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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    Are you sure that is the correct distributor cap for your motor.-----Perhaps another case of --" they look the same"----But are not the same.----Put the old cap on and test run ?
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    Excessive exhaust back pressure is a far fetched idea.----Remove cowling.----Start motor.----Look for a leaking gasket / hose.
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    Part number of the NOS distributor cap ??
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    No throttle in reverse

    And the model # of the motor is ?
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    Boat outboard input

    ???----How big / heavy is the boat ?-----How fast to you want to go.-----A 6 HP motor can move a 10,000 LB boat, but not very fast.
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    Can someone help me, what is this

    never mind
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    Can someone help me, what is this

    Tube that feeds a speedometer I think.
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    2000 JOHNSON 200HP OCEAN PRO ENGINE DIES AFTER FIRST STARTUP

    There have been issues with crankcase sealing rings.----Results in low crankcase compression.----Post the actual cylinder compression values.-----That may offer a clue.---Yes, you can put a PRESSURE gauge on the port to see what happens.----The fuel pump does NOT run on vacuum !
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    2000 JOHNSON 200HP OCEAN PRO ENGINE DIES AFTER FIRST STARTUP

    The fuel pump runs with the PRESSURE from crankcase compression.----That is not the same as compression in the cylinder !-----There may be an issue with crankcase compression and fuel pump does not work !-----Mix the fuel at 50:1 in the portable tank.----Have your assistant operate the manual...
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    2000 JOHNSON 200HP OCEAN PRO ENGINE DIES AFTER FIRST STARTUP

    Hook up a timing light.----See if it loses spark when it quits.----Disconnect the black yellow stripe wire at powerpack.---Test run.
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    Johson outboard starter

    Friends of mine had one of these motors on a 17' deep V boat.----Skied many miles behind it.----Used to pull 2 skiers out of the water with slalom skis.----A real powerhouse.----Take starter apart for inspection.-----See what it needs.
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    50 hp Tollotson

    Your location ?----There are a number of salvage yards.----Perhaps one in your area.
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    Johson outboard starter

    How did this motor run for you last season ?-----Tried jumping directly to the starter ?---Bypassing the safety switch ?
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    Outboard upgrade.

    The term ---" old "----For outboards can mean different things.-----I like some of the 6 HP motors from the 60's / 70's and some that run like new.
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    1967 Evinrude Sport 4 60 hp, 60753 A, Configuration Question

    If the fuel pump diaphragm has a hole in it , you might see fuel on the water.---Fuel pump diaphragm is cheap.----Or even a fuel pump repair kit.
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    1967 Evinrude Sport 4 60 hp, 60753 A, Configuration Question

    High speed jets are an orifice plug.-----Not adjustable.----Perhaps you can experiment with different jets to compensate for fuel.----And local atmospheric conditions.----If fuel consumption is a major concern ,this is not the motor for your friend.
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    1968 3hp Johnson

    I can not touch / hear your motor.----Perhaps flywheel is rubbing on the coils and making the chirping noise.
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    1978 Evinrude 115 Fuel pump inlet cover orientation

    ????-After the pump that hose does not pull air in.------The earlier V-4 models mounted the pump on the carburetor air box.----They needed a third nipple and hose to provide a PRESSURE pulse to the pump.-----These pumps are very reliable and very simple.
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    1978 Evinrude 115 Fuel pump inlet cover orientation

    It uses the 2 nipple pump mounted directly over the PRESSURE pulse port.-------Is there a reason you would want to use a 3 nipple pump ?----
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    Johson outboard starter

    Gear on the armature broken ?-----Need the separate bendix parts too?----Your location ?
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