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    "71 6hp johnson dies when warm

    Water pump impeller replaced recently ?----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more?----Magneto checked for cracked coils ?----Thermostat checked ?------Post the actual compression test values here.-----Gear oil checked ?-----O-rings in hose fittings checked ?----Pick-up tube INSIDE the fuel tank...
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    I turn the key but nothing happens.

    Did you have the control box apart / opened up ?
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    2000 50hp Johnson 2 Stroke will idle, then die when put in gear and will not start again

    They run surprisingly well on 1 cylinder.----Post the results of a compression test.---Are both carburetors confirmed clean ?----Red lever on electric primer valve in the correct position ?--- -How did this motor run for you last season ?
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    2005 60hp elpto or 59ci (I believe)

    Serial # of the motor ?-----If it is a 2 stroke there may not be a cylinder head on it.
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    Motor will not start

    A 135 HP was biggest Johnson in 1975.------I think he meant to type 1995 model !
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    Motor will not start

    I do not believe there was a 175 HP motor in 1975.---Best to post a model # I think.
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    Johnson 88hp

    Besides jumping all over the carburetors , what other trouble shooting has been done?----How did this motor run for you last season ?
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    85 force lower unit drain plug

    I can not touch , see or hear your motor.-----You have to do the work or learn how to do it.----Might not be easy or affordable to get a shop to work on it.
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    2000s evinrude 9.9 2stroke not idling

    They warm up quickly if thermostat is installed and working properly.----There is no reason for them to not like the cold !
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    85 force lower unit drain plug

    Sounds like it is running on 2 of 3 cylinders.---Are carburetors clean ?----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" (1 cm ) on each lead ?----And post you actual compression values.----Checked flywheel key ?--Checked reed valves ?------Do not run the motor if carburetors and jets are not confirmed...
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    2000s evinrude 9.9 2stroke not idling

    Why would a 2 stroke have trouble idling in winter ??
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    Intermittent spark on 3 of 6 cylinders

    How did the flywheel break ?
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    Intermittent spark on 3 of 6 cylinders

    Checked shift switch on the side of engine block ??
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    Float setting on 1998 Johnson J115ELECM

    Turn carburetor upside down.-----Float should be even / parallel with joint.-----What is your motor doing / not doing ?
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    Johnson stops dead!

    That ring is a factory / shop time saver !-----Not needed if you take the time to adjust parts.-----I doubt you need to replace anything under the flywheel.-----Unless a screw was loose in there and wiped everything out.
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    Johnson stops dead!

    STOP-----You can test all the components under the flywheel.----No need to remove the flywheel !-----Stuff under the flywheel is very reliable in my opinion.----Don't waste beer tokens, do some testing !
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    AMS Oil 75W90 or Evinrude Lower Unit Gear Oil

    With motor in normal running position.----Fill from bottom till it comes out the top.-----Install top plug.-----Remove filling device.----Install bottom plug.
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    Wait till the big outboards have had some time on them in salt water.-----Those folks will simply buy new motors instead of seeking help in a poor folks forum ----Just my opinion.
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    You stated----diesel electric----in post #30 ??
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    So you would put a heavy diesel in the boat ?----A heavy generator ?----A heavy battery ?----And a heavy electric motor ?
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