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    Magneto experts needed ('68 Johnson 9.5hp top cyl intermittent spark)

    btw disconnect the kill switch wires (2 clips) while testing
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    Magneto experts needed ('68 Johnson 9.5hp top cyl intermittent spark)

    Back to the issue.... Once points were cleaned, resistance across contacts measured: Points open: ~1.0Ω. Points closed: 0.0-0.1Ω point open should be infinity not 1 ohms also check primary wire to the points ....for chaffing against the rotating shaft as to wires if you are going to...
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    77 evinrude 55 hp oil leak

    well it is a drain hole .... so either you are seeing just gunk residue flowing down the exhaust section...... yet usually is darker but yours is grayish... again probably gunk washing out or.... something else is draining from above why not just disprove it is a gear oil issue.... by...
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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp - No Reverse Gear

    Any thing loose here ...see yellows
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    1985 Evinrude 25 Starter Wiring

    here is how they did it in 1983... it is probably close to what you have now on a 85 the basic wiring concept does not change much https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/25_35_82-83_elec-remote.jpg
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    Fuel Problem

    possibly.... but it sure fixed my carb problem on my snowblower :-) time will telI i guess
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    Fuel Problem

    Did you give a good shot of engine cleaner like Evinrude engine cleaner or Mercury Power tune ....some like seafoam some not ... run it at full rpm to circulate the mix then drop rpms to idle I know it is not as good a fix as a carb job but....it could be an easier fix.
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    Fuel Problem

    If anything like VST on modern ETEC be VERY CAREFUL not to snap/break any hose nipples !
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    86 Johnson 28 Surging

    my snow blower surges to and has no prop :-) must be something else
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    Fuel Problem

    all carbs can get dirty if the fuel and filtering is inadequate VST cools the fuel on ETECS anyway.... (water is used) and the VST releases any air-vapors, bubbles from the fuel via a top float valve. the vent valveremains open till fuel fills the chamber. (works like a toilet bowl...
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    1958 7.5HP Johnson prop

    https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=utube++evinrude+5.5hp+shock+absorder&view=detail&mid=F24883C81EA164FC8C00F24883C81EA164FC8C00&FORM=VIRE
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    1958 7.5HP Johnson prop

    why not just check the shock absorber ... spring may be broken but some will weld it a and install a brass drive pin on the prop do searches on AOMCI site ...removing PH is not complex and a chance to pop in a new impeller :)...
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    Fuel Problem

    yep... foiled again i'll stick to oldies
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    Fuel Problem

    vapor separators are usually found on fuel injection engine... unless I am wrong ..again your Johnson 175hp 1995 seems to be a carb engine... on the parts place anyway .. idle passages may be clogged yet HS jet could be fine experts will chime in if so.... a carb tune up may be...
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    1958 7.5HP Johnson prop

    see pict
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    Idle mixture screw

    carb cleaner in ALL passages ! and blow out with air
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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp - No Reverse Gear

    Should I attempt the (to) lengthen the exterior shift cable on the motor? ...? disconnect that shift cable and test the motor on it's own if ok then mess with the shifter cable adjustments
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    Retiring my Johnson '71 25hp

    The only way to get rid of an urge is to give in to it ... :-) they say ! Congrats oldies are great but nothing like a new OB and the kids will love it.
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    1979 Evinrude 35 hp - No Reverse Gear

    shift link connector properly installed ??
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    Johnson TN26 coil

    just in case ...
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