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    Testing thermostat with torch

    boiled water in a tea cup seems simpler &use a digital BBQ thermometer they usually open around 140-145 f
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    25hp Evinrude

    this may help if you did not refurb the wiring yet. https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/25_35_82-83_elec-remote.jpg
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    1975 Evinrude 9.9hp won't shift out of reverse

    I think the connector has been taken care of if he dropped the LU I pulled the lower unit (after some fiddling around trying to get the shift rods separated in the full down position, and I can see the lower rod is stuck in its bushin
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    1975 Evinrude 9.9hp won't shift out of reverse

    Odd it should turn ccw to unscrew from the shifter . Me up the creek... I would wrap the shift rod to protect it & clamp a visegrip then try firm upward persuasion .. not drastic but others will suggest something for sure. . try turning the drive shaft while you try to shift.
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    2001 johnson 35 hp 3 cylinder

    this one looks like metal... maybe they changed over the years
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    2001 johnson 35 hp 3 cylinder

    telltale indicates good impeller pumping water hot engine indicates poor water circulation around cyl jackets due to blockages. did you ever pull the cyl head and inspect the jackets for accumulated crud and verify the water supply entry and water exit holes ? gaskets...
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    Estate sale lot of 18 - 25hp motors - Compression gauge variables.

    wd40 is good stuff
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    Questions about purchasing a 1982 75 HP 3 cylinder Johnson

    salties are always more of a concern....
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    Questions about purchasing a 1982 75 HP 3 cylinder Johnson

    most of the 20 ....small 3-15 hp I have refurbished were 60+ years and run great without any big mechanical problems. Just ignition, gear oil, gc reseals . Properly maintained, stored,,cared for & OILED properly they last forever. but I never ventured into the big leagues :)
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    Questions about purchasing a 1982 75 HP 3 cylinder Johnson

    The seller may simply be alerting you based on his knowledge of the last time the impeller was replaced. The important thing is to check it mechanically, beat up or TLC'd engine ? Check compression, check LU oil (..yet super clean oil may just indicate a recent refill to hide a water...
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    battery volts

    thanks for the concern. yes I am aware of H release and can't argue virtue but I really don't thing H would build up to the extent of igniting in open air . H Caution is usually recommended when jumping a battery due to the proximity of sparks and some H but I think cleaning carb parts in...
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    battery volts

    basement temps 22 C
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    battery volts

    ok will try the charged batt. in the car at -20C with cleaned contacts on the posts ... if it dies i'll get a new batt. thanks all for comments
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    Shift Linkage - Johnson Seahorse 9 1/2 HP

    btw i switched my 9.5 for a 1970,s Merc 4.0 single cyl. for economy... I felt 9.5 was guzzling fuel to much trolling all day long !
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    Looking for wiring harness #5034072

    engine mdl #??
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    battery volts

    Internet says 12.6 is a fully charges Lead acid battery yet my fully charged (meter display) reads 13.4 and Internet says that equates to 60-70 % charge ??? what gives here ... a higher voltage... means lesser charge ?? ok read some more... seems I measured a "surface charge" when I...
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    Shift Linkage - Johnson Seahorse 9 1/2 HP

    glad it worked out. now check that gear oil for water if any got in the oil will likely be cream colored . change impeller if age is uncertain . a good carb job and service on the electricals will have you going for years :) just car wax it up every season for added protection (see...
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    Shift Linkage - Johnson Seahorse 9 1/2 HP

    fyi https://www.leeroysramblings.com/OMC_9.5.htm
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    Shift Linkage - Johnson Seahorse 9 1/2 HP

    maybe check a few things before... see shift coupler. make certain it is mated properly see top side has an adjustement to secure and line up the shift lever However this adjustment does nothing for gearbox shifting, where you may have worn clutch dog ears or mating gear notches. (see...
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    74 Evinrude 9.9 recoil

    this may help ... others on utube wear safety glasses and .... keep kids away !
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