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    AD-10 Shifter Replacement

    Power head needs to come off to replace shifter handle.----Replace water pump impeller while power head is off !
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    1986 johnson 90hp no spark

    Bad starter motor.-----Bad battery cables.-----Bad battery.-----No money needs to be spent to inspect these items.----Start with charging battery and have it load tested.-
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    1957 Johnson Rd-19 35hp questions

    You always fill from bottom till it comes out the top.----On more than one occasion folks came to the shop with burnt gears / bearings.-----They made the mistake on a simple job.
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    Changing throttle styles

    Most controls have a feature for fast idle.
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    Lower Unit Bearing Carrier Leaking

    I guess I missed your location in post #1-----Sorry to bother you !
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    12 ft lonestar 9.5 johnson

    Check fuel pump diaphragm.---Check for broken front mount , pulls choke on at full throttle.--Check reed valves.----Post actual compression values here.----Install a new water pump impeller.----Check thermostat as they are often stuck open or missing.
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    Lower Unit Bearing Carrier Leaking

    Any chance that lower unit was full of water and froze ??-----Best to take lower unit apart for full inspection.
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    50 hp force by Mercury electrical draw

    The 12 volt battery is not used to make spark at the sparkplugs.------We can not see what solenoid is installed on your motor at this time.----Wiring on motors is often a mess when a novice starts poking around.---Smoke coming from parts can be expensive.
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    Johnson stops dead!

    If in fact it overheated , you need to do a compression test.-----Post the numbers here.-----A " new to you " motor should always start the next life with a new impeller.
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    Sustainable Electrical Setups for Older Motors

    evinrudeparts.ca-----Good source for parts.
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    Wiring from dash key switch to control box

    A 1965 model or a 1995 model ?
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    mercury keeps fading

    Find another shop to get a new impeller installed.----Have them test your over heat horn !
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    Reed Valves

    Checked flywheel key ?-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more?-----The passages are the oil recirculation circuit.----They are not involved with the " no start " issue for you!----Switched plug wires ??
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    93 manier 75 hp

    Agreed---Item 38 holds cables on the motor.
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    Wiring from dash key switch to control box

    Any idea what motor ?----Any idea what control box ?
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    Hello everyone, I am new here and have a question?.

    ??????----It clearly states that it applies to the 70 HP ( 56 cube ) from 1986 to 94.----It does not apply to a 1981 model !!
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    Hello everyone, I am new here and have a question?.

    The service bulletin does NOT apply to your model !!
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    Johnson stops dead!

    Bad connection ?----Broken wire somewhere?
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    Sustainable Electrical Setups for Older Motors

    Your location?
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    qd20 10hp wont rev up.

    Remove bypass covers and look at pistons and rings.----Nozzle gasket is a donut around that tube sticking out of carburetor body.---Remove bowl to find it.
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