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    Did my lower unit get damaged?

    Pressure test the gearcase.
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    1962 Evinrude Starflite IV 75hp no spark HELP!

    Is the timing correct between crankshaft and distributor ?
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    evinrude carbs

    There is an issue with the float / float valve.----Take carburetor apart and inspect.
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    18hp evinrude lower end

    Easy job.----No special tools required.----Pay attention to the pin to locate the forward bushing for proper lubrication.
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    evinrude looper lower unit help

    Maybe your friend thinks his is a crossflow.----In 1995 there was a 60 degree looper and a big 90 degree looper.------Post model # to sort this out.----See if there is a part # on the driveshafts !----A 1995 crossflow will fit the big 90 degree looper from 1989.
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    evinrude looper lower unit help

    Yes they do interchange !!!----Shift rod needs to be swapped out.----And the correct shift rod height has to be set.
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    9.8 hp throttle hook up/ lightning stator disconnect

    There is another piece missing.-----It rotates to change timing.
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    9.8 hp throttle hook up/ lightning stator disconnect

    You are missing some pieces that must go under the flywheel.
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    110 Johnson maintenance

    Cold readings are just as meaningful as those from a warmed up motor.
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    110 Johnson maintenance

    Well the 15 % was from long ago.---Parts are precision machined these days.-----Any difference of more than 10 PSI is a cause for concern on the crossflow motors.
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    Tips and advice for repairing outboard head gasket

    Best practice is to make sure the head is flat.----You want bolt torque to squeeze the gasket.----Not part of the torque to straighten the head !----But everyone works to a different standard too.
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    Evinrude 6hp fisherman shifter issues

    ??----Big end bearings.-----As stated.-----The term used for bearings on connecting rod / crankshaft.
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    Evinrude 6hp fisherman shifter issues

    Water on the bearings spells death for the 30 wee needles on the big end bearings.----Motors that had water inside must run within a few hrs.----Or be torn down on the spot to get water out !
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    Evinrude 6hp fisherman shifter issues

    If water got on the bearings then the motor needs a complete teardown.----Need to find out why it will not turn.----Do not spend any beer tokens on parts.----Do a complete inspection first.
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    How to restore/restart Johnson 115 that was left outside for 4 years

    With those compression numbers there is no point trying to start it.----I think it has broken piston rings and needs a rebuild.---Needs 4 new pistons !!
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    1997 Evinrude SPL90 2 Stroke V4 dripping oil/gas down front of shaft from case

    And here I thought that the SPL models did not leave the factory with the VRO system.
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    1963 10hp Johnson QD-24 Flywheel rotating the mag plate

    Replace that pin or make one I say.
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    110 Johnson maintenance

    A 1988 model.------Post the results of a compression test before you spend a single beer token.
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    1963 10hp Johnson QD-24 Flywheel rotating the mag plate

    Motor has to be in forward gear to get throttle wide open.----If throttle does not open all the way check the nylon pin.----Found on bottom of shaft on port side of the motor.
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    1995 Evinrude E115ELEOC timing issues

    Timing generally does NOT go out of adjustment on outboard motors.---Careful if you decide to adjust things.----Are wires from the powerpack going to the correct coils.----Colors of stripes on these orange wires should be posted.
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