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    Johnson 7,5 hp 2 stroke overheated

    Guys, this is the test that I did yesterday... let me know what you think? it started after 4 pulls. sorry for the Spanish. 1) Manly I want to know if it is good enough to use it? 2) running on the lake pushing a boat will have the same power as in the tank test?
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    Johnson 7,5 hp 2 stroke overheated

    Thanks a lot for your prompt answer. 1) when I changed the head power-cylinder gasket both cylinders look well. There are not any scratches on the cylinders, the pistons and rings look well too; moreover, when I move the flywheel I can hear the vacuum sound like the rigs are tied. Yet it...
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    Johnson 7,5 hp 2 stroke overheated

    It started after the 3rd pull fast. I test it at home.....
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    Johnson 7,5 hp 2 stroke overheated

    One that I bought in Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Orion-Motor-Tech-Compression-Cylinder/dp/B081GK4PYC/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=compression+tester&qid=1628118556&sr=8-6
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    Johnson 7,5 hp 2 stroke overheated

    Hi Guys, I have a Johnson 7,5hp J8RCSS 1980 that I have overheated due to a water pump problem. I already repaired the water pump and changed the head cylinder gasket; however, I could not improve compression (55 PSI both cylinders). 1) is it difficult to change rings in that small motor or is...
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    Thermostat Question

    Hi All, Really very good information in all replies that appear in this forum. I have this problem. 1) I have a Evinrude 60hp 1989 3 cylinders with a thunder-craft 17 2) 2 year ago the engine overheated . Gasket was burned and the middle piston smelt a little; therefore, Evirunde dealer...
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    Evinrude 60hp 1989 Overheat again after redoing engine

    Evinrude 60HP 1989 Overheat Two Summers ago my Evinrude 60hp overheat the head gasket was burned and the middle piston smelt a little Scenario: Overheat Buzzer not working Water pump was working well Engine was peeing strongly I went to the official Evinrude dealer and they redo the...
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    2 holeslower unit Evinrude 60 hp

    Hi all, I was testing my engine before going to the lake and I have discovered to holes in the lower unit, beside the water entrance. I can see that water is coming out; however, it will be under the water level; therefore: 1) is it dangerous? 2) do I have to block.fill it? How? 3) the oil in...
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    Propeller for Ski

    HI, I Have a 60hp evinrude 1989. I would like to do ski with my son. May I do ski with this motor???? What Propeller I have to buy??? Thanks for your help.
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    evinrude 60hp 1989-Warning horn did not work when engine overheat

    Hi all, I have an evinrude 60hp 1989 that the previous owner disconnected the VRO. Last summer I had an engine overheat and the warning horn never worked. I have grounded the temperature sensor cable (tar) with the key on and it is not working. 1) Could be that the previous owner disconnected...
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    Evinrude 60hp tear down (steps) for rings and piston changes

    Hi all, I would like to disassemble my evinrude 60hp 1989 TLC for a rings and piston change. I am very handy man ; however, I do not have experience on outboard engine. 1) do you have any recommendation about a good manual or video to do it. 2) Can you provide me the main step to...
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    Evinrude 60hp shift rod disconnection

    Hi all, I have an Evinrude 60hp TLC 1989 and I want to change the water pump. How do I disconnect the Shift rod from the engine to remove the lower unit? I have take a look and it is inserted in the middle of the engine and I can not see how disconnect it to remove the lower unit. Thanks for...
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    Evinrude 60hp Overheat Please tell me if the piston are OK (not melted)

    Hi all, I have opened my engine because the cilinder compresion was 120- 40- 120. The second cilnder was down the second. When I open it the head gasket is burned. Please see attached pictures. Somebody mentioned to me that the piston can be melted and that means open the engine and redo...
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    Evinrude 60HP 1989 does not go full speed- acceleration problem

    Re: Evinrude 60HP 1989 does not go full speed- acceleration problem Here there are some more pictures:
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    Evinrude 60HP 1989 does not go full speed- acceleration problem

    Re: Evinrude 60HP 1989 does not go full speed- acceleration problem Guys, You are amazing. I have opened it and the head gasket is burned. Please see attached pictures. Somebody mentioned to me that the piston can be melted and that means open the engine and redo it. Based on the pictures...
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    1989 evinrude 60hp vro head cylinder torque and bolt adjustment order

    Re: 1989 evinrude 60hp vro head cylinder torque and bolt adjustment order joe, Thanks a lot In the picture below, I that the correct number for each bolt??? Thanks a lot for your help
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    1989 evinrude 60hp vro head cylinder torque and bolt adjustment order

    Hi all, I have to change the head cylinder gasket in my evinrude 60hp 3 cylinders. Any special recommendation? what is the torque that I have to apply to the bolts? do I have to adjust the bolt twice with different torque? any specific order when I adjust the bolt? I have to use some silicon...
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    1980 Johnson 7.5hp cpmpression

    Hi all, DO you know what is the compression for a Johnson 7.5hp 1980 2 cylinders? I just got one and it has 90 in each cylinder. Is it ok? Thanks a lot...
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    Evinrude 60HP 1989 does not go full speed- acceleration problem

    Boat description: Year:1989 Thundercraft 17feets Motor: Evinrude 60hp 3 cylinders VRO: bypassed (mixed manually on the tank) Problem: Acceleration. I push the accelerator to the bottom and the boat does not get up and plane. It moves like a half speed. Sometimes by itself without touch...
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