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    Johnson evinrude 1989 V4 140hp overheating

    Yes it has that water control valve on the side of the block.-----And there are no water deflectors on this motor.----Water deflectors are on the crossflow motors , not the loopers.
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    Spark plugs for my 1973 65 hp Triumph

    A good ignition on those jumps a gap of 1/2" with ease !
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    Why would the electrode on a spark plug get smashed

    Are / were all 4 plugs the same on this motor ?-----Length matters !-----This should be easy to solve.
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    1969 evinrude 6 impeller size

    ????-----The 79 model 6 HP and only the 79 models came with the smaller impeller from the factory.-----But your motor has had the 79 kit installed.-----Nothing wrong with that.-----So order the 79 impeller and install it.-----Maybe it is clear now ?----The smaller impeller pumps plenty of water.
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    Tilt Trim Evinrude

    Are these 2 cylinders between the transom brackets ?
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    Why would the electrode on a spark plug get smashed

    Check length of plug.------Brand does not matter.
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    71 25hp Johnson running hot?

    Yes one side of the motor is the exhaust cover.----Gets hot if no water.----Water tube must be put into exhaust housing first , and not the pump first.-----Water in your test bucket MUST be 6 or 8" above the impeller.
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    1969 evinrude 6 impeller size

    Not sure what you have.----Pictures needed.-----The 79 model came with a much smaller impeller.----That complete kit from 79 model can be installed on all of them down to 1955 model.------So just get the 79 impeller as it appears yours has the 79 pump installed.
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    Top cylinder not firing Johnson 55ESL69A

    There is a safety switch on the engine block.----Prevents cranking when throttle is open too far.
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    Why would the electrode on a spark plug get smashed

    Judging by the color of the threads that plug is too long !
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    Tilt Trim Evinrude

    The tilt only unit has one hydraulic cylinder( and 1 shock absorber ) that are hidden.----The trim tilt unit has 2 hydraulic cylinders that are in plain view.-----With pictures most folks on here can identify it in about 1/2 a second !
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    Merc 115 Tower of Power Won't start

    Well ----Then it should start right up.-----Is gas line connected ?----Primed the bulb till hard ?
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    Merc 115 Tower of Power Won't start

    And so the trouble and the trouble shooting starts.----Charge the battery, then load test the battery ( even if new )-----Take starter apart for inspection , ohm test on armature and perhaps new brushes.-----Test for spark ( sparkplugs still in the block ) and see if you have spark.----Spark...
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    1967 evinrude 80 hp need help.

    Agreed these motors are elegantly simple.----Did all the work on them when I was 19 years old at a dealer !!-----These do not require $100+ / hr dealer support !
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    Merc 115 Tower of Power Won't start

    Give it lots of throttle in neutral.----Push key in and hold it in while cranking it over.
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    1967 evinrude 80 hp need help.

    Points are set at 0.20"-------Is this thing electric shift ?----Model # and pictures required.----Install a new water pump impeller.----Test the hot light.------outboardbooks.com ------might have a manual for you.
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    1997 Evinrude Ocean Pro 200 Flywheel hard to turn

    When water gets inside a motor and on the precision bearings , damage starts.------Corrosion starts to damage parts in a matter of hrs.------After a few days the crank / rods / bearings might be scrap.----A bit of oil splattered on the parts won't help at all.
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    Near Miss with Cutoff Wheel - Hull Cut

    Agreed.----Sand the area.------Just one 4"X4" patch of 1708 and stronger than it was new.
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    Johnson 150 Rebuild/Remanufacture Guidance

    The timer base rotates therefor it needs lube.----Need lube on its bore and on the ring that keeps it in place.
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    100, 115, or 140?

    Well many parts were the same year after year.-----Post the compression test values.-----Myself I would not order a single part until I had that salt water mess apart and spread over the work bench.
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