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    Ignition alarm

    I re-glued magnet to float (thanks to great videos posted on you tube.) Warning beep stopped when I reconnected wires but until I get the alarm working satisfactory I will also premix fuel and disconnect wires. You say you fill your oil tank when you fill fuel tank. .Does oil still get mixed...
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    Ignition alarm

    I have a 1996 ELPTO 30 HP. Have no sound when turning on ignition. I remember reading sometime ago that Mercury eliminated the beeping sound when ignition key turned on. Would appreciate if anyone could inform me if this is correct for my motor, before I try to remedy problem. I had oil tank...
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    Ignition alarm

    Does a 1996 30 hp mercury elpto have a single beep when you turn on ignition key? Mine is silent . Have just repaired low oil alarm sensor.
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    25hp Johnson won't start

    I only have the spark testers with the light and you attach plug to end of wire, spark looks fine. Would strength of spark help if piston is in the wrong position?
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    25hp Johnson won't start

    No I didn't change the condensers. The only way I can think of to change point opening is to relocate the cam keyway.
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    25hp Johnson won't start

    One of the first things I checked. Unfortunately no such luck.
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    25hp Johnson won't start

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    25hp Johnson won't start

    The thought that the point arm in contact with cam might be too long, did occur to me I checked old points with new & they were identical.
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    25hp Johnson won't start

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    25hp Johnson won't start

    Tried that. No luck.
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    25hp Johnson won't start

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    25hp Johnson won't start

    I previously posted this issue some time ago without success, I'm at a loss & once again ask for advice to try and get motor running. Since I received this motor not running I checked out the part numbers of flywheel points cam etc. (all good). I should mention that I have installed a new...
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    Johnson leg

    Well , that unfortunately settles that.
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    Johnson leg

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    Johnson leg

    Could any one tell me if a 1977 35 hp Johnson leg is compatible with a 1978 50 hp Johnson powerhead? Thank you in advance.
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    Timing Retard

    Thanks for reply. I was concerned that I wasn't explaining problem too well So I'll try again, I actually did what you suggested this afternoon haven't tried to start motor yet. I was under the impression you needed to find TDC first. Using the method you suggest, the rub block on points when...
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    Timing Retard

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    Timing Retard

    I have a Johnson 25e74m outboard, which came with an old 14 ft Hourston boat and trailer. My problem is when I set pistons on motor at TDC the set mark on drive shaft cam is well past TDC and piston is on the down stroke, can't retard the magneto plate to align marks as the brass stop is...
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    oil seal removal

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    oil seal removal

    Thanks for reply, I was wondering what washer was for , It came off easy when I removed assembly. I did use a dremel to try and cut through seal casing without damaging seal depression but seal casing is very heavy duty and was unsuccessful. I was wondering if I should grind off the approx...
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