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    1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp.

    Paint shades on the block clearly indicate that motor has overheated !
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    1956 Johnson FD-10 15hp.

    It has had paint work done.---It appears to have overheated at one time.----Fuel pump is a recent Amazon item.
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    1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice

    Never found an issue with plastic pins on any OMC carburetor.
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    115HP Mercury TOP (Tower of Power) questions

    Many of them out there running like new.-----Put a new water pump impeller in it now and every 5 years.
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    1995 Johnson SPL extra telltale question

    They all leak like that out the front.----NORMAL !!
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    Lower unit compatibility

    The 1975 model parts on a 1971 ---WILL NOT FIT.----Driveshaft splines are different between 1971 and 1975 models !!
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    Lower unit compatibility

    ---Up to 72 was electric shift with coarse spline.----73 to 76 was oil pressure assisted shift and different driveshaft spline..----later models were mechanical shift.---I would say it is a NO GO on this one.
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    2005 PLSOR cuts after starting

    I believe the stator provides energy to ignition once key is released from cranking position.-----Do some testing on the stator.----Electrical issues can be challenging to understand and trouble shoot at times.
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    2005 PLSOR cuts after starting

    Test stator ohms.
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    2005 PLSOR cuts after starting

    Test the stator.
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    Need help with 1968 1.5 HP Johnson model SC-10S

    Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more?---------Or put 6 drops of fuel in sparkplug hole.0000Report what happens after wrapping the cord around flywheel about 10 times.
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    ‘73 20hp carb help

    Source of this kit was a Mercury dealer?
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    1987 150…Bleed Line Dumping Fuel

    That hose is NOT part of the bleed system.
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    1994 Evinrude 140 water pump question

    It is a PRESSURE operated pump.-----Wiring is for the " no oil " warning module.
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    1987 150…Bleed Line Dumping Fuel

    I think you have a bad check valve ?----Supposed to remove spilled fuel from airbox.----A " safety " concern.
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    1994 Evinrude 140 water pump question

    Shift disconnect is on the other side.
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    1972 johnson 25 hp ignition points

    Sit back / relax and study videos.----This is EASY.-----Showed my technique using the marks on the flywheel to a friend.----He said ----" wow , this is magic "----Not sure why you mentioned hole in the flywheel !----Do you understand that you are setting the points to open at the correct...
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    1972 johnson 25 hp ignition points

    Is the cam screw bottomed out?-----And you can use the timing marks on the flywheel ( yes there are two ) and the vertical lines on the magplate to set points with a meter.----Gets you the STRONGEST spark.----Tutorials on U-TUBE for this " best method " that I have used since about 1968 !
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    Johnson 5.5 CD-20C carb and running issues

    Fact----The fuel pump is driven by PRESSURE and not so much vacuum.-----Did you order factory parts or something cheaper.-----Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" on both leads?----Are coils inspected and newer replacements?----Have you replaced the water pump impeller?----Have you inspected the slip...
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    Osmosis in gelcoat

    Agree----Think---" whack a mole "--on a big scale.------Not a good time of the year to start on this job.-----Save the $$$$$ / beer tokens for October.
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