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  1. R

    Just bought a 70s 16-17ft Springboke with a 85 johnson is this a good Outboard

    Your location ?
  2. R

    Just bought a 70s 16-17ft Springboke with a 85 johnson is this a good Outboard

    The motor is a 76 model.-----Good when built , but now 50 years old and perhaps 5+ owners.----I think parts are easy to find for these.
  3. R

    Johnson won't start

    see post #9-----Your location ?
  4. R

    115 6c TOP piston cylinder issue

    There are 5 bleed inserts.-----In the past I installed 8-32 set screws with 0.040" hole.----Never to fall out again.
  5. R

    1996 115 Crossflow Milky Plug

    Idle this machine at 1200 RPM.
  6. R

    1996 115 Crossflow Milky Plug

    ???----Really ?----Not aware that this is a JET boat with no gearshift !
  7. R

    1996 115 Crossflow Milky Plug

    I believe that motor needs to idle at about 1200 RPM for proper cooling.
  8. R

    1987 Johnson 70Hp 2 stroke

    Have battery load tested.----Take starter apart for inspection .----No money spent on this.---Are you pushing key in and hold key in while cranking it over ?----Do ohm check on starter armature.
  9. R

    Unrealistic expectations for 71 20hp johnson?

    Some simple inspection and testing will sort out this motor.----Jumping up and down and guessing does not ---Sorry to be blunt here/
  10. R

    1981 35hp evinrude. What to do next.

    Your pictures clearly show the electric choke installed on the carburetor.
  11. R

    Unrealistic expectations for 71 20hp johnson?

    Plugs look different.----Checked fuel pump diaphragm?
  12. R

    Unrealistic expectations for 71 20hp johnson?

    Remove bypass covers ( 4 screws each ) look at pistons / rings.
  13. R

    Starter not engaging

    You may want to test rectifier / voltage regulator.
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    115 6c TOP piston cylinder issue

    Bleed inserts checked if equipped with 5 of them?
  15. R

    Starter not engaging

    Simple to take starter apart for inspection / new brushes.----Do an ohm check on armature.---Should read infinity.
  16. R

    98 Evinrude starter pinion.

    And 1992 was the last year for that starter.
  17. R

    Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for?

    It is MORE than a little low.----Pull bypass covers and look at pistons / rings.----Unless you have a faulty gauge?
  18. R

    98 Evinrude starter pinion.

    Your motor is NOT a 1998 model.-----Model # is ?----Or perhaps a typo and you meant 89??
  19. R

    New to Me 1957 Evinrude Fisherman!

    ????----It is a part made of CARBON !!---Very common item / material used in mechanical seals.----Make sure you assemble with this simple / durable seal.---Good luck with your motor.
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    New to Me 1957 Evinrude Fisherman!

    The black part is CARBON.-----The crankcase does NOT have its own seal either.----But good luck with your motor !
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