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    1997 Johnson 40 no spark

    When flywheel is turning fast there should be spark on both cylinders.-----No such thing as a motor like that running on 1 cylinder at idle.
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    1983 25 hp XD Merc

    Look at the front of the carburetor.-----Look near the top.----Use a small screw driver and adjust as needed.
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    1970 20hp johnson Ran Hot

    an examle of how folks today do not know how to look after a fine motor.-----if it starts and runs everything must be OK.-----Motors are ruined everyday by owners.
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    1970 20hp johnson Ran Hot

    They can be bored and honed !-----Not sure what your source of information is ?
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    40ho Johnson 1995

    Need to do some testing.-----Post results of a compression test.----And does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more on both leads?-----You have installed a new water pump impeller I hope.
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    Checking power trim sender

    Are you sure you are testing the correct wires ???
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    Checking power trim sender

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    1970 20hp johnson Ran Hot

    Many folks fail to install a new water pump impeller every 5 years.-----Inspect the thermostat.-----Remove the 2 bypass covers.----Four screws each.----Look at pistons and rings.-----And post the results of a compression test
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    1988 Evinrude 14 HP SPL — HELP

    Those 14 HP " special " models was a way of clearing / selling old part inventory.----Simple as that.
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    1988 Evinrude 90 VRO alarm at startup

    Just one alarm buzzer.------Solid beep is over heat.-----Intermittent beeps can be for low oil in tank or no oil from VRO unit.----Run engine with 50:1 mix in fuel tank until you correct this issue.
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    Sourcing parts '89 125 HP

    There is an individual in the GTA area who has lots of Chrysler / Force parts.
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    1988 Evinrude 90 VRO alarm at startup

    Not normal.
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    Evinrude XP 150 1990 2 Stroke Not Running!! HELP!!

    I am not sure of any switches that need to or can be reset on a 1990 motor like yours.
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    Need help!

    Motor is 35 years old.----Take lower unit off.---Take it apart.----Install a complete seal kit.----Gears and shafts are expensive.
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    Newbie LU question

    Very good idea to grease the splines.-----You should have installed a new impeller !
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    There are many features on modern cars.---Nice when they work.-----But being able to repair these cars at home is not one of the features.-----Did you read about the TESLA that required $14,000 in suspension repairs after less than 1 week.----Warranty was refused as it was deemed " previous...
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    Value of "Vintage" outboard?

    There are but few folks today who can recognize the simplicity / easy to repair features of this motor.-----Parts are cheap and readily available.------And it is a 2 stroke running at 24:1 and many folks think a 2 stroke is a second class motor.-----Modern folks want a plastic disposable 4 stroke.
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    SPARK PLUG CROSS THREAD

    Many Mercury motors do not use a cylinder head.
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    Value of "Vintage" outboard?

    List it for $600 and see if there is any interest in it.
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    SPARK PLUG CROSS THREAD

    Loosen sparkplugs with a wrench.----Remove by hand.-----Install sparkplugs by hand and snug up with a wrench.-----If you are removing / cleaning sparkplugs each trip , then repair / tune-up the motor !
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