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    Air Don't Freeze Winterization

    When you remove a drain plug you have to see water coming out !----If no water you need to poke around with a wire and remove the plug of sand / silt etc.
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    82 Evinrude 70 hp

    I drove through Regina in early September.-----Not many lakes there.------Post what you find out.
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    82 Evinrude 70 hp

    Cowling tells me it is an 81 model.----Same as an 82 model as far as parts.-----Checked the fuse ?-----Motor will start with a dead battery using rope on flywheel.------Your location ?
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    1996 Johnson 150 no spark

    That has the optical ignition.-----Throwing parts at it gets expensive.----A manual would guide you on testing of the components to find the faulty part.
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    1996 Johnson 150 no spark

    Looper refers to the piston design on your motor.----Sometimes it is of great importance to verify what motor is being discussed !!
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    1996 Johnson 150 no spark

    Likely a 60 degree looper with optical ignition.------Model # required.
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    Oil/fuel Question

    The mix was 24:1 on those.-----You will get 10 opinions from 5 people on what you should run today.
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    Grinding Noise in US Marine Control Box Force 125

    Well-----I think it is the gear shift cable / linkages on the motor that need adjusting.-------So disconnect shift cable at the motor.-----Operate the control box as a test.----Does it still make the noise ??
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    1984 Johnson V4 90hp max rpm

    I like 5200 / 5300 RPM on those.
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    Johnson TN26 coil

    Likely need to adjust the coils to set the air gap on them !!
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    Johnson 9.9 Hard to turn over after rebuild

    First thing I do after tightening the crankcase screws is turn the crankshaft to check for binding.-----When you work carefully and with experience there are no surprises !
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    1977 vs 1978 Evinrude

    Parts worked the same way----Mounting of the pieces changed.
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    OMC 400 sterndrive with 15 spline prop shaft

    The 60E would make it a Bracebridge area boat.-------If it planes quickly you do not need a 13" pitch prop !!------evinrudeparts.ca----In your area can help you.
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    Look for issues with water leaking into one of the cylinders.-----Have you changed out the water pump impeller recently ?-------Checked fuel pump diaphragm and the check valves in the fuel pump ?
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    understanding idle on 1971 Johnson 50 hp

    Good luck with your motor !----Post #1 indicated you were struggling.-----But obviously you are well versed on your motor now.
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    Retiring my Johnson '71 25hp

    Those are the best motors to own.----Parts new and used are everywhere.----Your location ?-----It should be an easy fix.-----And no point talking to a big shop as they are not interested in small jobs.-----They get plenty of work / revenue from $50,000 boats and big spending owners.
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    Shop manuals - are they really different from year to year?

    From about 78 to 92 they are essentially the same !!-----Same crankshaft from 74 to 2007 I believe.-------A 74 lower unit fits on a 2007 model, not the same internally but will bolt on.-----Same water pump kit from 74 to 2007 models.
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    90hp Shift Rod Height

    21-27/32"
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    25 hp runs on one cylinder

    Your location ?
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    Help me understand Power Tilt-Trim differences 74-90

    The newer integrated system will likely not fit on 77 and older models.----Unless you change a lot of parts !!!!----Like transom brackets and swivel bracket.
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