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    Best fuel stabilizer for older 2 strokes

    Odd but I never had issues with e10.... in 60 years of boating. no e10 back in the 70s when gas was 3-4$ for 5 imp. gal :-) for my current ETEC 2005 75HP and kickers I always store the boat fully fuelled in Oct. and take it out in May ( 6-7 months with temps ranging from +50 f...
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    2007 etec 115 crank no start

    suggest you ask/visit the ETEC user board where ETECs are supported by ETEC only folks ...good search utility try EMM RESET https://www.etecownersgroup.com/latest EV diag won't tell you if the injectors are stuck or dirty...only if electrically faulty Check fuel pressure to injector...
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    Best fuel stabilizer for older 2 strokes

    Check out Evinrude 2+4D https://www.amazon.ca/Evinrude-Johnson-stabilizer-conditioner-766216/dp/B005NWEOW0
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    Cooling system

    string a piece of mono line to see if it is simply clogged easy stuff first ! try air blast if nothing start looking deeper. does theengine overheat can you touch it or take a temperature reading with an infrared gun
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    what is going on.....

    back on line.... phew !!! :_)
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    ‘97 Johnson 150 Ocean Runner - Draining battery

    B+ from the battery goes directly on the solenoid mian post where other wires connect ex: rec/regulator output, power to a fuse then to the key sometimes etc.... if you suspect a drain somewhere the only way to find out is to diconnect those extra wires on the solenoid and with key...
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    Starter Solenoid On 2002 Johnson 40HP 4 Stroke

    if the solenoid clicks... the switch is ok imho
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    what is going on.....

    I phone then wrote... reply was that it seems they will be back up but when ???
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    18202r 1972 evinrude with spark but not starting

    http://www.leeroysramblings.com/Outboard%20Motor%20Related/OMC%20outboard%20related%20articles.html
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    Need Help Identifying a 6hp Johnson

    http://www.leeroysramblings.com/Outboard%20Motor%20Related/OMC%20outboard%20related%20articles.html
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    Starter Solenoid On 2002 Johnson 40HP 4 Stroke

    seems Motor wouldn't crank but solenoid clicked. I felt and heard the solenoid operate so the switch itself should be ok no ?
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    Gear Lube for 1969 18hp Evinrude

    wallymart marine gear oil should be fine. for a 54 year old
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    Starter Solenoid On 2002 Johnson 40HP 4 Stroke

    if you have not removed and cleaned all main power connections on the solenoid......battery starter etc... replacing the starter would not be my first step. high current drain is needed by the starter and non-operation can be a simple current flow issue across oxydize surfaces...
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    what is going on.....

    anybody know what is going on on the ETEC web site which is CLOSED ???? :-( :-(
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    Ignition switch

    if you have a fat side connector take it apart clean it , twist it or wiggle it to see if power suddenly shows up on the B post of the switch probe female and/or male for power on the fatter red wire.. power comes from the fuse and goes t the switch B post you MUST have 12v from the...
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    Ignition switch

    find out why you have no 12v on the B post of the switch. check fuse if any
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    Looking at a boat with a 1995 Evinrude 120 V4, anything I should know?

    at least do a run test... check compression and report back with #s for opinions check gear oil ( any water) if none could have been replaced to hide things private or dealer sale... any warranty from a Dealer ? price ??? appearance crudded. salty or pampered with TLC for 28 years any...
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    1957 Evinrude 7.5HP Missing at low throttle

    they only serve to plug things ... some JB weld would probably be good. a bit of pre-stuffing follwed by a touch of baking soda and crazy glue will instantly turn it to stone like material.
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    1957 Evinrude 7.5HP Missing at low throttle

    seems the top dime size plug is generally aluminum whereas the actual lead plugs are BB sized inserts and used to seal certain passages normally not fooled with.. by me anyway.
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    1957 Evinrude 7.5HP Missing at low throttle

    what is... I rebuilt the carburetor thoroughly ..... did you pull the top dime size plug and clean the low speed circuit incl. the VERY narrow side channel that sucks fuel from the lower carb bowl half. the upper half has a very small passage leading fuel to the top chamber wher the point...
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