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    2005 115 Johnson PLSOR dies off idle

    Have to ask.----You replaced the carburetor bowls ?----Swapped carburetor jets to the new bowls?
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    1996 88 question Head bolt torque?

    Torque on 1/4-20NC bolts in aluminum is 60 to 80 INCH LBS.
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    2005 115 Johnson PLSOR dies off idle

    Have you tried adjusting low speed mixture needles ?---Are carburetor bowls warped ?----Throttle bodies ( calibration pockets ) cleaned?
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    2005 115 Johnson PLSOR dies off idle

    If pumping the primer bulb does not help , there is nothing wrong with the engine fuel pump !!!---The white stuff is normal.
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    1963 johnson 40 hp electric

    Those coils should be fine.-----The clip on the spring for points is not correct.
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    Johnson 115 wont rev

    Perhaps plug wires are bad.
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    1994 Mercury 25 - Low Compression Bottom Cylinder

    You can jump up and down all day long hoping for a fix.-----But I say the motors has to come apart for inspection / evaluation.
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    '91 Evinrude 20hp power surging problem!

    Inspect pick-up tube INSIDE the tank.
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    33 hp Johnson no spark

    Also these magnetos will hint that it is time for some TLC -----Harder to start , running on 1 cylinder at times would tell a observant owner to do a bit of work at no expense.
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    33 hp Johnson no spark

    Over time oxides will accumulate on the breaker points.----Many oxides do not conduct.----Cleaning will restore spark on these simple magnetos.----Much better for those that want to learn simple repair / maintenance.----Others want modern stuff that can only be maintained with an empty wallet...
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    Windlass struggling to pull rope

    Read the instructions / manual ?
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    1963 johnson 40 hp electric

    A MERC-O-TRONIC magneto analyzer will test the condensers.----Test them warmed up for true results.
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    Metal Shavings

    When the parts are all the same and precision made shimming is not required.
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    1963 johnson 40 hp electric

    Remove key and lap the tapers with some valve grinding compound.
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    1963 johnson 40 hp electric

    They are not original.------They are very good replacement coils.----Every one of those magnetos from 1950 to 1976 has had the coils replaced.
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    Metal Shavings

    Sorry----There are no shims required in many Johnson / Evinrude gearcases,----For example a 1996 30 HP.----No shims listed anywhere in the parts book !!!
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    Needle valve seats availability?

    Not much can go wrong with the seat.-----Sierra kit is complete fix for the carburetor.
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    Too much smoke

    Piston rings have nothing to do with smoking on these motors.
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    Needle valve seats availability?

    Your local Mercury dealer can help you.----Just the needle is listed as available.-----Or Sierra after market all day long.
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    Metal Shavings

    There are many good motors that do not have shims.---Precision made so no shimming required !!
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