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    Awful Boat-Outboard Mismatch.-

    ???----" deadrise " refers to the angle of the V in the hull.----Not transom height.----Just use ---google ---to learn what deadrise refers to !
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    1981 Evinrude 35 hp - Shifter detent.

    The parts shown in the picture in post #1 are for the shift interlock. and the neutral start switch.-----It is possible that motor was shifted at too high an RPM without that interlock..-----The neutral shift detent is the spring and 2 balls on the propshaft.----Removal of those interlock items...
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    1964 18hp spark fail #1 cyl

    It is not uncommon for a coil to burn through and short out to the magneto plate.----You would have to remove the coil and look on the bottom of the coil.-----But test as follows.----Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" on both leads ?
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    Electric start with push button.

    The push button switch at the motor is ROBUST and no solenoid needed !
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude

    Most parts are easy to find if you know how / where to look.
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    1987 60 hp Evinrude vs 1984 70 hp Johnson

    The powerheads are the same HP !!-----One is rated 60 HP at the prop.-----Well it might be 62 .5 but they have to pick a nice number for marketing.
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    1997 Evinrude 175 BE175EXEUC with fuel starvation issues

    Checked carburetor float bowls ?----They are known to warp.-----Replace gasket on vapor separator.
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    Powerhead paintjob at the factory in the -80s, Johnson?

    Many shops today have switched to SERVICE work by appointment,----They do not do major repair work anymore.-----Just a fact.
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude

    Pull the port side head off.-----Likely you will find broken piston rings.-----The fact is that everyone of the crossflow engines will suffer that fate.
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    2005 Johnson 90HP low RPM miss

    The top cylinder on the block is usually #1.
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    What is this?

    There is no shearpin on a 1989 model 150 HP motor !
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    What is this?

    ----Is this a rubber piece ?----Is this a lump of carbon ?-----The one part looks like a yardstick.
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    2005 Johnson 90HP low RPM miss

    What are the results of a compression test ?------When you pull plug wires on the one side the motor MUST drop in RPM.----Concentrate on cylinders 1 and 3 .----I say there is something wrong there !
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    Center console project

    49E is a Tilsonburg registration from the old days.----I am using 1/2" foam board with kevlar / carbon fiber / fiberglass on each side.----Not cheap but strong and durable.-----Visit ----noah's---- Or ----cccomposites canada-----Candy stores for folks wanting to repair boats.-----Both in the...
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    1987 60 hp Evinrude vs 1984 70 hp Johnson

    One motor is rated at the powerhead and one is rated at the prop !
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    Center console project

    I see Tilsonburg or Southern ,Ontario.-----Yes I like the idea of recycling material that won't rot.-----Judging by the frame work, the road sign will work.-----If they are free then go for it.
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    What's wrong with my new 6hp Tohatsu?

    It may very well have a compression release on the camshaft.----Check valve clearance and valve operation.----Or hurry to the dealer where you bought it.----Should be able to sort it out.
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    2005 Johnson 90HP low RPM miss

    When you pull plug wires off one at a time the motor should drop in RPM.------Something is wrong on the right side.------Orange/blue stripe wire is on the # 1 coil ?
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    1976 Johnson 115 Upper Trim Hose

    See / read post #2
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    1976 Johnson 115 Upper Trim Hose

    Hurry to your local farm equipment dealer or your local hydraulic shop.-----Often they can repair yours or make a new one for you.-----I know where there are some but no international shipping !
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