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    80hp evinrude sticky throttle

    Is it 80 HP or 1980 model ?-----Model # is ?----Without pictures it is hard to tell.----But inspect throttle cable.----Doubt you have to replace control box for a simple issue.----Inspected flywheel key ?
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    78 85 hp johnson javelin

    VRO was introduced in 1984 model year.
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    Loss of power- 40hp Evinrude E-tec jet

    Checked flywheel key ?
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    78 85 hp johnson javelin

    There is no VRO on 1978 models !--------Check fuel pump diaphragm.-----And how did this motor run for you last season ?----Water pump impellers need to be changed every 5 years or so.----Perhaps remove bypass covers ( 4 of them with 6 screws each ) to inspect pistons / rings.
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    1976 200hp Johnson Power on 2 Cylinders

    Make sure wires FROM the CDI modules are going to the correct coils.
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    Won’t start

    What do you mean by----" No electric choke " ----on this motor.----Sounds like you are not pushing in the key to operate the wonderful electric primer during cranking !!
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    **Help plz** Evinrude 88spl wont rev higher then 2500rpm

    Reasons for clean sparkplug.-----Plug not firing.---Bad plug lead --No fuel or too much fuel.---Ruptured diaphragm on fuel pump.-----Poor crankcase compression ?-----Did you remove the high speed jet ( found inside the float bowl ) for the cylinder with clean plug.
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    1999 Evinrude 50 hp four stroke

    It is a SUZUKI built machine.----Not much different than ones they build today.
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    **Help plz** Evinrude 88spl wont rev higher then 2500rpm

    Compression test is step # 1 on these.----How did it run last season and what happened ?---Checked flywheel key ?
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    No cold start

    What do you mean with ---" no electric choke "----On this motor.-----It has the electric primer valve.----Push key in while cranking it over !
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    Pulse Limiter

    There are check valves. in the air motor housing.------One lets pressure to one side the other lets lower pressure to other side.
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    1976 Johnson powerhead swap

    The new style 35 came out in 76.
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    Idle adjustment knob

    It is for setting the idle speed only.---It is not cruise control.-----Not an easy item to replace.
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    Mercury 850 Outboard super high Idle

    Check trigger assembly.----Sounds like linkage came off and timing stays advanced.
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    Mercury 850 Outboard super high Idle

    Serial # of this motor ?-----Not many places where a vacuum leak would be big enough for a motor to roar away.------Air leaks on a 2 stroke causes them to STOP running.
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    1987 Johnson 48hp doesn't run well with Cowel on.

    Replace the plug wire.----I don't think removing the latch is a good idea !!!
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    Johnson JW-10 value help?

    Lots of them around still.----Have one myself.----Worth what someone will pay for it.
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    1982 15HP Evinrude dies around 2 min during fast idle

    Cylinder compression has nothing to do with operation of the fuel pump.
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    1987 Johnson 48hp doesn't run well with Cowel on.

    Could be sparkplug lead shorting to the cowling latch..---Yes I know cowling is plastic.----And it is a good idea to install a new impeller on a new to you motor.-----Change gear oil too as gearcase is not known to be robust.
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    1982 15HP Evinrude dies around 2 min during fast idle

    The fuel pump works with PRESSURE pulses from the crankcase.----There may be an issue there.-----Check o-ring on hose fittings.----Or run with another tank and hose.
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