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    1980 80 hp l4 wont stay running and smoke rolling out of carbs

    Reeds are actually allowed to be open a wee bit ( up to 0.007" ) and still work fine
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    1987 Evinrude 8 bogging down

    ???-------But the primer puts fuel into the motor.----This fuel bypasses the metering circuits that are inside the carburetor !----Blunt statement on my part.----Do not guess and assume when trouble shooting.----Learn how things work and repair as needed.
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    What does the choke do on a Suzuki EFI??

    As stated it is a THROTTLE only lever.----
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    Local Evinrude mechanic needed

    Fact----These are elegantly simple motors.-----There is a lot you can do yourself.----Many videos available too.-----First is a compression test.----Post your numbers.----Then check spark , it must jump a gap of 1/4" or more on both leads.-----My bet is that this motor is running on 1 cylinder.
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    1987 Evinrude 8 bogging down

    Step # 1 would be to have a look inside the carburetor.----Also inspect fuel pump diaphragm.
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    1987 Evinrude 8 bogging down

    No red lever on that 8 HP primer !
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    grommet sleeve

    Motors are not ---" all the same "-----The 25" V-4 and V-6 use a different lower unit as an example.----Perhaps a different midsection / exhaust housing too..----
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    Why don't I see more jet motors?

    Agreed----Huge power loss in the jet pump.---EG-150 HP outboard is rated 105 HP to compensate and reduce complaints to the dealers.
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    1984 50hp Evinrude Overheating

    You can get into issues when lower units from different years are installed.--------Some used a woodruff key.----Some a round stainless pin.----And some used a plastic " wedge " key.-----Helps to know what is there and what years fit what.
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    Gear oil coming out of the weep hole

    Oil that is mixed with the gas often leaks out of the exhaust housing.-----Causes great panic.-----The correct approach is to pressure test the gearcase to look for possible leaking seals.----And on a 45 year old motor it is a good idea to install a seal kit for peace of mind.-----Less trouble...
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    grommet sleeve

    ????---- Lots of the 60 degree V-4 motors left the factory made for a 20" transom !!!
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    Final Straw.

    The factory went to great effort to set all the linkages.------These things generally do not go out of adjustment.----Yet many folks use the ---" I will try to move this and see if it runs better " ---approach .-----Instead of some real trouble shooting.----Sorry, just my opinion.
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    1928 Johnson K-40

    Old outboards typically sell for $50 or so.----There are actually many that have survived.
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    Chips in the gel coat on hull. Is it an issue?

    You mix up a wee batch -----make notes on the amount of color added.----Let it cure and see how it matches the hull.----When you are happy start the patching on the hull.
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    8hp starts but runs only at high rpms

    There are very small passage ways in 4 stroke carburetors.----Often it takes a novice 3 or 4 attempts at cleaning to get the desired results.----Always store the motor with carburetor empty.----An empty carburetor does not plug up.
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    Which Oil??? - Mercruiser Power Trim Pump - SAE J1171 Marine

    Many of those simply used #30 weight motor oil.----Nothing exotic is needed.
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    Great Lakes Cruising Club

    The little that I know of this club is that they had exclusive " local " information on the North Channel.----Such things as where the rock are or aren't in places that did not have good published charts----That was before electronic charts I believe.-----Best blueberry patches etc...
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    Final Straw.

    And pumping the throttle handles means little as there are no accelerator pumps in carburetors.----You have verified that flywheel key is not sheared ?------Water pump impeller replaced ?-----The cylinder head was warped , so did you resurface / flatten it before installing with new gasket ?
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    where can I find a chart for shift rod hight

    Sorry mate----when I google------johnson shift rod height-----The answer is right there almost instantly.---A host of good information !!
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    Hard start

    Obviously there is something else ( quick start ? ) wrong on the motor.----And why was it not made clear in post #1 that the primer has been replaced on this motor.-----Your mechanic should be able to figure out what is wrong with some simple trouble shooting.
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