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    Need advice on 40 hp ignition/fuel?? problem??

    I have a 92 evinrude 40 hp. It has been in the shop probably 6 times in the last 5 months for the same problem. It I usually will start running fine for about 10-20 minutes, then starts to get real jerky going from almost full throttle to less then half. Other than giving me whiplash, it is...
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    What happens when a power pack goes bad??

    My 40 HP johnson has been in for service 4 times in the last 5 months. It usually starts having a bad idle, at higher throttle it starts to hesitate to a point where it seems to be running on one cylinder. When I take it in to my mechanic it seems to run fine for him in his tank (but he cannot...
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    Johnson loosing power idling rough??

    My 1994 Johnson 40 hp outboard starts running fine but after 20-30 mins. at higher rpm's, It looses about 75% of power then starts to idle rough and stalling. When it cools it will usually run better for a while. I have taken it to a mechanic about 4 times. He has redone carbs, but everytime he...
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    Can anyone tell me how many ozs of oil a 40 hp johnson lower end takes

    Seems like I drained out more than a could get back in??? Just about 4 ouces less. Any help is appreciated. Sorry I'm new to the board. If any responses please please shoot me an email. Thanks, Jason.
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