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    1957 fd-11 johnson lower keeps leaking

    if only one screw is leaking ....try easy stuff first... teflon tape on the threads and some sealant under the screw head Let the sealnt dry then pressure test at 10psi with soappy water jmho
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    1957 fd-11 johnson lower keeps leaking

    I usually seal the screw heads with sealant. check matingsurfaces for flatness and use proper spaghetti seal size. on my last reseal I could only find spaghetti a bit thicker (.103 I think it was) but it worked out OK . try wrapping screw threads with a couple of layers of...
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    Lower unit oil -- water or not?

    could be just emulsified.... has suggested let it settle in a clear jar a few days . water will be at the bottom. when you refilled did you use new washers and torqued it to specs
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    1995 Johnson J6REOD WOT issue

    maybe it is aging nicely after 27 years ... is it a 1500 hrs plus engine or a weekender engine with 600hrs ?? 95psi may or may not be low....experts will tell.
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    Add telltale pee hole to 1965 Johnson 75 HP

    " the only way to get rid of an urge is to give in to it...." :-)
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    1964 9.5 evinrude

    on aomci site you said it was running... hot. scoring aside and suggestions to junk it if it ran...have you found out why it is not cooling. and btw what compression#s did you get .
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    Throttle cable routing

    tried the folks at AOMCI ...where oldies are the main topic ?? https://www.aomci.org/resources/ask-a-member/
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    Add telltale pee hole to 1965 Johnson 75 HP

    you should visit fiberglassics site :)
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    Broken low speed needle

    and folks think oil is the usual problem that kills these engines
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    Broken low speed needle

    Brodmann if just the tip broken seems it should tap out ...
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    Broken low speed needle

    if the tip extents in the drip chamber under the welch pluch can you not tap it gently backwards...but don't mushroom the point
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    Add telltale pee hole to 1965 Johnson 75 HP

    nice device ... to nice to hide... :-) but a small piezzo buzzer will do the same for just a few $$ check out amazon
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    1999 Johnson 40hp Water Temp Light

    I'll let the expert chime in... SLOW or SAFE mode is the result of a CPU controlled engine decision ... you may have blink codes flashing ? do u have manual ???
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    1999 Johnson 40hp Water Temp Light

    tell tale tells you the water pump is working getting hot above 140-150 means circulation around cyl water jackets is poor. if thermostat is ok then water flow is impeded somewhere by crud, old impeller fins stuck in the ph, salt ? etc.... you can always pull the cyl head and check...
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    25 horse 74167

    early magnetos were pretty much the same ... have you tried downloading the Johnson manual ?? lots of utubes to help you.
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    Johnson 88 SPL

    wear can't be fixed with snake oil but try a good dose of engine clear products Merc Power tune, Evinrude Engine cleaner , even Seafoam which gets mixed reviews etc.... see what that does to your #s.
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    Trim and Tilt Relays click but do not operate the motor

    great news thanks for your feedback ! :-)
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    Johnson 88 SPL

    try some utubes impellers are not hard to do ...some require the shift rod disconnected but with a bit of reseach it should not be a big deal. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1990-evinrude-88-spl-impeller-replacement.604727/ change GC oil and check for water intrusion...milky cream...
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    Trim and Tilt Relays click but do not operate the motor

    also.... and depending on your actual config check the ground supply which may or may not be interrupted by safety or limit switch
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    Trim and Tilt Relays click but do not operate the motor

    relays are switch controlled with low amperage and 12v but to drive the motor the relays must transfer 12v high current power to the T&T motor. your motor is proven good so the relays are not feeding it power or said power is being interrupted along the way to the motor make...
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