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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    Yes I know the shift rod goes up and down !!----But does it shift to FORWARD with a DOWN motion ?----That was my question !!----That rubber piece you describe has really noting to do with keeping water out of the oil.
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    The shift shaft seal is an o-ring.-----You can not see that item without removing that cover !!-----Perhaps you are confusing function of parts.----Does this gearcase shift to FORWARD with a DOWN motion of the shift rod ?
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    What cables do I need

    No one ?---Really.------The cables you need are know as the older style----400 series Johnson / Evinrude.------Used on pre 1979 control boxes.-----Time to talk to a knowledgeable parts guy at a real boat shop.
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    Large circlips pliers for OMC lower units?

    McMaster-Carr.------Has them at $72.00 each I believe.
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    50HP E50TLEUC shift lever screw taken out!

    Stop.----You have to be very careful.----The thread for that pin is way inside the gearcase and easily damaged.----Time to remove the lower unit.-----It needs a new impeller anyway.-----Lay gearcase on it's side.-----Then gently move the shift rod and you might see the hole line up.-----Or visit...
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    Large circlips pliers for OMC lower units?

    The 2 pliers that I have ( one with extension tip for 68 models ) are very big and long.-----Too far away from them to measure today.
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    I think it was clearly stated that it was a 1977 model so why do you still doubt that ?
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    Johnson 70 3cyl overheating

    Was the tell tale moved on your motor ?
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    1999 Evinrude Ficht E175FPLEEC dies at high speed

    They are very proud of that distribution panel.---Lots of beer tokens for a new one.
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    1997 Johnson 90

    The motor left the factory with a number of clips holding plug wires in place.----Normally the top plug wire goes to the top coil.----It does on all those V-4's that I have.
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    1997 Johnson 90

    Switch those wires as a test.----Normally top coil goes to top cylinder.------And no you can not do any damage if it is correct now !!
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    Do I need a new block or small side case half?

    It is very clear to me that folks do not know.-----Step # 1 for you is to compare the size of the CENTER main bearing to the main bearing on your motor.-------You will find that the 78 is much smaller and in 79 the V-4 motors went to the same MONSTER center bearing as used on the V-6...
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    Dragon Keelboat 1964 restoration... Need help!

    Was traveling on the east coat about 30 years ago.-----Saw brochure for afternoon sailing trip on a wooden boat.---Great deal for me.------Went on the trip and a young couple owned the boat.-----Used it in summers to make coins for winter in the BAHAMAS.----Story was that they bought the boat...
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    1979 Evinrude 75HP - Swivel Bracket

    The 15" is a totally different midsection.----A totally different lower unit ( 50 hp ) meant for light fast boats.---That is why there are different part numbers.----Your is a 20" midsection.
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    1979 Evinrude 75HP - Swivel Bracket

    Just accept the fact that you have a 20" midsection and all the 20" midsection parts.-----There are lots of these brackets available used if you know how to look.-----Repeat you are looking for the 20" bracket to replace your broken one.
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    Fuel line question on 1968 Fastwin 18

    There is more to one of these fine motors then a CARBURETOR REBUILD.----Post your compression numbers here.----And does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more , yes or no ?----That spark test is done with a simples test device.---Has nothing to do with spark plug gap.----You are testing maximum output...
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    Fuel line question on 1968 Fastwin 18

    ????----Just use regular 3/16 " ID hose for that lube recirculation line !!------No need for anything special at all.------Not sure where this ---" lack of pressure"---concept comes from.
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    1997 Johnson 90

    There are 2 different 90 hp model , yes there are.----Model # is ?----And the wires from top coil go to top cylinders.---That is if wires from powerpack are routed correctly.----What color stripe is on the orange wires.----I have a 2000 model 60 degree 90 HP on the bench right now.
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    Is this a somewhat simple fix?

    I think you will find that there is a reason for these cracks.----Structural damage I say.
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    1979 Evinrude 75HP - Swivel Bracket

    If you are in CANADA------evinrudepaarts.ca-----might be able to help.-----And that is a 20" bracket , these parts are NOT measured the way you are doing it !.
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