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    1972 Johnson 65hp water pump replacement

    You will need to disconnect shift wires.----Then attach a " fish " to pull them back up on assembly.----Yes driveshaft seals are in a housing that is removed.----Driveshaft stays in place.
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    Plating, not the eating type

    I have done some plating.----Copper and hard chrome.,-----Have you studied / looked up the term ---" throwing power "-----There is more to good plating than dipping the parts in a solution and throwing the switch.
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    Newbie Fuel line questions

    These motors used the same gas line connecter from about 1960 to the 1990's----Yes the 5/16" hose will work fine.----Picture of your motor fitting ?
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    2000 Mercury (Tracker) 125 2+2 motor making gas slicks in idle

    All 4 sparkplugs fire all the time.------Only a wee bit of fuel goes into the bottom 2 cylinders at idle.----That is for lubrication and cooling.-----Find the leak on your motor.----I think something is leaking.----Check all hoses !
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    1967 6hp Johnson rebuilt - running on one cylinder

    It will run just fine with those compression numbers.-----It is a fishing motor and not a Formula 1 motor.
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    1959 35hp RDS-21 Factory options

    ????----Why so puzzled.----You need a tiller handle off a 28 / 33 / 40 HP used from about 1960 to the 1970's.----Walk over I might be able to find one !!-----All easy.------And no the ones of the 22 cubic inch 18 / 20 / 25 HP won't fit.----All easy.
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    Tork

    A 1979 flywheel nut 115 HP is torqued to 102.5 FT-LBS
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    1971 18HP Evinrude Fastwin

    You can make a proper spark test device.------Take 2 or 4 pieces of wire ( even speaker wire )---Glue them on a piece of plywood or cardboard with 1/4" gap between them.----Stick one end in plug boot and clip other end to the block.----With 4 pieces of wire you cold test both ignition systems at...
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    Lube control cables

    Disconnect them at the motor.-----Operate the control box.-----Is it smooth.----And the motor must be running or propshaft must be turned when shifting your motor.
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    Lube control cables

    These factory cables are normally sealed and require no attention.-----Just curious why you ask the question.
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    Floats OFF on Walboro Carbs on a 86' 50 hp Mariner?

    Open low speed mixture screws 1/8th turn ( repeat if needed after testing ) and see if the hesitation magically goes away.
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    shifting issue with 1999 150 johnson

    Model # of your motor ?-----It may shift with cables removed.---And yes you will see the prop turning.-----But how would you determine / know that the clutch dog is fully locked into forward gear ????---So take the lower unit off and check / set the shift rod height.-----Make sure you use...
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    1971 18HP Evinrude Fastwin

    The term----" seemed to be getting spark "------Means nothing here.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or better on a test device ???----That level of performance is required for easy 1 or 2 pull starting !!
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    shifting issue with 1999 150 johnson

    Has anyone been operating / shifting this motor with motor not running ??-----Have you checked the shift rod height ??-----In my opinion some of these lower units are not as robust as earlier versions.-----Just did a 97 model 150 gearcase.-----Two teeth broken on pinion gear.-----What a mess...
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    1953 Evinrude 15hp 15012 water pump question

    visit------nymarine-----To find matched colors.
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    Considering moving and changing my type of boat(ing) and want opinions

    Go to your local marina and see what style of boat ventures out on the rough days.----See / ask how long they stay out.
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    Need the Prop Gurus!

    The decals on this 1977 motor say 115 HP.------Step #1 is to determine if motor is still producing that power.-----Then you can experiment with a tachometer to find correct RPM range on the boat.
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    Take water pump apart FIRST.----Post pictures.------Pictures of water pump parts and impeller drive key.----Pictures of shift linkages on front of block.---All easy.
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    89 Johnson 60hp won't start

    Dealer / factory part are only a few coins more.-----Support your local dealer while you still have one.
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    The motor is a 1977 model.------Based on ignition parts and paint colour.----The 1976 and earlier models were GREEN .---So there.
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