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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    I have pulled many flywheels.-----Never leave the nut on.-----I doubt that the " crankshaft " will go flying off as per above post.
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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    Some will argue.----About $17 each for new.----I suggest you install new !!
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    Fuel mux for 1960 Evinrude 10HP

    Need to review your math.-----24:1 is more oil than 50:1.-----Need to understand the concept of why oil is mixed with gas.----Need to understand the concept of lubrication in a 2 stroke engine !!
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    Fuel mux for 1960 Evinrude 10HP

    The original mix was 24:1------But today you will get many different opinions as to what will be proper lubrication for that fine motor.----As previously indicated to you it has a bronze bushing ( if still original ) on the wrist pin.----And that is a known weak point !
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    1988 Johnson 28hp only starting for a bit when wires are switched

    My wild guess is that wires from CDI / powerpack to the coils were switched by a club fisted individual.-----Orange / blue stripe should be on the top.----What else do you know about this motor ?----How did it run for you last season ?----Post the compression test numbers here.
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    68' Johnson 20hp (FD 22M)..Want to add starter..

    I am also looking to get a local Mennonite shop to see about reproducing parts.----Should not be hard to cast that bracket in SOLID aluminum to then machine bolt holes and hole for the starter.----Should be able to produce that at 1/4 the market price !!
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    68' Johnson 20hp (FD 22M)..Want to add starter..

    I was at a dealer / boat shop a few years ago.-----Found an 18 HP in the scrap bin.----Had the electric start on it.----Free to take it away.-----Keep your eye on Craiglist / facebook etc and see if a $100 donor motor comes along.
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    68' Johnson 20hp (FD 22M)..Want to add starter..

    It is the golden rule of supply and demand.-----Those with the supply are doing the demanding.-----Or I always say -----" Farmers do not have to pay cows to chew the grass.----Why do they want so much for milk and cheese " ? -----Your location ?
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    Prop for my 1960 Evinrude 10hp sportwin

    It is a right hand prop.----There are some websites where YOU can look up the part #----Hint---a 1973 model 9.5 HP might use the same prop.
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    2005 mercury 90hp 2 stroke 3 cyl. rough running also found 2 yellow wires from stator to rectifier burnt at connector repair them.

    Checked the flywheel key ?
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    Need Help with Ignition

    Or a repair kit from the ----hooflungdung-----Was used.----Stick with factory quality parts.
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    Need Help with Ignition

    Choke must be closed to start a motor.-----Water must be 6 or 8" above the impeller when testing in a bucket.----Sound like it is not in your case.
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    Evinrude 7518 powerhead base gasket.

    Agreed----303467 is correct.----Found those same 10+ listing as well.
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    The position of the magneto plate determines where plugs fire relative to TDC
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    Evinrude 7518 powerhead base gasket.

    Try / call / contact ----evinrudeparts.ca
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    Sealant for Gas Tank Gasket

    The new brown rubber factory gaskets do not need a sealer.------You have replaced the 3 o-rings in the outlet housing ??
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    Are you pushing the key in AND holding it in while cranking it over ?
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    Need Help with Ignition

    Swap wires from powerpack to the coils and test to see if it is a bad coil.----And 9 out of 10 times a new powerpack is the fix.
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    Points/condenser conversion kit

    Facts----The Magneto on a 1960 model 10 HP is ultra simple / reliable / easy and economical to maintain.-----Why it even has a hole in the flywheel that allows you to clean and set the breaker points without removing the flywheel.----Gives you a warning via a sore shoulder when it needs...
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    Low compression one cylinder

    You have to be sure/ repair why it failed.----Or it will fail again.-----??---Computer read out might be helpful.----Must check cooling system and computer controlled oiling too.
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