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    1959 Evinrude Fat Boy 50hp

    A smooth running / powerful motor.-----But the reputation of an inefficient user of fuel.-----I can identify one by the smell off the exhaust !!
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    15 hp johnson

    Present some facts.----Compression values are ?----Does primer bulb go hard ?-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" ( 1 cm ) on both leads.----Flywheel key checked ?
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    1959 Evinrude Fat Boy 50hp

    There is a coil inside the magneto !!
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    50hp Mercury 2stroke issues

    Might not be running on all cylinders.---Start with compression test and spark test.
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    Novice Boat Owner With Possible Issues On Johnson 1976 115HP

    #1 golden rule is to install a new water pump impeller if you do not know how old it is.
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    Yamaha 1992 40hp 2 stroke

    Replace water pump impeller !
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    50hp Mercury 2stroke issues

    Explain what your motor is doing / not doing.----Serial is ?
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    HELP - trying to drive in inner bearing race... NEED TRICKS

    Step #1 is to make sure that locating surface is absolutely clean.-----Repair parts are a kit from Amazon / China ??----I know of a shop that simply uses new hub with bearings already installed.----Saves labor and ensures a top quality repair.
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    1976 Johnson 70hp won't shift into forward

    Time to inspect the control box.----And is it the original 1976 model control box or a newer one.------Sure sounds like there is an issue inside the box.----Should be easy to determine what is wrong here.-----Your assistant is turning the propeller during all this shifting ?
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    I do not believe the ---" quickstart " ---System moves the throttle plates at all.----Quickstart changes the timing electronically.-----When you push in the key , the primer valve opens.-----This puts fuel directly into the engine.-----This fuel bypasses the metering circuits in the...
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    I have never had an issue removing a bypass cover.----Screwdriver in between the 2 covers and the one with no bolts pops off.
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    Agreed -----engines have too many wires and linkages and too many different motors.----Hard for shops to keep up.-----Idle timing is the point where throttle plates OPEN , so it is a throttle linkage adjustment.----On most motors the throttle plates are CLOSED for idling.---Retarding the timing...
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    Only the maximum timing advance is set !-----Idle timing is the point where throttle plates OPEN.-----Actual ignition timing at smooth idle does not matter and looks after itself.-----Or hurry to a shop that can correctly set this up.
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    ????----There are 4 bypass covers.----Each held by 6 screws 1/4 -20NC threads.----I say you need 4 new O/S pistons and rings.----That will give you real performance again.
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    1998 Johnson 90HP (J90TSLECM) voltage too high!!!

    Maybe powerhead is not original.----Serial # on block the same as the midsection ?
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    Evinrude 115 Won't Idle?

    With the primer valve open the bulb on the hose will not go hard.----It is working as intended !!----And the bulb on the hose does not stay hard once motor is running either !
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    Whistling sound, 2001 Johnson 9.9HP

    That was 20 years ago.----It was likely resolved and poster is no longer active.-----Start a new thread.-----Include all information you know and how the whisling started.----It could be due to no oil in gasoline or water pump failure !
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    Evinrude 115 Won't Idle?

    The primer valve puts fuel directly into the engine.----That fuel does not go into the carburetor bowls or through the metering circuits.---With the red lever in the wrong position motor will flood with fuel when running.
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    1998 Johnson 90HP (J90TSLECM) voltage too high!!!

    The ----J90TSLECM---Is shown in the parts book as having a water cooled rectifier / regulator part # 585195.-----But who knows what is installed now.
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    Tell tale peeing well but nothing coming out of exhaust housing on Johnson 1979 15hp

    Do what you like , have time for.
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