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    running hot

    I have a 1986 Johnson 9.9 HP J8RCDE / B0105197. The engine ran hot (205 degree f)...no tell-tale...I cut it off. I pulled lower unit and found no key with impeller. Key was installed...lower unit back on...engine fired and ran...a few minutes later I had positive tell-tale water discharge. Now...
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    is this overkill?

    I have a 1978 evinrude 175 v6 90 degree serial 175840c which ran hot on starboard bank at some point in past. I have working heat sensor alarms one on each side which alarm (alarm only) with extreme heat. <br /><br />I want to monitor head surface temp on each bank of cylinders via two seperate...
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    marine mechanic training programs

    Hello,<br /><br />I am considering a career change and have a great interest in marine engine repair. I have researched two schools thus far...mmi in orlando and ami / wyotech in daytona beach. Can any one comment on either of these programs...good or bad?<br /><br />Any advice regarding this...
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    How good is this motor...1972 18hp

    I just bought a 1972 Johnson 18 hp tiller manual start which I was told still ran good. Anybody with any info...good or bad on this particular motor?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Problems with cold start....

    I have a 1978 175 HP 90 degree V6 #175849C.<br /><br />The spark test seems adequate with blue spark 7/16th inch and consistent on all six cylinders. <br /><br />The timing has not been set properly with a timing light. However, I have the idle adjustment screw set where it has fired and run in...
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    how to install temperature sending unit

    I have a 1978 Evinrude 175 HP V6 175849c with temperature warning switches only. I would like to install two systems; one to continually monitor engine temperature and one that monitors water pressure. Where would I mount the sending unit and water temperature sending unit?<br /><br />Thanks,
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    V 6 running hot on one side

    I have a 1978 Evinrude 175 hp 90 degree V6 model number 175849C which appears to have run "too hot" on the starboard side at some point in the past prior to my purchase. I say this because the three ignition coils on that side look as if they melted their plastic casings at some point. You can...
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    old 175 ran well but now will not start

    I have 1978 evin 175 (175840c). I just replaced the stator and powerpack on starboard side. The engine ran well at idle thru an entire 6 gallon tank of fuel. I had to help it start by injecting fuel mixture into carb initially. Now, with new tank of premium fuel octane 93, no signs of firing in...
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