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    Johnson Evinrude 90 HP (2001) misfires

    I would stop throwing parts at this motor , too expensive.-----And perhaps it is not an ignition miss.------Start with posting the compression values.----Use a timing light ( strobe light ) to see if it is an ignition miss.-----Drain the gear oil and look for metal bits on the magnets.-----I...
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    Need engine rebuild kit 94-96 johnson/evinrude 150 ocean runner. 60 degree

    Took a motor apart last month.----1993 crossflow 90 HP.----Had been apart before and 2 new standard pistons had been installed.-----Found damage at the wristpin retainer grooves.------No identification marks on those 2 pistons.-----I use WISECO or factory pistons.
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    Log splitter. Bushings versus bearings

    Go with the bushings.
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    Lower Unit Shift Rod

    When shifting an outboard the gears must be turning so clutch dog and gears can engage.-----So you turn the driveshaft to turn the gears.-----Turn the propshaft to turn the clutch dog.-------Learning how things work makes it easy.
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    Lower Unit Shift Rod

    Sorry-----It was clearly stated to TURN the propshaft.
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    Lower Unit Shift Rod

    Easy steps for you.-----Turn lower shift rod all the way in.-----Back it out so top points forward.----While turning the prop pull the lower shift rod up.----Bring upper shift rod all the way down.----Spread brass connecter so that upper shift rod slides in easy.------Line up the notch on upper...
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    Boat won't move

    Step # is to drain the gear oil.-----But this does sound expensive to me.
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    Bad starter?

    What motor do you have 6 HP or 200 HP ?? ----Missed the 3 battery thing in post #1 here I guess.---Sorry.
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    1990 150xp pro heads

    Sounds like someone had trouble with this motor.----New plugs every weekend and damaged that head.-----Best check this motor over carefully before spending your beer tokens on parts.
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    Honda BF15D will not stay running (Purchased Used)

    I doubt there is fuel injection and an ECU on this 2012 Honda 15 HP
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    1977 Johnson 85hp 85EL77S Fuel pump

    The easiest repair / solution is to replace ( make one ) the diaphragm in the original pump !!------Nothing to it.----These pumps all work the same way !-----Only thing that can go wrong is the diaphragm.----Just using 2 screws to mount it works fine as well.
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    Honda BF15D will not stay running (Purchased Used)

    Most outboard motors never get a chance to wear out.-----They are destroyed by folks who just do not know about operation and maintenance of them.-----A compression test is your first step.-----Throttle open when doing this test.
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    I hate winter

    Fishing is always good when I am out with the grandson.-------But he says that the catching is not very good sometimes.
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    1989 Johnson 200 powerhead removel

    Remove lower unit first.----That would eliminate driveshaft jammed into crankshaft with rust.
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    Can’t find any anodes.

    A 1979 is not electric shift.
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    Can’t find any anodes.

    Simple----982277 is superceded / changed to 982438-----End of the story.
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    Can’t find any anodes.

    It says it is zinc.----And your parts book has not been updated.------Look it up online at several places !
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    Can’t find any anodes.

    Parts book shows 938432 on bottom of intermediate housing.---Shown for the 140 model.-----Item #41 at about $50.
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    Bad starter?

    Charge the battery ??------Starter needs to sin up fast to make pinion rise.
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    Yamaha 3cyl 60hp two stroke

    Inspect change fuel filters.----Test run with another tank and hose.
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