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    89 Johnson 60hp won't start

    Those are NOT vacuum lines.-----Are you pushing the key in WHILE cranking it over ?----Is there spark on the 3 leads ?-------Is the battery fully charged and load tested ?
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    No spark on 2 cyl

    Which 2 cylinders ?----Post exact position or numbers.-----Highest cylinder is #1
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    190 omc sterndrive id

    Yes it is electric shift.----And in this case it looks like a boat that has had little use or very good care.----If it was bought for a proper price it may well last many more years.------They are not that bad under certain conditions and with an owner that understands / enjoys rolling up his...
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    1997 Johnson 150 VRO oiling system

    If I was worried about a VRO pump I would learn to take it apart / inspect / re-install.-----Perhaps 2 hrs and some new clamps.----Saves a lot of beer tokens.
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    I Need info

    ?????
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    Just a question 1971 18 hp Fastwin

    Sorry-----We are curious as to why you are slamming the copper water tube as being poor material choice ?
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    I Need info

    Looks like a ---C--- to me.----Would be 89 ??
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    Just a question 1971 18 hp Fastwin

    In my opinion you should not question the design of a 1971 model 18 HP.-----One of the best examples of a design that offers the following features.------Easy ( no special tools required ) to repair / inspect lower unit.----Easy to repair / durable magneto.-----Easy to repair carburetor and fuel...
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    Evinrude Mate 2 2202M Piston removal

    I think some go out the bottom----Connecting rod is too big.
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    Just a question 1971 18 hp Fastwin

    ????----Really-----You can not improve on that copper pipe.------Would you choose something from plastic ?---It is easy to replace as it just pulls out of the upper grommet.-----And the upper grommet is easy to replace as well.-----Brilliant stuff in my opinion.
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    Johnson 1965 75hp Mounting Holes?

    Brackets were last used on 1972 Johnson / Evinrude models.
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    Johnson 1965 75hp Mounting Holes?

    Very simple.----These motors came with a set of brackets.----The brackets bolted to the transom.----The motor dropped in to those brackets.----Then 2 lock pins held the motor down.----Walk on over I have those brackets.----Your location ?
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    Need the Prop Gurus!

    I agree.----Why is this issue so confusing to some owners ?----Get the motor checked out !----Get the boat checked out.----Something is wrong.
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    No start and no tilt

    Yes they will feel soft as you crush the seal----Plug torque is typically 15 FT-LBS
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    Johnson BJ50 BELEDS (1996 50 hp 2-cyl) No start.

    Checked the fuse ?
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    1957 Evinrude Fleetwin pricing?

    They are not worth much to the general public.------Shops often refuse to work on them.------Folks who know how to work on them often get them for less that $50 , and have 2 or 3 of them.
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    1997 Johnson 150 VRO oiling system

    Ask your local dealer what an annual service on a big 4 stroke motor costs !
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    Need the Prop Gurus!

    Well----A 100% rebuild a few years ago means very little in my opinion.
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    First time applying gelcoat, how long can it sit before sanding?

    If you can not leave a mark with gentle push of a finger nail then you can start sanding.
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    1997 Johnson 150 VRO oiling system

    Do you do your own work ??----Have you looked into what annual service appointment costs on a big 4 stroke ?
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