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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    The motor has water in it.----When I see that rust on reed valves the motor has to come apart.-----Or it will take itself apart sooner or later.
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    Evinrude/ Johnson 20hp to 30/35 conversion HELP!!

    The electric primer valve is a far better set-up than a choke flapper.-----And an easy install if you understand how it works.
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    Visit ----leroysramblings-----Wonderful reading about how these motors work.-----And your 30 HP motor is just a bigger version of a 1956 model 10 HP.
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    Are you testing for spark with the plugs laying on the block ?----Not a good test.-----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on a test device ?---A good magneto will jump 1/4" easily with spark going ---Snap , snap that you can hear.------Carburetors should be empty when you hook up the...
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    The one in the glass bowl is a very good filter.-----Perhaps remove it ( for testing ) and see if you can get fuel into the carburetor.-----There is a screen under the cover on the fuel pump too.
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    If you can't find a trailer scale where you are located....

    What kind of boat ?------Any chance there is water logged foam in the hull?
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    Your Worst Nightmare.-

    Worst nightmare is working on ---" saltwater "----motors.-------There are procedures to remove bolts periodically and coat them with a sealant.
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    Johnson tn26 Recoil

    Getting spark might be as simple as cleaning the breaker points.-----Hard to see the condition of them here.-----Or it might involve replacing cracked coils. ----Can not see them either.
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    Lower unit

    Drain gear oil.------Repair with the " playdonium " and pressure test your work.-----Water leaking into the gearcase tends to get expensive.
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    The fuel pump has nothing to with the motor starting.-----It keeps carburetor full after the motor has started.----Filter issue ?
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    The motor gas been converted to run with a fuel pump.----No need for the pressure tank.
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    It left the factory with a 2 line pressure tank.----But many were converted to a single line with a fuel pump.------Describe the fitting on the motor.----Is it 2 pins ?-----Or 2 pins with one pin above it ?
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    2002 90hp johnson outboard shift rod measuerment

    It be 21-1/4"
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    Flushing Evinrude 9.9

    If flushing is a huge chore then just buy another motor every 5 years.----No effort involved.----Many folks use that approach.
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    Evinrude/ Johnson 20hp to 30/35 conversion HELP!!

    Since 1977 to end of production in 2005 ( ? ) the 2 cylinder 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 HP model have used the same design block and same displacement.----It is 31.8 cubic inches or 521cc for the metric folks.------Remember the early 35 was powerhead rated and later 30 HP was prop rated I...
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    88 mercruiser 4.3 low compression and water in oil.

    Perhaps the engine was not winterized properly.-----Lots of those in Texas area last winter.
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    Evinrude/ Johnson 20hp to 30/35 conversion HELP!!

    Part numbers are usually 6 digits.----So review that part #
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    Evinrude/ Johnson 20hp to 30/35 conversion HELP!!

    Your location ?
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    Mercury 90 ELPTO will not turn with slow start up.

    Need to explain that a little better.-----Like what is a ----" slow start in up position "------And does electric starter not engage ?-----Does it not shift into forward ?
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    HULL REPAIR QUESTION

    Well------It could also be that the previous owner had issues with a boat with ----OSMOSIS ----gelcoat blistering.-----Bought this boat new and smeared on a tar based barrier coat.---Added a keel guard for shallow water .-----Could not have cared for cosmetics.----This might in fact be a good...
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