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    I/Os in salt water...

    Any product made with aluminum housings and held together with stainless screws will suffer in salt water.---Just a fact in dealing with salt water.-----The 400 HP outboards are now very popular.----Many of those will also suffer if not maintained / flushed on a regular basis.
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    Rebuilding 1991 120 lower unit

    Likely sorted out 15 years ago !!
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    1998 OMC 200HP Carb adjustment

    CDI electronics makes a much better trigger.-----But I have a hard time believing you have 5 out of 6 triggers bad under one roof.----Initial setting might be 5 turns for a 200 HP model.----What elevation are you running at ?
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    Need quick help: The Tilt Support Bar on my Etec wont move after tilting engine up, due out tomorrow!

    I do not believe the trim / tilt unit can bend that part to damage it.------It has a pressure limiter valve.------Find the real problem.-----Post a picture ( close up ) to show the clearance with trim / tilt full up.
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    Is my engine 2003 or 2004? E-tec 50hp DPL

    ??----Well-----There is no 2003 model 50 HP E-tech listed in the parts books !!
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    Need quick help: The Tilt Support Bar on my Etec wont move after tilting engine up, due out tomorrow!

    I do not understand the struggle with something so simple.----
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    1991 25hp Johnson Bottom Crank Seal Retainer Torque

    Nope------Something is wrong.------Those 3 screws are torqued to 80 inch lbs.----Check your work.-------Did you have the crankshaft out of the block ?----Located the center bearing on the dowel pin ?
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    Johnson 25hp problems

    A 1969 model or a 2005 model ?----Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" or more on a testing device ?
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    Idle timing process

    Timing on these motors does not go out of adjustment.----Unless it has been tampered with.-----Be careful with any adjustments you make.
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    New 1993 Evinrude 48spl

    Also order the seal between the pump outlet and exhaust housing.
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    Need quick help: The Tilt Support Bar on my Etec wont move after tilting engine up, due out tomorrow!

    Motor must be raised to give clearance for that part to rotate with your fingers.-----So have you raised the motor , yes or no ?
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    1986 15hp remote shift/throttle conversion

    The 1986 models appear to use a cable from the tiller handle.------That might need to be disconnected for the remote cable to hook up.-----All easy here.-----I am sure your local repair shop can help figure this out.----Not confusing at all.
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    What is this rusting at the end of the steering bar?

    A long thin paint brush.-----The kind an artist would use for body painting.---Little container of touch up paint.----Eyesore / problem is gone.----Or hurry to a boat shop and pay up.----I am assuming this might be your first boat and motor ?
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    What is this rusting at the end of the steering bar?

    Rust happens.----Just use a scraper to get rid of it.----Then a little paint.----Done.
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    Need quick help: The Tilt Support Bar on my Etec wont move after tilting engine up, due out tomorrow!

    Hurry----Run to a shop and have this resolved in minutes.
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    New 1993 Evinrude 48spl

    Install a new water pump impeller before you leave the dock.
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    1986 15hp remote shift/throttle conversion

    Kbait--------Please review the workings of a 1986 model throttle handle !!----Not all motors are the same.
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    Losing a cylinder

    Find out what is wrong..----There is a reason for loosing the bottom plug / cylinder.----Do some trouble shooting !
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    Losing a cylinder

    Revving a motor in neutral can be an expensive trick.----Inspect fuel pump.-----Test run with another tank and hose.------Perhaps bottom crankshaft seal is bad..----My bet is that there are internal corrosion issues.----Seized motor that sat with water on bearings needs to come apart.
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    Need quick help: The Tilt Support Bar on my Etec wont move after tilting engine up, due out tomorrow!

    Perhaps a bigger hammer.
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