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    What to jump on old Johnson 65HP

    It was clearly stated that this motor does not use 12 volts to produce spark at the plugs.----In fact this motor can be started with a dead battery.----Old time rope on the flywheel.
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    Should I opt for oil delete? confused. seeking expert consult

    If boat goes to the right then turn the trim tab more to the right .----Yes to the right !
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    Low Ignition Voltage

    Compression is an issue.----Remove bypass cover on the 100 PSI cylinder and have a look at the rings.
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    1989 merc black max xr4 prop questions

    Start with a compression test.----Post your numbers here.
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    1999 Johnson 3 cy 35 hp overheating?

    There is no copper water tube on these 3 cylinder motors.
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    1992 Mercury 5hp outboard. What is this red port?

    Seems to show it on the parts page I used.
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    1992 Mercury 5hp outboard. What is this red port?

    Flush plug I believe.
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    69 9.5 Evinrude spuddering/coughing

    Well----When you turn the low speed needle it has to change the way it runs.----So there is an issue.
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    Polishing or paint

    Using some paint polish along with some old cloth like lingere works the best.
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    69 9.5 Evinrude spuddering/coughing

    Needle looks OK.----But I believe there is an issue with the carburetor.-----
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    1973 25 Hp. Johnson Running Rough

    I do not believe there is a high speed mixture needle on a 1973 model carburetor!
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    Sure the 70 was the same.-----And had the same issues with top cylinder.----I have a few for parts.-----Not my favourite motor.
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    69 9.5 Evinrude spuddering/coughing

    Maybe the tip of the low speed needle is broken off.-----This motor should be an easy fix.----But I can't get my hands on it.----Post a picture of the needle.
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    The early 3 cylinder 650 was cross scavenged.----In fact used the same pistons as the 2 cylinder 40 , 4 cylinder 80 and the 6 cylinder in line 90 / 115 HP motors.----The early 3 cylinder 650 did not make the top 10 on the hit parade.
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    Polishing or paint

    Agreed,----you have to get rid of the oxidized layer of gel coat.----Wet sand and polish.------But everybody seems to have a different tolerance level for cosmetics.
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    eska remote fuel tank

    The small square pump used on 3 to 25 HP Johnson / Evinrude would be easy to adapt to the crankcase.
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    eska remote fuel tank

    Is there a fuel pump on the engine?----Convert it to use fittings off any common brand of motor?
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    Chrysler 75 horsepower seems to lack a lot of power at wot

    Run with a timing light 1 cylinder at a time observe spark behaviour.----Sounds like there may be ignition issues.
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    5 inch extension kit

    Look up------Bay manufacturing---------Make kits for all kinds.
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    Oil dripping down over prop out of water

    Post pictures of the cowling or powerhead.
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