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    05' Johnson 150 throttle

    On most outboards there is / should be a gap between roller and cam.----Model # of your motor.
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    1986 johnson 8hp

    The push / pull primer replaces choke flappers.----There should not be any visible leaks.
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    Did I cause damage?

    Do not run at full throttle in a bucket.
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    happy happy joy joy

    Those are famous for fuel consumption.-----Invest in an extra fuel tank if you are using it on a regular basis.
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    Surging Problem - 2004 Johnson 60 HP, four-stroke, fuel injected

    There is a switch on the motor.----It is on the shift linkages on the motor.----Not in the control box !----Look for and check this switch.----If it tells the ECU that motor is in neutral , the motor will not rev up in gear.---Limits RPM to about 3000 RPM.
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    59’ evinrude 5.5hp

    Did you inspect before rushing out to order a new one ?
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    65hp evinrude no power

    Those carburetors are very simple.----Be an easy fix.----But no fuel in one carburetor means that motor was running with no fuel going into that cylinder and no oil.----Fix the carburetor now.
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    Easy reed valves replacement in 1988 Merc 115

    Agreed ---Reed valves have nothing to do with compression in the cylinders.-----There is no head gasket.----So your issue is the fit of pistons / rings in the cylinder bores.---What was done in your " rebuild " ?----Boring and honing and new O/S pistons / rings.----Or something else ?
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    Mercury 50

    They all have fuel pumps.----Some have the diaphragms on the side of both carburetors.
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    65hp evinrude no power

    That motor needs 4 things to run.-----Spark at the right time.-----Correct ( not too little and not too much ) amount of fuel.-----Compression in the crankcase.----Compression in the cylinder.-------So inspect your fuel pump diaphragm.----Costs no money.----For me it is hard to believe those...
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    J50leds no spark

    Well ---12 volts is not used to make spark on this motor.----Check the kill switch.----Take ohm readings on the ignition charge coil and sensor coil.----Post your numbers.----How did the motor run for you last year ? ---What happened when you lost spark?---Is the battery in good shape ?---Have...
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    Help! Lower Unit movement 1963 Evinrude 40HP

    Agreed rubber on the mounts has separated from metal.----Something that happens with time.-----New ones might be expensive.---" good " used ones might be available.---=Your location?
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    short shaft or longshaft how do i measure my 1979 johnson 35 h p

    I clearly stated that a 15" short shaft can be changed to a long shaft with a kit.----The kit would include a 5 " spacer !!
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    '88 Evinrude 90Hp not achieving WOT

    Remove cylinder head for inspection !
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    Need help identifying a 85hp Johnson/Evinrude

    Well----Your motor is a 1969 / 70 / 71 / 72 model.
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    short shaft or longshaft how do i measure my 1979 johnson 35 h p

    The spacer would only be used if it was a regular 15" shaft converted to 20".----As clearly indicated in post #8 I believe !!!!
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    1997 Johnson 70 hp water pump impeller o-ring

    Well done !
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    1963 Johnson Super Seahorse 75hp Electramatic

    Put 12 volts to the green wire and see if prop turns one way with some drag and locks up in the other direction.
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    1963 Johnson Super Seahorse 75hp Electramatic

    Electric shift was first offered in 1962 models.
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    short shaft or longshaft how do i measure my 1979 johnson 35 h p

    The model # indicates long shaft with an ---L--- in it.----Or a standard 15" would have a 5" spacer to convert to long shaft.----With a picture of your actual motor it is identified in mere seconds.
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