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    1958 Evinrude 7-1/2 Fleetwin carburetor overhaul

    That is the correct procedure.----All the fuel ( including idle fuel ) comes through the high speed jet !!
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude

    If head bolts were loose then perhaps someone looked in there.----Saw the damage and stuck heads back on.-----And not sure what you are thinking about with the statement ----" not enough suction thus water from impeller not reaching the motor "----Has me baffled so to speak.----Post pictures of...
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Everyone works to different standards !----On a 36 year old crossflow you would be wise to rebore all cylinders for 0.020" O/S new pistons and rings.-----Put those cylinders back to factory new specifications on clearance.
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    Primer solenoid without vro

    The factory had a very nice unit installed before the pump.----Hurry to your favorite boat shop.----They will likely have that item in stock !
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Good one------But no ---O/S ---Generally refers to OVER SIZE --------Your motor is still standard size so easy fix in my opinion.----Far cheaper option if you supply the labour .
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    Primer solenoid without vro

    The primer is NOT a pump.-----It is a valve that opens when you push the key in.-----Therefor it needs fuel at pressure to work.-----After the pump is your answer !----And key is pushed in and held in while cranking it over !
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Easy rebuild for me.---Have any and all parts on hand new and used.-----Any markings on those pistons to suggest pistons are O/S now ?----Or is the bore 3.500" now ?
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    Should I purchase a 60HP 1969 Johnson hydro-electric shift outboard motor?

    Find the wires going into the lower unit.-----Green for forward and blue for reverse.-----Apply negative to engine block.----Apply 12 volts + to green wire.----Motor should shift to neutral after one quick turn of flywheel.-----Then add 12 volts to blue as well.----Motor should be in reverse...
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Fact-----The basic engine design is very good if it was still able to start run in that condition !!-----I do not have enuff fingers and toes to count how many times I have seen this damage.-----That is why I suggest compression testing all the time.-----The top ring is a bad design.-----And...
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    Should I purchase a 60HP 1969 Johnson hydro-electric shift outboard motor?

    The 60 HP models were marketed n 1970 and 1971.-----Yes the shift can be tested by turning flywheel with an 1-5/16" socket.----Sparkplugs removed.
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    1981 Evinrude 35hp question.

    I do not believe those parts on the side of the block are the shift DETENT parts !!----They are the shift interlock bits.------May allow the motor to be shifted in or out of gear at too high an RPM.----It also depends on what type of throttle control was used.----Single lever or dual...
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    1997 Evinrude 175 BE175EXEUC with fuel starvation issues

    No you would not see fuel leakage from the bowl !-----The fuel in the float bowl needs atmospheric pressure in order for the carburetor to work.----If there is a path that pulls air from the float bowl the carburetor may not function as designed !
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    Am I crazy

    Well I would seriously think of getting rid of that vintage OPTIMAX.------I do not believe that flavour of 2 stroke is well supported by factory.----You might get the best value on resale / trade in now.-----Don't be shocked at what a dealer might allow on a trade !
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    1964 18hp spark fail #1 cyl

    The magneto was engineered and built to be able to produce about 28,000 volts if in good condition.----That voltage will jump a 5/16" gap with a SNAP you can hear.------Sorry it does not take much voltage to jump a gap of 1/16" or so.-----And it does take more voltage to jump a plug gap when the...
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    1964 18hp spark fail #1 cyl

    Laying plugs on the block is a waste of time !!----I learned how to trouble shoot these simple magnetos 52 years ago.
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    1964 18hp spark fail #1 cyl

    When spark jumps a gap of 5/16" then you have " good spark " -----Or I would use a ----MERC-O-TRONIC ----Magneto analyzer to test coils and condensers.------All elegantly simple.----I am not there to see , hear or feel your motor.------Posting specific information only help you !
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Not sure what the pictures are trying to show.-----Just take in all apart and post some pictures of the pistons !
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    1964 18hp spark fail #1 cyl

    Here I follow my own trouble shooting procedure.-----Those wonderful OMC magnetos are very easy to trouble shoot.
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude

    BRP stopped making the big E-tecs and E-tec G2 motors for now.-----They are still providing parts for Evinrudes.-----In fact many parts for older Evinrudes are easier to get than many newer motors , all brand names !
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    Electric start with push button.

    The kit shown in the picture has the battery charging coil and the rectifier too !!
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