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    1958 Fastwin Not Getting Fuel

    Yeah what is previously mentioned about checking the pumps would be the first step after making sure no air/fuel leaks from everything from tank to carbs. Check the vent to see if it's open if it's not a pressure tank, as well as pumping the primer bulb when it start's to bog down or however...
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    1958 Johnson 5.5hp Not Having Power

    You've made sure the spark is jumping specified gap for this model engine? Sounds like it could be a carbuerator defect.. Even if idle/high speed settings are proper there can be leaks in the needle/seat, and float improperly set.. I would pressure check the carbs and make sure float setting is...
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    1958 Johnson 5.5hp Not Having Power

    not 50:1 ratio?
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    3 hp Evinrude Won’t Idle

    Try priming the primer bulb while it's idling. If it keeps running, it's most likely the pump. If not, and you said it runs well at almost closed slow speed needle it's likely flooding. I would go over Carbuerators again via a pressure test. and spray the needle/seat area with water/soap to see...
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    1996 3 cylinder Cutting off at idle and not running well

    Forgot to mention, compression is 140 140 140.
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    1996 3 cylinder Cutting off at idle and not running well

    So i'm pretty stumped with a project motor I picked up. Went from no spark and major fuel issues (wrong pump was installed) air leaks in fuel lines, carbueretor's gummed bad and mis adjusted. To able to run on the water but not at full power. If I bring it to idle it cuts out after about 30...
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    1994 Johnson 175 turns over with key switch off?

    If you take battery cables off positive/negative terminals it resets the ECM. I would try that as well.
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    79 35hp evinrude wet plugs

    Are you sure the battle cables you replaced are the proper rating for the battery ?
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    1972 evinrude Johnson 50 hp

    If the evinrude is idling fine but bogging down in gear id check if this model carb has a high speed fuel jet, then adjust that accordingly.
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    Possible Business

    I'm not sure what you think i'm proposing, or maybe I didn't word well enough what I said to make you think i'm not fixing everything? I'm well aware of whats required in repair, as well as unforseen fixes the customer wasn't prepared for. I agree though, people are attracted to the pretty...
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    Possible Business

    Yea , hopefully thats ok... As I said, I have close to 6 yrs experience with small HP motors, so that would qualify me to work on 30 HP and less motors. No one is "paying me to learn how to fix outboards." I have all required tools, only thing I would need is test tank.
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    Possible Business

    Yea as I stated, I worked 3 years in a shop, and I dealt first hand with customers, while there were unhappy customers, they were in the large minority. I disagree with offering your work for free or low wage. People will take advantage of the fact you're offering to work hard to learn, and...
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    Possible Business

    So just ask the marina maintenane crew if you can work independently there Great points, I almost blew my back out at a shop trying to be "quick" so this resonates . I haven't thought of just small carbuerated motors of any type machinery, very interesting. Thank you.
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    Possible Business

    I've thought of this, just not really sure where to find these motors. Don't really see many listings online.. I think maybe calling shops and seeing if they would sale would be the way to go for this? Great idea.
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    Possible Business

    Hi everyone, So the idea of figuring out a way to work independent with outboards has marinaded in my mind for a while. I'm not extremely experienced but i'm confident in my ability (don't have any certifications, but 3 yrs in coast guard and 3 yrs at a shop, can figure out most issues.) I've...
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    2010 Evinrude etc 60HP won’t stay running

    Ah yes, I was just seeing if the community was paying attention.... haha, I guess that’s what I get for working only on older motors
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    2010 Evinrude etc 60HP won’t stay running

    I would verify its a fuel issue before diving into electrical. Would check status of everything from tank to pump to see if leaks/clogs. If by feeding fuel you mean priming the primer bulb, then its most likely the fuel pump or carbuerators, if everything from tank to pump is satisfactory.
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    Fuel Pump question

    I have a 60 hp evinrude and determined I need new fuel pump. The local shop guy ordered a me fuel pump and is running well now but I did notice a few popping sounds when starting up( not sure if carb spit back or what). I brought up the fact that its rated for lower HP engine but he said I...
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    e60tledr evinrude, 1996. Only starts 3/4 throttle.

    As title states only stats at 3/4 throttle then immidiately dies when i bring it down to neutral... There is spark and compression is in spec. I've replaced entire fuel system and ultrasonic cleaned the carbs 2x. I had the boat running great last time i used... I've adjusted the idle screws and...
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    Outboard Motor Restoration

    So I just had the idea spark of possibly starting a sort of outboard restoration side-business. Something I do on my own free time when I get a chance. I've worked as a mechanic on older model outboards, (requiring less cpu diagnostic equipment) and am confident in my diagnosing/troubleshooting...
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