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    loss of power , running rough '99 Suzuki/Evinrude 40hp 4 stroke

    Was cruising at 4700 rpm when I noticed a quick loss of rpm and power. I slowed throttle down to a slow cruise to make it home and although the motor appeared to be running rough, I made it home. Restarted and problem stayed. Installed new plugs, add fuel stabilizer(sea foam) in the case it was...
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    1969 40 hp Johnson just single "speed adjustment" needle?

    On this motor is there only one "speed" adjustment on the carb? I have only a single needle located at top of carb, which I presume is the Low Speed idle adj. This needle was loose on my carb which may explain why it stalled at low speed then wouldn't start?. There is not nut or any other...
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    gear shift lever /assembly not forward enough 69 40 johnson

    one issue solved brings on another.... got the 1969 johnson 40 hp fired up in the barrel, everything looks good but with the gear shift control and assembly adjusted all the way forward it will not click into forward ... there is no more adjustment left to bring it more forward so is there away...
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    1969 40 hp johnson - where does the water pump expel water?

    I've research and seen similar posts and similar videos but none exact. I've got the motor going in a barrel test, Lots of water getting tossed around in the barrel while in neutral , but I see no visible "pee hole" water stream. I thought some water was to come through the exhaust hole below...
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    Pivot Pin 69 40 hp Johnson

    Ya I know, real dumb move but it's done and now I'm trying to get Pivot Pin back in. I've followed the great tips here, and It seems with the motor upside down and using two darts I can move the piece enough to line up the hole, with the dart , or at the very least find the hole but it jumps...
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    1969 40 HP Johnson wiring vs 65

    I am comparing the wiring from my 1965(?) 28 HP Johnson to this 1969 40 HP johnson and the wiring is different and I know I can do some damage if I wire it up incorrectly. My '65 had the solenoid external to the engine, installed near transom of boat with 5 wires going to engine, two battery...
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    Transom and/or Splashwell mount steering w/ Link Arm?

    I've searched through this forum and cannot seem to find a solution. Please help if possible, my son and I would greatly appreciate it..... My boat /motor configuration does not allow for a tilt-tube mount , and the transom and or splashwell mount doesn't have room to be installed(and would not...
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    throttle - mag plate adjustment '62 28 hp Johnson

    I incorrectly adjusted the rod that is attached to the carb throttle assembly and the mag plate, and now have no top speed... Could any of you fine mariners post or forward me instructions with or without pictures,,, much appreciated.
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    throttle/mag plate adjustment '62 28 hp Johnson

    sorry , see above
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    high voltage alarm E40Plee 1999 evinrude 4 stroke (suzuki motr)

    if have an intermittent alarm going off because the output voltage is exceeding the high voltage allowed, which is as high as 17-18 volts. Sometimes the alarm it will spike up within a few minutes of starting, sometimes within 20 minutes. On the gauge you can see the output voltage creep up from...
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    need to identify make model year of my boat

    can anybody help me identify what make model and year this boat is - there is no serial number or hull plaque. i need to register and it would help if I had some of this info. 14 ' (feet) in length. Look similar to early 70's super 14 sidewinder, but i can't seem to find pictures of that boat to...
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    1966 33hp johnson, electric start, No generator, wiring diagram needed

    Please help I've acquired this engine and most of the wires have been cut. It's also connected to a merc control box rather than a johnson, which apparently makes the neutral safety switch an issue as well for me to figure out. Pics should be attached here,, if you can't see them lemme know...
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    impeller test with prop off,,,,,, '58 johnson 7.5hp AD-12

    I ran a quick tank test to adjust the carb settings, with the prop off. I noticed right away that no water was exiting the mid-exhaust/water hole. With the prop on there is water /exhaust exiting. Does this inidate that the impeller is NOT working?
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