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    2000 Johnson 50 Cylinder Damage. Help!

    Pull the cylinder head now.----If water got onto the bearings it will soon be a scrap motor.----I say this motor needs to come apart now.
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    2004 Nissan 9.8 has a bad idle and throttle, even after a new carburetor

    Most " carburetor issues " turn out to be something else.----What trouble shooting has been done if any?
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    What might be a concern

    It needs a new water pump impeller.
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    2000 Johnson 50 Cylinder Damage. Help!

    They all bark and have a powerful " roar " on a stand.----Means very little to me.
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    150 Hp 2 stroke Optimax will not run at low idle.

    Do a compression test.---Post the numbers here.
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    Help identifying this little white motor

    WestBend or early Chrysler 3.6 HP ?
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    2000 Johnson 50 Cylinder Damage. Help!

    Motor needs rebuilding.----Cylinder is scored.----Piston is scored
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    1993 20hp Johnson won't hot start... help please.

    Did you install a new water pump impeller when you bought this fine motor?-----Post your compression test values here as well.
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    Chrysler 105

    Chrysler motors are not rare in my opinion.----They are simpler motors which os a feature that some folks like.----Dealers may not help you.----Many parts can be ordered at Mercury dealers if you present the part #
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    boat

    The motor is white so newer than 72.----Have a good look at the transom and stringers on this " airslot " ? model.
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    Chrysler 105

    The motor in first picture appears to be a 75 / 85 HP model.
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    boat

    Post pictures.---Model # of the motor is ?
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    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    On a 50 year old boat you need to examine the overall condition of the boat structure ( as in possible rotten wood ) in stringers and transom.---Plus the engines.-----A 50 year old boat can be a bottomless pit that absorbs a lot of money.---Perhaps have someone survey the boat for a...
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    Good luck with your project.----No need for further input from me.
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    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    I have driven by many times just west of Sundre.-----Find it using google maps.----Starts with a D in the name.----Driven by many times going to pick up coffee / tim bits with grandkids.
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    Nope-----O-ring will just need to be replaced as clearly posted in #5 in this saga.----So take it apart.----See what is wrong.---Repair as needed !!
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    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    Use google----Visit every small town.----Look for marine boat repair.-----Give them a call and see if they are interested in helping you in the slow season.-----I know of a small shop in SUNDRE.
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    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    I have to agree.----But show a shop $3000 cash to begin with.----There may not be many beer tokens left for you.-----Step # 1 for you is to determine if the engines were winterized when abandoned.
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    No water out the tell tale

    Testing in a bucket ----Water level 8" above the impeller ?
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