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    dead kittens

    Long stick with some glue on the end ???-----Can't see what you are up against.
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    1977 Johnson 85hp 85EL77S Fuel pump

    Everybodey works to different standards I guess.----And sorry ----I can't believe there was such an issue in the repair of these PRESSURE operated simple pumps.-----The only thing that can fail is the diaphragm.-----An item that is easy to make !!
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    1984 Johnson 6HP

    Item #26 is one of the main leak points on these.
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    What is the main cause of an outboard that's hard to start again after it's already warm

    Changing parts can be an expensive way to fix a motor.----Many years ago I determined that many folks have trouble with their small engines.-----Simply because they are not using the right procedure for starting.
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    1984 Johnson 6HP

    The 1984 lower unit is not the same as the above illustration.
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    Trim

    Find a Mercury outboard or Mercruiser pump assembly.----The one that mounts inside the boat.-----Redo the hoses to fit.
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    no spark, still smoke a bit? merc '90 115hp o/b

    Time for more trouble shooting.-------Ohm check on stator and trigger unit.
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    Carburetor leaking

    Issues with the float or float valve.-----Needs to come apart once more.----I doubt that fuel can leak through the low speed mixture needle !
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    Carb issue with 1969 6hp Johnson

    It be 5/32"
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    Carb issue with 1969 6hp Johnson

    Use a small screwdriver and hammer to take the nut off.-----No need to touch the starter that way.--------Put nut back on and give it bump to tighten.-----Method approved by owner of shop over 50 years ago.,-----Family still runs the shop today.-----Crude yes, but a big time saver in the day.
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    1957 35hp johnson

    Back in the day most folks learned how to adjust the carburetor.----You had to compensate for local atmospheric conditions .----Compensate for water temperature.----The adjustments were right there for a operator to use while underway to the fishing hole.
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    2006 9.9 4 stroke Carburetor replacement

    If you do get it running then store motor with carburetor EMPTY.------An empty carburetor does not gum up.
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    2 HP Mate Coil

    Parts are cheap and much easier to get than many newer motors !!!-
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    Pinion gear is off but wont come out of bullet

    With clutch dog fully in FORWARD it should come out.
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    Proper gas hook up

    Find the fitting right here on this site.-----Under fuel systems.----Just a few clicks away.
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    Proper gas hook up

    Yes you can install a male fitting.----Your local boat shop might have it in stock
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    Starter Motor Completely Dead

    If that is not assembled correctly it may turn backwards.
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    70hp 1982 evinrude manual tilt very stiff

    That is a " gas filled " tilt assist cylinder.----Perhaps the gas has leaked out.-----Power trim / tilt is easy to swap in.----Find a donor motor.
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    2 HP Mate Coil

    Very typical.----Most of these motors in running condition have had the coils replaced.
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    Does this gear and clutch dog look ok?

    Drill a new hole for a new pin.----Or remove the broken pin and install a new pin there.----No need to overthink this.----Nothing to this.
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