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  1. flyingscott

    Re power - 2 cylinder vs 3 cylinder Johnson 50hp

    Definitely the 3 cylinder.
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    1988 100hp mercury spark plugs

    You have a fuel issue. There should be no fuel in the bottom 2 cylinders for starting. The was a service bulletin for those motors. So the ones you gap should work fine. A spark plug should not cause hole shot issues.
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    Rebuilt Carburetor… Still No Idle!

    Did you soak the carb? Spark on both cylinders? Compression is fine at 90 psi
  4. flyingscott

    Twin Merc V8 and different fuel usage

    How are you getting that info? Could be as simple as a slight calibration difference
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    1979 Johnson 6hp Prop slip

    That is wrong. Both those props have a rubber hub.
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    VRO Failure & Life Expectancy

    One question did you replace the pulse limiter with a new one? A bad pulse limiter will shorten the life significantly.
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    VRO Failure & Life Expectancy

    I trust Master tech. Last time I checked they were out of stock. Good to know they have some.
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    VRO Failure & Life Expectancy

    Where did you get the rebuild kit from? Was it a Chinese kit?
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    45 and 47 PSI Mariner 9.9 HP

    I doubt your compression is that low.
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    97 50HP 3cyl will not rev past 3000

    Coil should be easy to find. Spend the money on a good OEM one
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    1979 Johnson 6hp Prop slip

    I don't believe those props interchange.
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    1979 Johnson 6hp Prop slip

    Does it bang out of gear or do the rpms suddenly shoot up. If the Rpms suddenly shoot up with no bang get a different prop.
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    Tohatsu 25hp - 30hp timing no go

    Ask the mod to move this to the Tohatsu forum. Paul will be able to help you.
  14. flyingscott

    1986 Johnson 70 Carb Parts

    They press in so measure and look up the ones for the Keihin or Mikuni carbs might fit...
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    Opinions on aftermarket johnson/evinrude parts

    Don't they call theM GOOD LUCK MARINE PARTS.
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    Opinions on aftermarket johnson/evinrude parts

    Sierra, wsm are good brands. There is also EMP PRODUCTS. And SEI PRODUCTS.
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    Engine building tip regarding gel-seal?

    I think they started doing that on the Etecs. So yes It can be done.
  18. flyingscott

    A couple basic testing questions

    How hard is it to pull as fast as you can until the gauge stop. If you have a manual start motor that you can start by hand. You can pull it 5 times with the plugs out and get an accurate reading. 5 times should be plenty to go until the gauge stops. Let's not overthink the simplest test you can do.
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    A couple basic testing questions

    Pull 5 BRISK times and read the compression. 2 strks build compression with Rpm.
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    1993 Johnson, 200 hp help!

    That doesn't look right. Should have 2 wires not 3. 1 from ignition 1 to ground might want to figure out what that one is doing.
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