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    3hp jw-15 Johnson seahorse with no spark😞

    The motor is a 1959 model.----A complete evaluation should be done before spending money on parts.
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    '89 Johnson Propeller Issue(?)

    ???---The props for this motor are listed with 10" / 10.5" / 11" Diameters.-----Then the second number is the pitch ( angle of the blade ) likely from 8" to 15" ------Likely this motor left the factory with a 10" X 11" Prop.------But it is up to the owner / seller to select the correct prop for...
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    Fixer Upper

    If the structure under the floor and transom were made of wood you have a lot of work ahead of you.----Research on this site to see many projects.
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    2004 90HP Lower Mount Cover Plate

    Must be a salt water motor.-----All a corroded mess.-----Time to see if you canb salvage anything.----Install a new mount and then the cover plate.
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    No start and no tilt

    Check fuses.
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    3hp jw-15 Johnson seahorse with no spark😞

    There should be no need to do any grinding on these parts.-----If coils look good and you did the points then there should be spark.----Often I see folks confused when working on this simple magneto.
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    propeller seal removal

    Your best plan is too pressure test the lower unit seals.-----Test running a motor in a bucket often results in sludge leaking around the prop.
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    3hp jw-15 Johnson seahorse with no spark😞

    Remove plate on top of flywheel allows you to inspect coils.----Or remove the flywheel.------Inspect magneto.-----Coils may be old and cracked.----Or breaker points may need cleaning and adjusted to 0.020"
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    Possible kill switch problem

    Temperature of the tell tale is not a good indicator of motor cooling !-----It only tells you that water pump is working.----Telltale stream does NOT circulate through the engine block on many motors.------Is oil injection in service and tested ?-----Has water pump impeller been...
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    propeller seal removal

    Model # or picture required of the lower unit.
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    '89 Johnson Propeller Issue(?)

    Is there a part # for the prop ?----And the diameter of prop is the first # ---The pitch is the second #-----So 13 X 11 seems wrong for your motor.
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    Shift Shaft removed, now can't get back into gear

    If you can see where the shift rod goes it might help to put a big shamfer of the end of the shift rod to help in re-alignment.
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    Shift Shaft removed, now can't get back into gear

    In many areas a 1991 motor would not be considered old.------And for many years these motors were built the same.-----Hurry and find what the working bits inside look like.------mercruiserparts.com------Have your serial # and click away.
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    Shift Shaft removed, now can't get back into gear

    Have you drained the oil to be able to see where / how the shift rod fits down there ?----And you are aware that the follower pin is pushed by a strong spring ?
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    Oil Leak Between Upper and Lower Unit

    Was there any water in the gear oil in the fall ?------Lower units can be pressure tested to find leaks.------But this type of leakage is normal on 2 strokes.
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    1999 50hp Johnson 2 stroke won’t start

    I suggest a visit to a shop.----It can be difficult to explain simple 12 volt circuits.----I can not recall seeing a red solenoid coming out of the factory.----Experimenting can lead to expensive mistakes.
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    1972 - 65hp model 65E3L-72S

    Time to visit a boat shop with hands on experience.----They will have the parts on hand or get them in a hurry.----I do not believe Amazon has any outboard experience on the payroll.
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    1999 50hp Johnson 2 stroke won’t start

    Is there a black wire going to one side of the solenoid.-----Or where does that black wire come from ?
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    1989 Evinrude 120 HP looper - Re-manufactured Power Head

    At home.-----Drain carburetors.-----Have your assistant turn prop by hand and give it full throttle.------Turn key on.-----Use a remote starter switch at the solenoid.----Crank and check timing.
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