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    1976 johnson 115 shifting issues

    Need to drain / inspect gear oil.----Does motor still have the oil pressure assist lower unit ?----Need to check shift adjustment as well.
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    1962' 50529A Starflite IV Magneto Ignition Weak Spark

    I think that coil left the factory that way.----Not the issue I believe.----Clean the points, replace condenser.---Set breaker points using a meter.----Test magneto BEFORE installing it on the motor.----Spinning the pulley by hand should give you spark like a small electrical storm.
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    1973 18 hp evinrude Driver Coil test

    Points ( both sets ) must be clean, clean.----Best way to set them is with a meter.-----Point set at the back fires the top cylinder via the other set of points I believe.
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    1978 evinrude 150

    Correct----Sorry, I can not see , feel or hear your motor.-----If modifications have been made from factory original.-----If I had an original 1978 V-6 ( I have more than one V-6 ) then I would use a 1995 control box.---Basically plug and play !!----End of the story.
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    1978 evinrude 150

    Never mind then-----The control boxes all operate the same way !!----The different motion for shift rod is done with linkages on the MOTOR. -----The control boxes all move the same way.
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    1961 Mercury 500 diagrams and resources, forward gear only

    Propshaft should just pull out now.
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    1978 evinrude 150

    Answer this question.----When you shift your ---" power pilot "----to FORWARD does the cable pull linkages to the front of the motor, yes or no ??----For REVERSE does the ----" power pilot " ---push linkages to the rear of the motor ?
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    1970 Johnson 115 - add kill switch

    You can get a universal kill switch.-----On that motor it would normally be closed and open to stop the motor I think.
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    1978 evinrude 150

    Yes the shift and throttle cables will work , not a problem at all.---Not sure where you are getting your information ?
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    1999 90 hp 3 cylinder 2 stroke mercury no power, sounds fine

    Check flywheel key.-----Check fuel pump diaphragm.
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    1978 evinrude 150

    Yes it will work.!---E-bay sellers are not always fully aware of what fits what.
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    1973 18 hp evinrude Driver Coil test

    A new diaphragm is about $6.00 or so.----Can't find one then make one.-----The instant nature of the miss would indicate an ignition miss.----The trouble shooting on these motors is so easy.
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    1978 evinrude 150

    A 1995 control box with the red plug will work on your motor !
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    1973 18 hp evinrude Driver Coil test

    The driver coil is common to both cylinders.-----Points must be absolutely clean.----Check al wire connections.------Use timing light to try and pinpoint if upper or lower cylinder has the miss.----You have of course checked the fuel pump diaphragm.
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    To lap or not to lap?

    Lap the tapers together with fine valve grinding compound.----The key locates the flywheel for proper timing.----The flywheel is driven by the locking tapers !
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    1962' 50529A Starflite IV Magneto Ignition Weak Spark

    Replace breaker points and condenser and rotor.-----If that does not fix it perhaps the coil is aged and cracked.---Spark would jump to ground.----Removing the magneto requires marking the parts so the belt timing can be set correctly on assembly.
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    1973 18 hp evinrude Driver Coil test

    You have an ignition miss !!!-----
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    2001 Johnson 15 HP - General Questions

    Best , as in most economical way is to keep your eyes out for a donor motor.----1993 and newer model 9.9 and 15 HP 2 strokes.-----It also depends on whether you want tiller electric start or going to a remote electric start set--up.-----E-bay might help out here.
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    Throttle Box

    Your location ?----And the part numbers you need ?
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    ‘98 90hp Johnson

    Perhaps the tachometer is set wrong.----What number ( on back of the tachometer ) is it set at ?-----At an actual 7000 RPM the motor will not last long.-----What pitch prop is on this motor , a 15" or 13 " pitch?
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