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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    Why would diesel electric be good for a small pleasure boat ?-----Used in locomotives simply because there is no transmission / drive train needed
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    qd20 10hp wont rev up.

    OMC had that issue back in 79 with some of their V-4 impellers.------You just can't trust parts supplied by the lowest tender.------Did I say Boi%#%
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    Any one young or older can fill a gas tank on their car !----No training required !---But for PROPANE you need training and a certificate.----Can't imagine the training / certificate / inspection requirements on hydrogen.----Remember the HINDENGURG blimp.
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    Murphy's law

    With fuel run out of the carburetor , it stays clean.-----To me the SUDDEN surge of power indicates / sounds like a spark issue.---Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on both leads ?--Run with a timing light to see if you can pinpoint the fault with spark.
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    1998 Force 90 ELPT by Mercury Marine

    ????----You can have compression in the cylinder.-----And that does NOT mean that there is compression in the crankcase !----You could have ZERO compression due to a broken reed valve or hole in the crankcase !----Fuel pumps operate on crankcase PRESSURE and not vacuum.
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    Baffled

    Talk to your friendly Suzuki man.----He can explain to you.
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    I know that folks have a poor understanding of electricity.-----I often ask local long time residents how much it takes to turn one generator at the local generating station.-----Last one was wrong by a factor of ---200----Most common guess is out by a factor of 100.-----Watts , ohms , volts and...
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    Baffled

    Perhaps trim level us different.----Use a carpenter square to read with same condition each time.
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    Johnson stops dead!

    The components under the flywheel can be tested without removing the flywheel.------And stator or not makes no difference in removing the flywheel !
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    qd20 10hp wont rev up.

    I don't think it's fine.-----I do not see any water coming out of exhaust relief.-----Best test in a deeper bucket !----Or replace pump impeller NOW.
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    1998 Force 90 ELPT by Mercury Marine

    Posting pictures of boat / motor and video of it running may help you get help !
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    1998 Force 90 ELPT by Mercury Marine

    Your location?----The compression values indicate that there is hope for the motor !----I would look for another shop.----Could be an issue with reed valves for one cylinder.----Remove bypass covers for inspection of pistons rings.----It sure seems like a simple issue was overlooked by these...
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    1956 Johnson 30 HP RD-18 No Start Help

    If spark does not jump a 1/4" or more the motor will likely have starting issues.----Magneto inspection / repair is something you MUST learn to enjoy an older motor on a budget.----Very simple and many tutorials on you-tube.
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    People with $$$$$ can but what they want.------Apparently 50% say that they would not buy an electric vehicle again.
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    1970s Merc 500 water leak top of leg

    Put boat in the water and test.---- Everybody needs to learn the simple things about outboards.----Look , listen and learn.
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    1956 Johnson 30 HP RD-18 No Start Help

    Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on both leads ?
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    1970s Merc 500 water leak top of leg

    You rarely see a cracked block on these.-----And water that is pumped up MUST be returned to the lake.----So it is injected into the exhaust for silencing / cooling.----Did you use factory parts ?----If testing in a bucket is the water 6" above the impeller ?
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    evinrude/johnson v8 buying

    But if you want one to show it off they are available.-----If you have the time and ability to work on it will be a fun project.
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    1986 johnson 90hp no spark

    About 250 + RPM.-----If it cranks at 150 RPM there likely won't be any spark from the magneto driven system.
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    Ram down....uggh

    If they would only build a tough simple truck without all the electronic wizardry !-----Electronic gadgets are CHEAP to manufacture and install at the factory.-----Expensive to replace / repair for the consumer.
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