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    1957 18 hp Johnson FD-11 Pinion gear part number help

    try here at IBOATS for parts ... they support this site and may very well have all you need .if not try the oldies site at AOMCI "ask a member" free classidied adds/wants
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    1988 48 special carbs

    any clue as to what in the new kit actually fiixed it all up.... was it sucking air in via the poorly packed LS needle do you think ? . the rest is float , carb gasket orifices , donut washer etc...
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    My old Motor

    to add... my 75hp ETEC 2005 has been flawless or near flawless for 17 going on 18 years. Before they R.I.P'd Evinrude my only issue was false NO OIL code 38 fixed by BRP in year 7 of ownership thanks to the proof logged in the EMM fault log memory..... since new . AT 73 it is my last one...
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    1992 40 Johnson carbs leaking

    heavy as in fuel logged (Soaked) versus ... waterlogged... the carb float normally rises with fuel and shuts off the inflow of fresh fuel in the carb ..... but just like your toilet bowl.... if your float ...does not float up water keeps leaking in the toilet bowl.... same for carbs...
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    Does this indicate water in lower unit oil?

    if fixing a leaky GC is not your piece of cake and shop repairs are to much $$$$... oil is cheap and some just replace it mid season.
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    Bad temp sensor?

    check the sensor wire for chaffing/grounding.
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    Seeking year of motor without model number

    post pictures cowl and all
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    1982 Johnson 7.5hp Backfires but No Start (Wrong Carb?)

    he switched them ...
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    1982 Johnson 7.5hp Backfires but No Start (Wrong Carb?)

    now that the plug wires are in the proper place ....just clean the carb... check the fuel pump filter if any before it dies try pumping fuel up the carb with the hose pump if it stays running thefuel pump is in need of a close look. see an old carb... much like yours except for...
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    1982 Johnson 7.5hp Backfires but No Start (Wrong Carb?)

    tried inverting (reverse) the plug wires ????
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    1996 50 hp adjustment question

    not to many option a ground usually
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    Fuel primer inop

    https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/1988_89_200_225.jpg looking at the 89 version of the 200 hp wiring we can see that the key energizes the primer pump...electrically of course and seems no electrical CHOKING is involved in the key switch. In conclusion the only way to get some...
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    1988 48 special carbs

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    1988 48 special carbs

    why not tell us if you popped the dime size plug on top to clean the low speed circuit of the carb. did you confirm carb cleaner flow via all orifices did you line up the proper carb gasket mounting holes... all of them incl. the side channel to the top half of the carb ??
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    1988 48 special carbs

    Compression, sparks, enough fuel, oxygen .... one down oxygen three to go ....
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    1988 48 special carbs

    wrong carb I know but same basic designs from years gone by fuel fowls via jets or orifices and the the carbs do the same job. see 48hp carb.... not much new from the 50's :-)
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    1988 48 special carbs

    this might be my idling problem but I am not sure . Any ideas? did you or not clean the top idle chamber and small drip holes used to providethe engine with fuel in the idle stage ?? see yellowed cap on top btw a very small channel on the side of the carb allows fuel to rise to the top...
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    Fuel primer inop

    if the wires have the " ground" identifier loop replaced with a commn connector reverse the polarity just as a test ... plungers may push or pull depending on the magnetic field if all else fails ...well as suggested try to get a good used one
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    Fuel primer inop

    the device is simple in design plunger , tip , gasket and... holes...(fuel barbs) have you at least tried to see if air can pass (see video)
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    Fuel primer inop

    It acts like it’s not pulling solenoid down far enough have you clean up the cavity , the mesh screen etc... apply a very light duty lubricant to the solenoid body and polish the plunger electrically looks good ......now you need to fix the hardware
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