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    1985 Evinrude 50 - Prop options for a noob...

    Winner.-----Put in gear.-----Turn flywheel 10 turns.----Count turns of propeller.----Calculate gear ratio.----Should be .414------12 teeth on pinion and 29 on forward gear.
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    Compression test low on BF100 honda mid 80s

    Check valve clearance.
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    Force 120 Outboard Low compression - rebuild it?

    You must determine the cause of the " meltdown " or you will have the same thing happen again !!
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    Spark plug gap

    Those plugs had been in there for a while.-----If you set the new ones at 0.035" it will be a happy motor.
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    Should you polish a Prop or not

    There used to be a pride / smile factor in having a polished brass prop.----But today almost every prop is polished stainless , so no more ---" wow factor "-----from having one.-----Heck the factory robots polish them nowadays.
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    Mid 90s Johnson 115

    Well with 70 PSI compression you have a bad gauge or a motor that needs big $$$$$ work.
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    Mid 90s Johnson 115

    Are you saying it is at 70 PSI now with a new head gasket ?
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    Compression test low on BF100 honda mid 80s

    I think you got a direct answer / opinion about needing the throttle OPEN.------Then you doubted that information with your reply in post #4 I think.
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    Mid 90s Johnson 115

    The primer solenoid is a VALVE that opens when you push the key in.------While cranking the fuel pump then pushes fuel through this valve.-----This fuel goes directly into the intake airstream for cold starting.----This fuel bypasses the carburetor float bowl and metering circuits.----The primer...
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    Mid 90s Johnson 115

    The lever that you raise is NOT THE CHOKE at all.---It is the warm up lever to raise RPM with no shifting.------You push the key in while cranking to start this motor.----And best to do a compression test.----Post your numbers.----
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    Should I purchase a 60HP 1969 Johnson hydro-electric shift outboard motor?

    But the hydro-electrics are so simple and reliable in my opinion.
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

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    Should I purchase a 60HP 1969 Johnson hydro-electric shift outboard motor?

    But the HYDRO -ELECTRIC does NOT need battery power when in forward gear.-----The clutch dog spring puts them in forward.-----The electramatic needs 12 volts to stay in forward all the time.
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Sorry----But there is LOTS of room to remove the pinion nut.----I say replace the pinion bearing now !!
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    Should I purchase a 60HP 1969 Johnson hydro-electric shift outboard motor?

    The shifting on the old ELECTRAMATIC is totally different from the hydro-electric shift units.----The electramatic uses electromagnets to pull on a spring , no clutch dog.-----The hydro-electric use solenoids to operate valves , to direct oil pressure on a shift piston.----The shift piston moves...
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    trim relay mystery-2000- 150 h.p. Johnson

    These relays were used for about 25 years of production.-----That creates a " demand " for replacement parts.-----Companies step up to make them.-----Many electrical parts are replaced in desperation , looking for a fix.----These relays each are less than 20 minutes shop time.----Factory ones...
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    1982 Evinrude 7.5 E8RCNR

    See post #2 & 3
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    1982 Evinrude 7.5 E8RCNR

    0392968 was original part # ----But that is shown as NLA today !!
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    Mercury 500 Strange Ignition Problem?

    The carburetors have fixed jets for full throttle operation.----But low speed mixture must be correct for proper throttle pick up.
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    New water pump not working.

    But, but the shaft must be rotating to let water through the pump !!
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