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    1992 evinrude 120

    What happens when you put hand in front of the upper carburetor on the right ?----Does motor speed up ?------Does motor stumble ?-----No difference in running ?----Note----The carburetors on the right side feed the 2 cylinders on the left side !
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    Prop for a 1992 40 hp Johnson Tracker?

    Go with the 13" pitch.----Dealer might even suggest 11" [pitch.
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    72 Johnson 85 Hydro Electric Stuck in Neutral

    Likely the screen in front of the oil pump has disintegrated.----Pieces now stuck in the shift piston bore and the spring can not put it in forward.----Needs a teardown I say.-----These units are very simple to repair.-----But some will dispute my opinion !
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    Just bought a my first boat. Need some help!

    They market an oil made to their specification.----BRP does not run a refinery.------I think they now have a different brand ( XPS marine ? ) other than BRP for their oil too.
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    Stuck pinion drive gears

    ^^^^^----Another round of applause for F R-----TVZ----In order for the pinion to go down it must TURN.----The pinion gear is on a helix !!!
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    Mercury 18XD issues

    If you are into just replacing parts you might as well change the switch box.
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    Classic 50 fuel pump?

    Check compression post your numbers.----Test spark and see if it jumps an actual gap of 3/8" on a test device.-----Install a new impeller if motor is new to you and every 5 years.
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    Merc 115 L6 middle carb pours gas when I pump fuel bulb

    The float or float valve needs attention.
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    Classic 50 fuel pump?

    Serial number required.-----On some of these the fuel pumps are on each carburetor.----On the later models there was one pump on the side of the block.----Look for / follow the hoses.
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    1950's Fleetwin Fisherman Challenge!

    Sounds like it is running on just 1 cylinder.-----Remove top plug wire.----Does the motor start ?-----Now try and start it with just the top plug wire on.----Report what you find.----Compression test done , post the actual numbers.----I doubt a bad lower seal will stop the bottom cylinder...
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    Just bought a my first boat. Need some help!

    Best read up on outboard maintenance.-----Install a new water pump impeller now.-----Do a compression test for future reference.----Post your values here.
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    Stuck pinion drive gears

    When the pinion is up there something has to TURN to get the pinion back down.
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    Trigger help

    There should be no need to adjust the trigger.-----What is this motor doing / not doing ?
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    Trailer tires dryrotting again

    I don't mind cheap tires on a riding lawnmower.----If a tire fails it is a bonus.-----Quicker trip to the cooler.----A tire failing on your truck / trailer at 60 MPH on the interstate is a different story.-----I avoid tires from the -----Hooflungdung -----branded rack.
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    After market carb kits

    Buying boats is one of the quickest ways that well to do folks can distribute money to poor folks.
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    After market carb kits

    Cheap carburetor kits are just that---cheap---Not worth saving a few beer tokens in the long run !
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    Excessive VRO Oil Consuption

    Best take the VRO apart and investigate.
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    1950's Fleetwin Fisherman Challenge!

    The bushing at the bottom of the block is a tight fit.------How much air can leak in a 600 RPM?-----During one twentieth of a second or less time ?
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    1997 Johnson 70 hp water pump impeller o-ring

    Good luck with your motor.
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    1997 Johnson 70 hp water pump impeller o-ring

    There are no changes other than a 3 vane impeller.----They quickly realized that the 3 vane impeller was a mistake !
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