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  1. kbait

    100:1 or 50:1?

    I see folks that have followed that 100/1 sticker ratio since new w/o problems. I tell ‘em all to run 50/1 per OMC’s reconsidered recommendation. 100/1 is likely very close to under-oiling at WOT, and not enough oil left on cylinder walls for all winter storage scenarios.. My .02
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    Bubbles, Tiny Bubbles

    I bet you have a pin hole in pump diaphragm, and the fouled plug is the same cylinder that the pump gets it’s pulse from. Fuel is leaking into cylinder crankcase behind pump - flooding that cylinder, and air is getting through pump to carb, all through that pinhole. You can replace that pump...
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    100:1 or 50:1?

    Omc officially changed those back to 50/1
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    Engine continues to run after shut off.

    Key switch should have 2 ‘m’ posts that connect together when key is ‘off’. One wire goes to engine ground, the other to cd box. When key is off, engine ground connects to the cd box kill circuit, stopping all spark. Check for continuity between m posts when switch is off. Wire from one m...
  5. kbait

    88 Evinrude 48 spl flywheel rub

    But armature plate is likely sloppy, causing flywheel rub. Same fix.
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    88 Evinrude 48 spl flywheel rub

    Re-fit armature plate with plastic bearing removed and check for lateral play on the smaller diameter inner bearing surface (pulled from a prior post): Lateral play in arnature plate will change point gap when it moves, (or cause flywheel rubbing on coils etc), changing timing on points opening...
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    The little engine that could(n't) Tuning Question

    Thanks for the update! Nice to hear about success..
  8. kbait

    The little engine that could(n't) Tuning Question

    it shouldn’t run with high speed needle closed, unless you forgot nozzle gasket..
  9. kbait

    Fuel connector

    My experience, any johnnyrude single line, motor side coupler will bolt in to replace dual line coupler. (Coupler that bolts to engine).
  10. kbait

    Is this normal for water to come out these 2 holes?

    Those are exhaust relief ports. When thermo(s) open (140ish degrees), cooling water exits powerhead and falls down to prop exit behind those ports. Exhaust pushes some of that water out through those ports, most goes out through prop. And that’s what you‘re seeing. Totally normail. Those...
  11. kbait

    1968 Johnson 6hp CD25A engine dying

    Leroy/machinist‘s insights have been a godsend for me!
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    Battery draining

    Leaving the key in ‘on’ position will not draw on battery, as battery has nothing to do with spark. But if you have something connected to the “I” (ignition) post on the ignition switch, that will be energized and can draw current. Like a gps puck for gps unit. (Even if gps is switched off)...
  13. kbait

    1982 glastron ssv 176

    Look up link/sync. That motor has several throttle linkage adjustments that need to work together for low/mid/ and wide open perfornance. Someone may have fiddled with it, and adjustment needed. Since it’s questionable at w.o.t, pull carb cover and make sure throttle plates are parallel to...
  14. kbait

    Evinrude Fastwin 18 No Full Tilt Lock

    +1 on 1x2 board or hunk of broomstick. Bungee it so it cannot fall out on the road.
  15. kbait

    ‘84 Evinrude 15 water pump issue

    I had a similar issue eith a 15 this year, ended up being blocked water passage under exhaust plate. Piece of broken impeller fin lodged there. Tough to diagnose as I’ve never seen that😎
  16. kbait

    Evinrude Fastwin 18 No Full Tilt Lock

    The 18’s never had the tilt lock lever in above pics..
  17. kbait

    Johnson 3.5 hp needle settings

    3/4 and 1 turn out high and low respectively Should get ya going. Adjust from there. It’s a 3hp from ‘68.
  18. kbait

    2001 Johnson dies accelerating when warm

    Check spark when it fails. Maybe bad stator?
  19. kbait

    Johnson 9.9hp armature pilot location - Model 10E76H

    On the smaller diameter inner bearing surface (pulled from a prior post): Lateral play in arnature plate will change point gap when it moves, changing timing on points opening when spark occurs. I fix by pulling armatureplate and modifying the boss it ‘rides’ or pivots on. Use a center...
  20. kbait

    Why can't I find this part?

    Exhaust housing spacer
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