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    1979 Johnson 70HP compression?

    Hi, my engine has 90PSI compression in all three cylinders, give or take a couple. I was reading a comment on a 1987 version of the same engine and the comment included the fact he was seeing 150PSI for each cylinder. I bought my motor used and have run it for several years now with no real...
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    1997 Evinrude 8HP motor running on 1 cylinder, no spark condition

    Hoping for some sharp troubleshooter to give me a hand diagnosing the problem in the motor. I have confirmed that spark is Not coming from the power module to one cylinder. Swapping the output from the power module to the coil results in the problem following the blue orange wire from the...
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    1997 Evinrude running on 1 cylinder

    Hoping for some sharp troubleshooter to give me a hand diagnosing the problem in the motor. I have confirmed that spark is Not coming from the power module to one cylinder. Swapping the output from the power module to the coil results in the problem following the blue orange wire from the...
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    1997 Evinrude running on 1 cylinder

    Hoping for some sharp troubleshooter to give me a hand diagnosing the problem in the motor. I have confirmed that spark is Not coming from the power module to one cylinder. Swapping the output from the power module to the coil results in the problem following the blue orange wire from the...
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    Recommendations for a light 2-3.5HP canoe pusher?

    Hi all, I love vintage machines, owning two 1975 Honda 4 cylinder motorcyles, a 1963 Evinrude 28HP big twin, and my daily driver, 1984 Dodge Rampage. So I know about points and condenser ignition systems, how to adjust valves, and the wonders of 2 stroke operation. I am looking for a small...
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    Johnson 70HP 1978 Triple - Reasonable Compression?

    Hi, can anyone tell me if 105PSI would be considered a reasonable compression for this motor. It sounds low to me, my current motor is a Johnson 1970 40HP Big Twin and has 145PSI compression for both cylinders... it is a low hours motor, obviously. I have a line on this 1978 engine for my 1974...
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    How big a motor for 16' Holiday Starcraft?

    Hi Folks, New owner of a 1975 16' Starcraft Holiday OB boat. This is my second Starcraft aluminum boat, first one was a 1968 14' Jupiter or Holiday, never found the ID plate on it. Started with a 28Hp on the 14' but wasn't enough power so went up to a 33HP Evinrude - nice combination, good...
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    Lower end leaks 1968 33HP Evinrude

    Hi, I had to rebuild my lower end due to water and resulting rust freezing up the upper shaft bearing (below the waterpump). After replacing the shaft seal, the driveshaft seal, the oring and the oring on the gearcase I figured I was all set:rolleyes:. However, I have tried putting this thing...
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    1967 33HP motor leg parts issues

    Hi. My lower unit leaked water and froze and cracked the casting before I had a chance to do my annual maintenance last fall. While pulling the lower unit off the leg the upper shifter rod came loose from the shift lever. I finally got the motor leg off after breaking half the bolts on...
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    On-Line Parts listing for 1967 33HP?

    After about 30 minutes of fruitless searching, decided to join this forum and ask my question. I am looking for an on-line source of part numbers so I can hopefully purchase parts I need. Any recommendations welcomed.
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