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    What to look for in a rebuilt 90 hp powerhead?

    I traded my 1989 Force 85 hp (Piece of junk) in on a 92 Johnson 90 hp; the shop I deal with here is rebuilding it for me, they sent the block out and It came back .040 (40 thou) oversize. They are putting in new pistons, rings, rods but are reusing the crank. They said that it was fine. They...
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    Should I replace a 20 hp with a 15 hp?

    I have a 14 1/2 Lund aluminum fishing boat with a 94 Evinrude 20 hp tiller, pull start motor. It runs great but seems very heavy for the stern of this boat (it sits pretty low at the stern); I've lifted this engine up and its a back breaker so I was wondering about trading it for a 96 15 hp and...
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    Can I fix the idle adjust on a 94 20 hp tiller?

    The thumb wheel at the end of the tiller apparently is supposed to have some effect on the idle speed, I have a copy of the SELOC manual as well as the CLYMER; they mention it but don't tell one how to fix one that just spins endlessly counterclockwise or clockwise....has anyone ever had one...
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    What's the difference, Johnson/Evinrude

    Are they one in the same, just different name/colour/badge, like Chev and Pontiac, or are the Johnson's souped up in some way while the Evinrudes are the bare b-lls models (or the other way around?), and why would one company manufacture two identical motors?. I have one Johnson (90 hp VRO) and...
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    94 Evinrude 20 hp burp/far-/hic-up at moderate throttle, is this normal?

    my 94 20 hp Evinrude runs pretty good at idle now thanks to the insight gained from the great folks here and I truly appreciate the help. I thought I would challenge your knowledge a bit more.. First off I know its a two stroke and I should expect some burping and fa-tng however my Stihl 086...
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    Idle mixture screw out 7 turns not 1 1/2

    My 1994 Evinrude 20 hp was running well till I decided I should adjust the mixture screw. I discovered the following as I progressed.. -When I turned the screw in to the stop BY HAND to see where I was starting from it went in 3 1/2 turns. I removed it to clean it and shoot some deep creep in...
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    Owners/operators manual 20hp Evinrude?

    I would love to have one to refer to...any thoughts on where to pick one up....need to know little stuff like what the -0- circle with a line through it on the hand throttle bar means, where to set the throttle for start etc...thanks
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    idles a few moments, sneezes and quits 20hp Evinrude

    Hi. I have a new to me 20 hp Evinrude, and am trying to figure out the year etc right now on another post but in the meantime I thought I would address another issue... It starts OK, runs pretty smooth except for an occasional hic-up and moderate rpm except when I idle it down to minimum (as...
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    Can't find my motor listed 20 hp Evinrude. plz help

    Hi. I checked the WHAT YEAR IS MY MOTOR topic and can't decopher my model # on a new to me o/b. its an Evinrude 20 hp, pull start only, m manual tilt, twin cylinder. I think its a mid 90's model.. anyway here is the model # E20CRERC I think its telling me its a counter rotating model...
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    1992 Johnson 90 hp Tracker Pro Series

    Hi all....I just stumbled across one of these at a local shop...I am thinking of trading my 1989 Force 85 hp in on it (plus some cash)..but I can't find any info on the motor at all. My opinion of the Force is that I'm happy to be rid of it........what can I expect from the Johnson and what...
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    89 85 hp Force O/B....stumbles

    I read all I could here and have decarbed, changed the impellor, chenaged the fuel pump and filter.etc etc.......however the motor runs poorly..........it starts OK but upon application of throttle "usually" but not always runs like its on two cylinders...then like a switch being...
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    89 85 hp runs hard then slows, then runs hard again....power pack?

    I've replaced the fuel pump diaphram, it has a new head gasket, new exhaust gaskets, new impellor, compression is 109/110/105, rebuilt carbs, adjusted mistures, when it runs well it accellerates hard (I mean powerfully) up to 5700 rpm (light load) and will run for many minutes like...
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    Do I need to take the carbs off?

    I have decided to rebuild the three carbs on my 89 85 hp Force.....I had a hard look at the gazillion or so hoses, linkages, filbertflanges and assorted grapplegrommets on that thing and got cold feet....I think it will be difficult at best to get em off (the bottom one especially) but getting...
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    89 85hp Force

    Hi all....Just so you know...I have replaced the two exhaust manifold gaskets, replaced the head gasket, replaced the fuel pump gasket, cleaned the carbs with seafoam, run fresh gas with seafoam in it (many cans worth) to correct a constant problem with rough idle and stalling......the...
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    Yamaha F4 4 stroke...good trolling motor?

    I need a light weight, quiet, dependable, near vibration free (I know it will vibrate a little!) trolling motor/kicker for my 16 ft Princecraft (aluminum with 4 seats and wheel; walk thru windshiel...boats a 1989)...I have an 85 hp Force (1989 2 stroke) as the main engine and it won't idle well...
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    Honda 2hp air cooled O/B

    I have a 16 1/5 foot aluminum powered by an 85 hp O/B (Force)....I am not able to idle the big engine down far enuf to troll for any length of time without carbing up and causing all sorts of issues, besides it shakes and burps and makes too much noise to make it an option (for trolling)....I...
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    Wal-Mart gear oil for lower end..OK?

    I was just there and I noted the 75-90 HP gear oil says its for outboard lower ends....at $2.97 its a great deal for a liter....can I use it instead of the official LOWER END oil......any thoughts!<br /><br />Thanks Tim
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    Rotted out boat seat

    Hi.....I know this is a tough one cause I'm in Canada but I need to replace or repair my seat...actually the boats seat...I have a 1989 Princecraft 16.5 ft aluminum runabout..it has fold down sleeper seats...you know the ones where the pilot and the passenger behind him/her sit back to...
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    Driving me crazy (a short trip!)

    My 1989 85 hp Force, new to me, is finaly in the lake..I changed the head gasket and two exhaust cover gaskets, compression is 130ish on all 3, problem is this; when I start the beast....push in the key, I can hear the choke plate move and see it move, gas tank bulb is pumped up firm, not rock...
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