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    74 larson with johnson 140 2 stroke issues

    Do not spend any $$$ on parts until you confirm condition of this crossflow engine.
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    74 larson with johnson 140 2 stroke issues

    Year / model # of motor?-----The trouble shooting always starts with a compression test.----Post the actual values here.
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    Engine Won't Run When Warm

    Nope----The bottom of the rectifier is fully in contact with water.----Gasket is there to prevent water from leaking out !!
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    Yard sale grinder

    The best way to grind aluminum is to load the wheel up with wax.----Aluminum bits then do not stick in the wheel.
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    Engine Won't Run When Warm

    You mis-understand how these motors are put together.----The rectifier mounts directly over the water jacket.----There for it uses a gasket , 0350357 is the part #.
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    Engine Won't Run When Warm

    The rectifier sits on top of the block.---It is water cooled.----Therefor it has a gasket.-----Are you pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking it over for cold starts??
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    40hp Johnson blows 20a fuse when key is turned

    That black / yellow does not belong on the solenoid.
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    3.7 gets hot while idling

    Inspect / clean the heat exchanger.
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    Need help starting upa 1987 Glassport 16'5" Bowrider

    Take a boating safety course.----Read an owners manual 3 X and read some books on boating.---It is much easier to get into trouble on a boat , then to get out of trouble.-----Things go wrong quickly when they do go wrong.- +
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    Mercury 135 not running

    ???-----Drill into the exhaust housing from the side.----Start with a 3/16" drill.----Drill close to the block.----Get oil in there.-----If this fails go to bigger drill to cut the stud.----Been there done that.
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    Antique Motors - Scott Atwater, Game Fisher and more

    Agreed with above.----Mercury " green top " might have the most value.----Most of these change hands around the $50 or so.
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    Johnson 35 with intermittent stream before thermostat opens

    Tell tale should be strong a couple of seconds after startup.----
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    Attempting a motor rebuild

    Pistons and rings appear to be available in 0.030" O/S
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    Warning buzzer issues 1995 E90TLEO

    Well----12 volts is on the tan wire to the overheat sensor.----When sensor sees too much heat the 12 volts goes to ground.----Horn then sounds.
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    I am trying in vain to find a tiny part for my 1979 Johnson Seahorse

    Model # of your motor ?-----Is it a 20 or 200 HP ?-----Picture of the part ?
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    1996 Mercury Mariner Magnum 3…on a 19ft bass boat dies while aproching trailer …. Fuel pump? Or air leak?

    What trouble shooting has been done ?-----I always say that a compression test is step #1 on a 2 stroke.-----Post the actual values here.
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    Warning buzzer issues 1995 E90TLEO

    Tell in detail exactly how you are testing the buzzer.
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    18 hp evinrude fastwin

    Point gap determines the timing.----Now if you want to do a first class job you can use a meter and timing marks to set the points to open at the exact time to get maximum spark.----Many U-TUBE videos explain this simple procedure.
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    Johnson 50 2stroke Starting issue

    Motor needs to be taken apart.
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    Wonky electrical problem

    Is the buzzer itself bad ?
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