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    1400 RPM loss from 13 to 15 pitch!!!

    That high revving tiny prop and pointy lower unit were not efficient.-----But it allowed motor to rev up quicker until prop started to bite as speed increased.
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    1400 RPM loss from 13 to 15 pitch!!!

    Test done by me 40 years ago.----A 16' ski boat.----1970 115HP Evinrude.-----All on same day.----Just me in the boat.------No power trim tilt.-----Thrust pin in same hole.---A 19" pitch SST prop.----Great acceleration top speed 54 MPH at 5800 RPM.-----A 21" pitch SST ----Good acceleration top...
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    Mystery small Johnson 65? 6hp?

    Will work to evaluate this engine.-----Just don't run full throttle too much.
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    I have done my own boring at friends workshop.----Cost me $25 / hole + set of honing stones and my time for the work.----Pistons / rings and gaskets.----Most bearings can be re-used based on my experience !
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Had a panic call from a dealer.-----Looking for a rebuilt block.----Did the job for way less that what you are spending.---Dealer gave me an extra bunch of beer tokens as well.
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    Mystery small Johnson 65? 6hp?

    What is the pitch of the 9.5 prop ?---What boat ?-----What are you doing with the boat ?
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    Has anyone actually seen ethenol ruin anything?

    My lawnmower ( 2 stroke Lawnboy ) fired up on the first pull this spring.----Left outside under snow all winter.
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    $2500 and you are doing the work yourself ??-----Way too much in my opinion.----Many times the pins just slide into the new pistons.-----Heat the old pistons to make the pins fall out !
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    Has anyone actually seen ethenol ruin anything?

    What color were the carburetor bowl gaskets?
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp prop size

    The 84 model 25 has the older split gearcase.-----The 85 model 25 has the through hub exhaust according to parts book.
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    Motor revs up but doesn’t go anywhere?

    Install another prop and test run.
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    1990 Trophy with twin Force 120HPs need help on timing and idle adjust

    And you said----NAH ----no issues with the motor ??
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp prop size

    ???----But the 85 model 25 HP appears to have a totally different gearcase !!
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    1973 40 HP Compression

    Those cylinder walls are in AWFUL condition.----Take this motor apart or shop for another motor.
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    1995 Johnson 70 Horrible Idle

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more on each lead ?
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    Mystery small Johnson 65? 6hp?

    It is a 1968 model 6 HP !
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    Outboard Mounting Height

    Agreed----Post #1 clearly says that ---" unable to get to WOT "
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    1976 35hp Evinrude cranks up and dies out

    Maybe there is a leak in one of the 2 crankcases.----Not developing enough PRESSURE to drive the pump.----Reed valves might be the issue.
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp prop size

    It depends on what boat the motor is pushing.----You need a splined prop and one that does not have through the prop exhaust.------Post part # of some props that you are looking at.
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    Commercial Johnson 10hp

    About 2 hrs or so from where I am.
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