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    video of my motor idling

    Personally, I set the idle by ear.
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    video of my motor idling

    Sounded normal to me.... Plugs can be wet idling in the carport with muffs or a barrel. The plug should be checked after it's been ran around the lake. Also, the idol should be put to its spec with it in gear under load. So that means when it's in neutral it will run a little higher. Those...
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    Thermostat’s opening at 156 degrees.

    Inexpensive critical part...somewhat cheap. If it in question.....
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    Need advice on 1989 4 HP Johnson

    It's froze to the crankshaft. That's because people didn't remove and lubricated occasionally what you do when you change out the water pump. It can be extremely difficult so what I would recommend spend the motor upside down or whatever kind of oil you like down in there and let it sit for a...
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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    Unplug the remote to the engine back at the motor, jump the solenoid and see if she starts or farts or something. Report back.
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    Problems AGAIN!!!

    What area of the world do you live in so I can try to steer you to a place close?
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    Problems AGAIN!!!

    Sealed switch near the shifter mech. It gives the solenoid a ground. Follow the wire. I opened one up and repaired it....not worth it though. Pretty cheap switch. Personally, I would jump it at the motor and see what happens. Then Unplug the outboard and do it again. Doing these things will...
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    Suddenly lost one cylinder

    You might have been running lean and cooked it. Retest with some oil in the cylinders....something is wonky here.
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    1978 85hp Evinrude overheating

    Motor shouldn't be over 160, at least at idle.
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    1983 35hp siezed after sitting for 5 years.

    I knew a guy that would knurl the pistons....do they have marks?
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    1983 35hp siezed after sitting for 5 years.

    I just toss the power head and grab a used one. Dime a dozen here. Trying to read the post, I got dizzy.....just saying.
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    1983 35hp siezed after sitting for 5 years.

    Next time add your special concoction to the spark plug holes, soak it for a week, remove head and lightly tap the pistons. If it moves, re-assemble and enjoy the glory. Done it many times.
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    hard start after motor tilt

    Check carb bowls for 2 stroke oil and report back.
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    30 and 35hp power head interchangeability

    If it's heavy it's paint grade stainless. Good luck with your motors, you obviously don't need any advice.
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    Why is my System Check alarm sounding?

    Yeah, you probably have a short. Shouldn't be to hard to diagnose that one. I call that a blessing in disguise.
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    30 and 35hp power head interchangeability

    We call them "log scissors" around here. Yes, Tough stuff.
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    Older motor

    Thanks Jim.... Valuable information!
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    Older motor

    Yeah.....I like the old girl, reminds me of my uncles dealership. I'm negotiating this one but the old starlight probably suites my needs more. This one is $7500 not $750 Check out this item on OfferUp. https://offerup.co/qF3ynLExWJb
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    30 and 35hp power head interchangeability

    Wow, what incredibly amount of compression....and cast iron propellers? Crazy. Let us know when you wake up from your dreams. Do you live in the states? Post pictures.
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    Why is my System Check alarm sounding?

    Solid tone alarm or.....
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