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    E-tec 40 hp

    The early ETEC like my 2005 mixed some xd100 in the fuel line which was good to oil the HP pump & injectors it seems. They later stopped that oiling function. In effect , it is now suggested to mix some... oil in the fuel ( search Oly's brew) to oil the HP pump and prevent rusting...
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    E-tec 40 hp

    ETECs burn about 40-50% less gas .. my 2005 - 75hp runs cheaper than my old merc 500 carb it burns .6L /hr trolling. next to no smoke/smell using xd100 oil at xd100 setting.... if not on XD-100 setting it will used either tcw3 or XD100.. .. theengin can run with no oil for a while...
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    Recoil issue johnson 55 tiller

    to work good some of the older engines have markings on the recoil base which must line up... I do not know if it is the same for a 55 recoil but check for bars and an arrow asin this picture. when the rope is rewound the arrow must line up with the bars
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    1993 Evinrude 60hp

    is your fuel supply filtered ... repeat clogging may be deterioration hoses if you suspect an overheated cdi module or coil pack try a cooling spray when the issue comes up. a common keyboard air can held upside down will cool things down quickly and if the problem stops the module...
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    First Year Electronic Ignition?

    some shops do repair EMM's with good comments on their work ... not certain about Mercs ... Most EMM's seem to blow due to loose battery connections, battery transfer switches while running and.. wing nuts . blown parts are usually diodes, regulators etc... common parts but...
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    6 hp evinrude water in gearcase

    try utubes... may not be a 6hp videos but same process
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    1993 Evinrude 60hp

    more modern carb with the same issues as the older version
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    First Year Electronic Ignition?

    Points being mechanical do wear out but are they that bad.. ? I have run several 60 year old with points are never had issues with them. They do get pitted by arcing when the associated condensers go and stop protecting them . Lot of folks probably just test them for a short...
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    6 hp evinrude water in gearcase

    there has been discussions lately on GC water intrusion caused by reusing the nylon seals. Before you undertake the job and if you have been reusing the nylon seals why not install new ones, refill and run the motor for a while. retest your oil for wayer intrusion and it may be OK ...
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    Etec Stops Pumping Fuel

    is this a new issue for you or has always been the case.... I doubt pumping the fuel bulb would compensate for a shorted High pressure pump on the VST.. in any case a shorted HP pump trigger an EMM fault code #94 the ETEC fuel system is sealed and I doubt rushing water would cause the...
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    Boat with engine ($500 update)

    If you want to make a small pile of money working on boats, start with a giant pile of money. that's funny and true :-)
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    Boat with engine ($500 update)

    They say "the only way to get rid of an urge is to give in to it" :) Money issue aside ( 2 golf games worth) if the project keeps you busy and takes your mind off the worlds aches and pains for hours or days it will be worthwhile. When I picked up my Crosby Cruisette beauty , folks...
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    1970 4 hp Evinrude stops suddenly

    running a 4hp in barrel creates lots of air bubles sucked up the water pump which prevents cooling the ph. try the engine on the water
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    Boat with Engine $500 Hmm..

    Some blow out $5000 in cigs every year and if the wife smokes well maybe 8-10K$ a year..... buy the thing and if it does not work out just clean the trailer and sell it.... at $500 I would buy it any day. I would buy it as is !!
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    Boat with Engine $500 Hmm..

    sounds like a 2 winter project if compression is ok , GC not cracked from frost cowl available ...trailer is an easy fix... bearings maybe and a can of paint to look like new.... the boat .... well fiberglass doesn't rot but does soak water but this book will guide you just buget 10$ a...
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    1985 evinrude E20CRCO misfire

    keep old coils as spares !!!! if they are good .you could keep them in place and store the new ones.
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    Johnson 30 hp

    got a full picture of the beast ??
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    1985 evinrude E20CRCO misfire

    Racerone lilkely correct but finding or narrowing down a problem requires eliminationg section. not knowing if HV is actually present (generated) it could be a sparkplug or corrosion stopping it from reaching the plug gap. swapping parts helps to narrow things down. one way to know if HV...
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    Outboard motor bogs down at low speed

    the VST float on ETECs could stick and prevent the venting of vapours which can impedd the inflow of fuel . you seem to have overridded that by hand pumping fuel lots of topics on vapor lock on the ETEC owners board you should visit the ETEC forum I2 section and ask owners...
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    1998 Johnson 175 Ficht -

    no codes is good ! if no results observed with injector cleaner or similar engine cleaner product it might be fuel presssure, doing the injectors after some 20+ years can't hurt. check all filters . some like seafoam some don't . it did wonders on my snowblower carb !
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