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    Firing up remote control Johnson big twin 40 ( super Seahorse )

    If there is fuel in the bowl and it won't fire then------Choke is not working .----Or weak spark.----Or carburetor is plugged.----Not cranking fast enuff.
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    Did the 77 9.9's have a tell tale, CDI, reed spacers and round exhaust yet ?

    Marketing 101-----Put a 9.9 HP decal on a motor that produces 11.6 HP.------Put a 15 HP decal on a motor that produces 13.9 HP on the dyno.-----May not be exact numbers but you get the idea.
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    Firing up remote control Johnson big twin 40 ( super Seahorse )

    Model # is ??---Sounds like the high speed jet is plugged.-----Found in the very bottom of the bowl.------Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" with ease ?
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    2003 Mercury 200 2stroke carb/Fast Beeping Alarm/2 stroke oil not going into the reservoir

    Correct.----Crankcase compression is used to put pressure on the main oil tank.-----Perhaps there is an issue with the engine.-----Posting cylinder compression values may offer a clue.
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    Did the 77 9.9's have a tell tale, CDI, reed spacers and round exhaust yet ?

    Visit-----evinrudeparts.ca----and other sites.-----It will be clear if you do some research.
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    1947 Sea King 2 stroke 5hp

    Set maximum gap to 0.020"
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    1947 Sea King 2 stroke 5hp

    That was made by Johnson / Evinrude.------Visit ----aomci----Lots of folks will have these breaker sets.-----Should be easy to find.
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    Is there anyone on here with experience rebuilding Yamaha 2 strokes?

    Good luck with your project
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    1988 force 35 hp

    The parts book shows a wire like that as it came out of the factory.
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    1947 Sea King 2 stroke 5hp

    Post picture of motor and broken part.
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    Is there anyone on here with experience rebuilding Yamaha 2 strokes?

    It is just parts and pieces.----Some have a multi piece crankshaft that requires special tools.----If you post specific information such as the nature of the problem it will help you.----Or what tools and experience do you have ?----What motor do you have ?
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    Lower unit filled with grease

    Every dealer I have talked to has said----" throw it away as far as you can "------Not a very reliable unit !----Take a reading on the orange wires going under the flywheel.----What ohms on orange to orange ?
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    Fuel pickup problem...

    Screen on the end could be plugged.----Or pick-up tube might be cracked or have a hole in it.
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    2.3 timing belt

    Missed the part about there being more than 1 version of the 2.3 motor.
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    225 ocean pro (won't start)

    That thing with the red lever is the primer valve.---The red lever is for manual operation of the valve.----The red lever should be in line with the valve body for running.----This primer valve replaces old time choke flapper plates.----Check it and make sure the primer valve is opening when...
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    1973 johnson 25hp 25R73A

    Remove bypass covers and inspect rings.---Use small screw driver to push on them and see if they spring back / are loose in the grooves.----They may be jammed with carbon / corrosion.
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    Firing up remote control Johnson big twin 40 ( super Seahorse )

    Primer bulbs appear to be confusing many folks.----They are nothing but a simple pump.-----Run carburetor empty after use.----Then on start up you operate the primer.-----It MUST move some fuel by feel.----Then go hard.-----That way you test the bulb / float valve / fuel tank / hose each time...
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    2.3 timing belt

    Ford automotive seems to show a chain.-----Not sure if there is a conversion kit.
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    2.3 timing belt

    Timing belt is listed as available for about $50 in one marine place.----Automotive appears to show a chain for 1990 ????
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    2.3 timing belt

    You would find that timing belt at your local for dealer I believe.
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