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    1997 Evinrude SPL90 2 Stroke V4 dripping oil/gas down front of shaft from case

    I do not believe there are adjustable slow speed mixture needles on a 1997 model SPL crossflow motor.
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    1979 75HP Evinrude 75943R - Throttle Issues

    Does the timer base rotate easily ?-----Do this simple spark test.----On a test device does the spark jump a gap of 7/16", yes or no?-----Stop running this motor hoping it will fix itself.----Find the issue.----A plugged carburetor could lead to starving one cylinder of OIL.----That will be...
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    1994 Johnson 120 barely charging... head scratcher?

    Stator can be checked on the motor with flywheel in position.----Just find the wires.
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    1994 Johnson 120 barely charging... head scratcher?

    What ohms do you read ( 0.7 ohm ) on yellow wires.----And yellow wires to ground?----Brand new battery ???----I would still have it tested.----A quick and free service at most shops !
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    1994 Johnson 120 barely charging... head scratcher?

    Why not test the battery charging part of the stator.
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    1997 35HP Johnson won't idle...needs rich/lean screw adjustment.

    ??----The book shows a dimension of 0.390" as a starting point.
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    1957 evinrude fastwin 18hp ventilation problems.

    These motors were essentially the same for near 20 years.-----Lots of used parts / kits available from collectors I think.
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    1975 evinrude 70 hp

    Actually the powerhead has been painted and may well be a recent rebuild.----Serial # on the engine the same as the tag on transom bracket ?
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    1984 evenrude 70hp acting funny

    Do you run fuel out of the carburetors when boat is not in use for a while ?-----If not then clean the carburetors.----Replace float valves.
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    1975 evinrude 70 hp

    VRO did not come out till 85 on the 3 cylinder.----Mix at 50:1 in your tank.----Make sure carburetors are clean.-----Install a new water pump impeller.----Read an owners manual before launching you pride and joy.
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    1997 35HP Johnson won't idle...needs rich/lean screw adjustment.

    All those parts and beer tokens and a " no fix "
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    Who has starting doing all their own maintenance?

    U-tube can be a good teacher.------But I have seen some presenters that had some wild ideas and were not experts in the field !
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    1957 evinrude fastwin 18hp ventilation problems.

    Find the 5" extension kit.---They are not hard to find !----Your location ?----Find a kit at the local meet for the ----aomci-----Or find one on the aomci----website !
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    Docking question

    At the local marina many years ago.-----Wind was really blowing.-----A transient skipper came in to ask for some help to move his 40' boat to another , more protected slip.----Couple of us volunteered to man the dock / lines for this skipper.----I tell you he had total control of his boat and...
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    1997 35HP Johnson won't idle...needs rich/lean screw adjustment.

    Does not go by turns on these.----Needle is set to a dimension.----What other trouble shooting was done ?
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    e30dplisc trouble

    The lift pump is operated by crankcase PRESSURE pulses.----And not vacuum.
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    Johnson 70 3cyl overheating

    0432955 shows a thermostat cover !
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    1985 and 1989 Johnson 90hp VRO parts interchangeable?

    Or swap out the entire ignition system.
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    e30dplisc trouble

    Are you scoffing at the advice here ?
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    Johnson 70 3cyl overheating

    The latest / greatest water pump repair kit recommended a different thermostat cover and poppit spring.----Did you install those ??
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