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    1990 25hp Johnson

    What trouble shooting has been done ?----Post results of a compression test.----You have installed a new water pump impeller I hope !----Spark that jumps a 3/8" gap ( 1 cm ) on both leads ?
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    1963 10hp Johnson QD-24 Flywheel rotating the mag plate

    1/4" or even more for a magneto that is in good condition.----Check the diaphragm.-----Agreed cleaning the carburetor always helps too.
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    1990 25hp Johnson

    Key is to be pushed in while cranking.----Holding it in for 8 seconds is a wild tall tale from your launch ramp experts !----If primer bulb does not firm up you have a leak.---Float valve.----Fuel pump diaphragm or inside your fuel tank.
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    1963 10hp Johnson QD-24 Flywheel rotating the mag plate

    You may see a spark across a 0.030" gap on the sparkplug.-----But , but that may not be enough voltage to jump the gap when air is compressed in the cylinder.----You need to test maximum output of the magneto !
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    82 Johnson trim

    Sorry.-----I am asking you to provide information so that you can get help.----Earlier trim motors had 3 wires and later ones had 2 wires.-----I can not see what you have !
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    1963 10hp Johnson QD-24 Flywheel rotating the mag plate

    But we are asking you if spark will jump a gap of 1/4" on a test device.-----Not whether spark jumps the gap on a plug laying on the block.-----You may not know or understand the difference and how important it is.----Sorry.
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    evinrude carbs

    There is an issue with the float or float valve.----That is why one carburetor is leaking !----What port connects to the top ?-----Pictures needed so we understand what you are talking about.
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    82 Johnson trim

    Your trim tilt may well be an older unit.----So does your trim m0otor have a blue and a green wire ?----Or blue , green and a black wire ?
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    7.5 Mercury Outboard Trouble Starting

    I mentioned crankcase compression !!----I made no comment about the compression test in the cylinder.----Perhaps this is your first stab at diagnosis of a 2 stroke engine.----Time to read up on the basics.----Sorry to be so blunt here.
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    1963 10hp Johnson QD-24 Flywheel rotating the mag plate

    Sounds like it might be running on just 1 cylinder.----I can't see, hear or feel your motor.----What are the compression numbers ?----Checked fuel pump diaphragm ?----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on a test device ?
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    7.5 Mercury Outboard Trouble Starting

    Oil / gas collects at the bottom of the motor.----The bleed hose returns it to the top of the motor.----You must have that in service.----Perhaps there are issues with crankcase compression.----Upper and lower crank seals.----Reed valves. ----And labarynth seal between the 2 crankcases.-----
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    Can't get the remote control open

    They will work just fine !
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    lower unit

    Start with a compression test.----Post your numbers.----Follow that with a spark check.----Spark must jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads.----This does sound like the BOAT theory ( bring on another thousand ) is coming to my mind.----Perhaps you now understand why this was for sale.-----Lots of...
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    lower unit

    Prop hub slipping ?---Try another prop.
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    76 6 horse long shaft . Special instructions

    The copper tube must be installed in the exhaust housing first.----Then you can see and guide the tube into the pump outlet !!
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    7.5 Mercury Outboard Trouble Starting

    I can not see, hear or feel your motor.----The recirculation system is needed.----What bunch of parts did you replace ?-----Water pump impeller was replaced hopefully.-----Steps you need to take.------Post the results of a compression test.-----And does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on a test device...
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    1982 wellcraft V20 renovations

    Had a V-20 Wellcraft 25 years ago.---Twin 115 HP.-----Wish I still had it.-----But today that boat will likely need full restoration.
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    Buy a boat with a bad starter?

    I reluctantly installed a motor on a 40 + year old boat.-----Had nice paint job .----New travel cover.---Seats redone etc , etc.----Bolts for motor would not tighten as transom was squeezing together.---Other signs of rotten wood under the floor.------Novice owner is delighted with his...
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    Buy a boat with a bad starter?

    It simply means-----" The motor can not be started today "-----You pay your money and take your chances.
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    Remote Control Cables

    Without pictures it is hard to say.-----Is yours a " powershift II " control box or the later slim control box ??-----Any part # on the old cables ?
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