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    lower unit conversion chart

    Correct.-----These 28 HP " specials " were 30 HP models marketed to clear surplus lower units / midsections.-----So any of those 1989 to 1996 will work.-----Changing a long lower unit to fit on a short midsection is easy.----Your location ?
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    125 Force Outboard won’t achieve full power

    Correct the fuel mix issues to prevent the lean sneeze.
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    Water pump kit

    385447 is your best / updated kit.
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    54 johnson 3hp

    The M is used by OMC to designate factory parts.
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    Free manuals?

    With one year warranty from a shop $1500------As is $200 or so.----Not running $100 or less.
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    Free manuals?

    The Johnson / Evinrude 9.9 / 15 HP models are really well built.------They are in demand.-----Many folks now realize how good they are.------But sadly many are now junk because folks ruin them by not knowing how to operate fine machinery.
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    new to me 1970 Johnson 25hp tiller short shaft. locked up

    They come out in the direction to where the carburetor was.-----I have seen videos where folks tried to take them out the other way.----Fun to watch for me.
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    Cold Start Procedure - Johnson 99 venom 225

    Most controls have a function to open the throttle without shifting first.----We do not know what style control you have.----Picture needed.-----Quick start advances the timing when motor is cold.-----Does your motor's idle slow down as motor warms up ?
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    V-4 Johnson 140 hp

    If they take on the job they may need to go bigger than 0.020" O/S
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    Questionable Customer Service

    What was the value of the item ?-----And why are you considering a class action lawsuit ??-----Strange indeed.
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    54 johnson 3hp

    Pull the flywheel off.------The coils will be cracked.-----Total repair of the magneto.-----Use a puller with 3 bolts 1/4-20NC thread.
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    V-4 Johnson 140 hp

    What does the bad cylinder measure at now ?-----Ad are you putting a new piston in ?
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    What would cause this loss of colour in the gel coat?

    Possibly a repair was done with mismatched gelcoat.----Any pictures from further away?----Where is this on the boat?
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    My new to me 1970 18' holiday

    I do not like the way the steering is installed at the motor.----Post the compression test values on this motor.
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    Suzuki 75hp

    It is at least a 25 year old motor.-----Compression test before handing over hard earned beer tokens.-----If you do buy it , then install a new impeller before your first fishing trip.----Verify if oil injection is in service or whether it runs on 50:1 mix.
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    J120TLLCA - Technical question about reverse issues and "ok" clutch dog.

    Your gears look fine to me.-----I could read that without needing a translation.-----Your location in Europe?------Make sure you change the seal on the shift rod.----Put grease between the back to back seals.
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    J120TLLCA - Technical question about reverse issues and "ok" clutch dog.

    Sounds like the shift rod height was not set correctly.---Was thrust bearing on reverse OK ?-----Best to reseal this gearcase.----Re-assemble.-----Pressure test the seals.-----Set shift rod height.----And test run.
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    Water pump kit

    385447 is the complete kit that I would use.
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    new to me 1970 Johnson 25hp tiller short shaft. locked up

    These are likely the lightest weight 25 HP you can own.------Do not look anything like a briggs & stratton I think.---Drive the TAPER dowel pins in the right direction to get it apart.---Post some pictures when tyou get it apart.
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    V-4 Johnson 140 hp

    The timing is fixed at the factory------It does not change over the life of the motor.-----Unless of course if somebody messed with it.----Sheared flywheel key changes the timing.-----So if you take motor apart / reassemble the timing does not change.------What is the model # of your motor...
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