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    1985 Evinrude 25hp - Sloppy Idle/Low RPM

    Hey Tphoyt - that is something that I did NOT do so another possibility. Thx!
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    1985 Evinrude 25hp - Sloppy Idle/Low RPM

    I'd have to take my comp tester up again with me - but memory serves it was 125psi both cylinders. I know they were both bang on with each other and without knowing the exact specifics for the motor/non-high performance.........that seemed like it would be good compression.
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    1985 Evinrude 25hp - Sloppy Idle/Low RPM

    Good day guys, I've got a 25hp Evinrude ('85) that I picked up last year and have finally been able to run. Since I don't know history I changed out the impeller/water pump, installed new fuel lines, cleaned up and put in a carb kit (Gaskets, Needle, Seat, Float, etc.). As Typically happens -...
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    1980’s Evinrude - Temp Warning System?

    Is there anywhere else on the powerhead itself to find that info Racerone? The tilting/transom assembly has been changed from a different unit - - so I can’t trust the plate/model/VIN information from there. I don’t know anything about the history of it outside the color of the...
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    1980’s Evinrude - Temp Warning System?

    I figured there wouldn’t be anything I’m missing but thought I may as well ask. So I’ll just keep an eye on it while I’m running it for the first few times for flow and check the powehead to make sure it’s not excessively hot to the touch. I’m not that concerned about the impeller since it...
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    1980’s Evinrude - Temp Warning System?

    It’s the right impeller - it was aftermarket so the notch for the driveshaft key was just slightly smaller meaning I had to file a bit to match it. This was a new to me motor this past fall which is why I went a did all the servicing…..and everything seems to work just fine and will be tested...
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    1980’s Evinrude - Temp Warning System?

    Hey fellas - question…….I picked up an early 80’s 25hp Evinrude and since I don’t know the service history changed the impeller and did a carb job. It ran well and pumped water when I bought it but figured having it in its best condition to start the year doesn’t hurt. What I’m wondering - is...
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    Johnson 9.5 Weak Spark

    All good suggestions fellas and stuff that I'll try....specifically replacing and properly installing the spark plug wires AND aligning the coils. Since that may be a good start to my problem as I don't think I got great connectivity when trying to thread the wires on. *** oldboat1 - you make...
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    Johnson 9.5 Weak Spark

    Hey guys....first off I'm relatively handy and mechanical - but diagnosing electrical is not my strongest attribute. I've got a mid 60's Johnson 9.5 that belonged to my wife's family that we had running well last year. This year it did for a couple runs but then I seemingly lost power. I...
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    What....is....this?? 8hp Evinrude

    Hey guys - I was just changing out the head gasket on a 1990’ish Evinrude 8hp motor and when I had it sitting sort of upside down this plastic piece fell out of it from......somewhere?? It’s plastic, has a screw in it similar to like an idle adjustment that doesn’t really do much just jams into...
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    8hp Milky Spark Plug

    Hey team - first time to the forum but figured I’d throw a few questions out on my 1989 8hp Evinrude. I had it out recently and it was a running perfect - full power, good trolling, etc. Halfway through the day I went to take off for home and half power. Tried a few fuel tricks - it would idle...
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