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    Johnson 150hp 1999 J150PXEES

    Why would a mechanic put on a prop with that much pitch if you were only getting 3800 RPM ??-----There is something wrong with the motor.----Compression test and spark test.-----Could be running on 4 or 5 cylinders !
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    Fuel line question on 1968 Fastwin 18

    That would be a 1968 ----So one hose fuel in to the pump and one hose out.----There is a wee oil recirculation line that goes from the bottom of the block to up near the top bearing.---That needs to be in place.----Often see those broken or cracked if original.
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    where to buy spark wire and good fuel line

    That sounds excessive.----Your location?---I will make sure not to shop in your town !
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    Fuel line question on 1968 Fastwin 18

    You will need to post the model # here.----Or detail pictures.----To me with information posted it sounds like you have one with a conversion from pressure tank to fuel pump.----Newer motors just have fuel in to the pump and fuel out.----Pump is mounted directly over the PRESSURE port.
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    Johnson 150hp 1999 J150PXEES

    Have you looked at / replaced the water pump impeller ?-----Top RPM will change if there is something wrong with the motor.----Seeing it has overheated at idle ( warning sign ) it is now time to do a compression test.----Mixing at 50:1 or is oil injection in service ?----If in service has oil...
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    1969 Mercury 650E...issues

    All these distributor motors from early 1950's to late 1970's use the same belt.----How did you make sure belt , distributor and crankshaft were correctly timed ?
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    1973 18 hp evinrude Driver Coil test

    You lock the magneto plate so it does not turn.----Full throttle or lowest idle.----The position DOES NOT matter.----Turn flywheel till mark lines up.----Lift off the flywheel and set points with the meter.-----Have not done one in a while but I believe on these the points at the rear are set...
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    where to buy spark wire and good fuel line

    My parts supplier keeps it in bulk.
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    1947 Johnson HD 25 questions

    Look a little closer.----The points are right there !!---Right beside the condensers,-------If you need some pointers on the points visit ----aomci.-----Lots of folks there.----I think I have about 10 sets of those points on hand here.
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    1973 18 hp evinrude Driver Coil test

    You need more water in that test bucket.---Water must be 6"or 8 " above the pump.--------The timing tool is nothing but a " dummy flywheel "----So you can use the flywheel you have.----Just takes a little longer.
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    1960 Johnson 75hp. Backfired; stripped head threads for plug

    You need to line up timing marks on flywheel and block.-----Then line up pulley on the magneto before the belt is installed.
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    1974 115ESL74B service manual

    Your location ?
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    89 Johnson 60hp won't start

    The large nipple on the primer is for fuel at pressure from the fuel pump.----The primer valve has 2 small nipples.----One hose connect to one and goes to one carburetor nipple.-----The hose to other nipple has a TEE and goes to 2 carburetors.----The order and which carburetor does not matter.
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    89 Johnson 60hp won't start

    They are fuel lines.----These are connected to the electric PRIMER VALVE.----The thingy with the red lever.------When you push the key in while cranking the valve opens.-----This action puts fuel directly into the intake manifold.----This is for near instant starting.-----A wonderful device that...
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    Please help!! my Evinrude has a problem.

    Exhaust cover gaskets perhaps.-------Not a reed valve.
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    water in VRO tank

    Clean the oil tank.---Replace the filter.-----Fill oil tank.----Remove air from hose .---Attach hose to VRO.--Operate oil primer bulb to prime VRO.--Mix first tank with 50:1.----Verify that VRO is injecting oil.----Hopefully previous owner did not run it with water injection.
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    North Channel.

    If you like rocks , trees and water Baie Fine is a wonderful area.----And in late July / August there is nothing like pancakes with freshly gathered blueberries.------Or blue berry pie for desert.
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    The novice build: 1968 Starcraft SuperSport V-16 "The Boat"

    Why not make an adapter for an air hose.------Possibly use an o-ring to make a seal.---Set the regulator to 10 PSI ---Put it over a rivet and have your helper spray some soapy water around the rivet inside the boat.
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    9.5 johnson motor tag gone

    MQ-14 is a 1968 model.
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    VIDEO Help: Post Texas Freeze Leak

    They really are just " core plugs " used to close up holes after the casting process.----They have been mistakenly called " freeze plugs " for years.-----They are not meant to protect an engine from freeze damage !!!
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