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    1990 Evinrude 60 Rough Idle and Bogging

    Some will argue.---I do not consider 100 PSI to be " good compression " ----So I say again --" head gaskets are cheap "
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    Clearing salt build up from block

    But it is fun to challenge a 10 year old with something like that.----His first response was ---" it is heavy and he would have to scrape it off the ocean bottom "----I also challenged him to learn to build a factory where you would make MILK.------Pour water and hay in at one end and various...
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    What year is this Evinrude Fastwin?

    But I clearly stated that a 15020 is a 1957 model.
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    What year is this Evinrude Fastwin?

    No point in argument !!---The 15020 is listed as a 57 model.----I think I step aside in offering you any more help !
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    What year is this Evinrude Fastwin?

    That glass bowl is shown standard on 1961 model 18 HP.-----And I know it is used on many other models too.-----The powerhead on that 56 may have been replaced / modified.----The possibilities are endless.
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    What year is this Evinrude Fastwin?

    That was stock from factory for many 5 1/2 , 10 and 18 HP models in the early 1960's
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    Help with dent 1988 tracker 170V

    Everybody works to different standards.----I would pop it back to normal.------Drill out rivets.----Every 1 of 4 or so.----Add a piece of aluminum angle fitted inside the hull.----Install new rivets to hold it all in place.-----Yes perhaps a lot of fine work and fitting.-----Just one way I would...
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    What year is this Evinrude Fastwin?

    Looks like a 56.----But the model # tag is clearly visible on port transom bracket.--Post the numbers.----That separate glass bowl is fairly common as well.----Or an easy retro fit.
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    Any home brewers out there?

    Many years ago they developed the ---" Bavarian Purity Law " ----For manly beer.------It says ----Water , barley malt , hops and yeast only.-----I do not want " girly beer " with citrus flavour.
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    Clearing salt build up from block

    There is a lot of ---GOLD----Dissolved it the oceans.----I challenged the 10 year old grandson to figure out an economical way to get it all out.-----He would become a trillionaire.----Yes , google it and see the staggering amount of it in all the cubic miles of ocean water.-----
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    90's 3 cyl Merc 90 oil injection reverse

    I would say a 1988 model.-----Folks at King's in Port Severn would help you.
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    90's 3 cyl Merc 90 oil injection reverse

    Takes 30 hrs driving time from one end to the other.----I might be able to suggest a shop that will help you.----Any where near Parry Sound ?
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    90's 3 cyl Merc 90 oil injection reverse

    Maybe it just needs to be installed correctly.-----Put lower unit in neutral.----Put control in neutral.-----Adjust cable ( If needed ) to put slider in mid travel.------Did it all line up ??-----I doubt there is anything wrong in the lower unit , but if you let it rub / rattle for up to a...
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    91 mercury 115 flooded then no spark

    Direct charge or direct injection.-----There is a difference I would say !!
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    1971 18HP Fastwin tune up kit

    Assumptions do not work.------Simple testing beats hard work every time.
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Amazing that you checked it 4 times , amazing as per post #64.
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    1971 18HP Fastwin tune up kit

    I was in a shop one time where the owner told a couple of fellows that condensers " never fail "------These 2 fellows were obviously pestering him and picking his brain.----He wanted them to leave and politely said they don't fail.----I ordered some condensers from him and he said.----" no need...
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    1971 18HP Fastwin tune up kit

    The capacitors ( condensers ) are slightly different.----Both will work on the 18 HP model.----I would use the 419 condensers.
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    I digress---The retainer plate must be located in a " pocket " as well.---Not sure how you are working as I can not look over your shoulder.------How long in minutes did it take you to tighten the 8 connecting rod screws.----Did you dip them in oil and then torque to 370 INCH LBS ??----Work...
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Perhaps------Google----SKF induction bearing heater.------Bearings are heated for a painless installation.------Work experience counts here.
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