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    Recoil issue johnson 55 tiller

    Folks sometimes grease everything that moves.------On recoil starters some parts are not to be greased.
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    Johnson 55 hp year i.d.

    Wild %$^ guess.
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    Fuel pours out of bottom cylinder (no 4)

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    Johnson 55 hp year i.d.

    The decals were used in 1987 model year.----I am not sure how a drain screw is used to determine a model year.
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    Low rpm

    Changing the gear sets would be expensive if it could be done !!
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    Johnson 55 hp hood seal replacement

    Correction----The 87 factory brochure shows those decals on commercial motors.
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    Transom help if repairable.

    Try----kings propeller repair-----Good used fresh water unit may be available.----Ontario , Canada.
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    Johnson 55 hp hood seal replacement

    The 1991 JOHNSON factory brochure shows the commercial models with those decals.
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    interesed in a BF90

    You will need a manual.-----And that is a job that requires a LOT of work.
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    Johnson 55 hp hood seal replacement

    Does this motor run properly ?----Cosmetic upgrades are usually last on the list.----Seal material / advice can be found at ----nymarine----Ontario , Canada
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    Is Focus Marine Outboard Ltd legitimate or a scam?

    I do not see a picture of a store.-----I do not see an address of a store / warehouse.-----See if they will ship you a product.------Then submit payment after you hear it run on your boat.
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    Johnson 55 hp year i.d.

    Picture is a must.
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    2003 Honda BF8 No Compression

    Find------ twin cities outboard parts.------Looks like they have one at $64.99----Nice picture to compare yours to.
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    First Year Electronic Ignition?

    Agreed----I have a couple of Mercury CDI switch boxes ( 9.8 HP ) that need new wires.----Spent some time digging out the sealing goop.------It can be done if you are desperate and work for 99 cents / hr.
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    Primer solenoid

    These motors in good condition start right up.----I would be looking for 120 PSI.------These motors are easy to trouble shoot.----I think I will step aside now.
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    2003 Honda BF8 No Compression

    Your location ?
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    Primer solenoid

    How did your motor run last season ?-----Have you installed a new impeller every 5 years ?-----Mixing gas and oil at 50:1 in your tank ?-----Some will argue.----I would retest compression with a known good gauge.---Or remove a cylinder head and inspect.-----A head gasket is cheaper than throwing...
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    Primer solenoid

    If it runs rough with red lever in the run position there are other issues with your motor.------Post the compression numbers.----And does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more on all 6 leads?----That test is not done with the plugs.----You use a spark test device.----You have checked for a sheared...
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    First Year Electronic Ignition?

    It is all about cost.-----In the great north they throw older motors into the bush.----Why pay to fly an old motor out for repairs and pay to fly it back.----Just fly in a new one.-----A $120 CDI box is not repairable in most parts of the world.-----Except where labor is 99 cents / hr I suppose.
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    Primer solenoid

    Some will argue.-----I think your primer valve is working fine.----A quick test is pushing the key in when motor is running.----Motor should slow down some.-----But take your starter apart.----Do an ohm check on armature.----Should read infinity from commutator to shaft.----Load test battery...
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