11

    Agreed---Post #1 seems to indicate it has a pressure tank.-----Is tank cap closed with a good gasket ?----If motor runs it must be producing crankcase pressure for the tank.-----There is a blockage or leak somewhere.----Checked fuel filter and strainer inside the tank ?----The pump on the tank...
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    Replace 2002 115hp lower unit

    Granny shifting ( easing into gear ) is bad for a gearcase.-----So shift with a quick motion.----Perhaps adjust shift cable.---I do not think you have to replace this unit !!
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    OMC sterndrive not moving in gear.

    The nut on the pinion gear needs to come off to take shaft out.----I suspect major damage to lower driveshaft and thrust bearing,
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    1995 Johnson 130hp runs crappy

    Yes that linkage was broken and has a repair / work around on it.----Do not use mixture screw to try and change idle RPM.----Done with timing on these motors.
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    OMC sterndrive not moving in gear.

    Check oil in lower unit.----Pull lower unit apart.----Clatter noises are never cheap to repair,
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    Is Hull fixable

    During a local sailboat race 5 or 6 boats suddenly changed course.----I saw first hand that there was a 20' powerboat sinking.------Folks were lucky that experienced people were right there to help them.------I would not risk going out onto big water with that boat.----It was either poorly...
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    Will evinrude work on johnson

    Hurry-----Talk to your local boat shop.
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    Location of impeller 1971 Johnson 4HP weedless outboard

    Sits on top of lower unit.---Just 4 screws to pull it off.----Rest is obvious.
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    Idle mixture screws adjustments 135 hp 1990 Mercury

    If fuel flows out of a carburetor you need to look at float and float valve.
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    What is this?

    Hose for the speedometer !
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    Is Hull fixable

    It is junk as mentioned.
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    Will evinrude work on johnson

    If it is a 2 piece driveshaft it might just be you need to swap out the upper driveshaft.---No shimming required.
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    Mercury optimax 225

    Compression test is step #1.-----Post the numbers.------Looked at the air compressor output ?
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    Johnson 150 v6 leaking gas at idle

    ??----Just 2 bolts on that gearcase to remove the propshaft bearing carrier.------Easy in my opinion.
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    Johnson 150 v6 leaking gas at idle

    Do not use RTV any where on a fuel system !!---------Clean carburetors / inspect float valves.------Install a seal kit for the lower unit.----Much cheaper than gears and shafts.
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    Need Help -Johnson 70HP 1975 Outboard Shakes

    Sorry----I clearly stated that sparkplugs are not used for this simple test.
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    Which lower unit should I be looking for

    I guess I need to repeat-----Evinrude lower units will work on your big Johnson looper.----Get on some websites and compare part numbers.-----Or call a retailer that knows what fits.
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    Which lower unit should I be looking for

    You got the wrong lower unit from a different series of motors..-----A 1992 140 Johnson and a 1992 140 Evinrude have exactly the same lower unit.
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    Massive rockslide at Lake Powell caught on camera…

    If you were that close you might need clean swim trunks.
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