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    85 hp compression

    What is your motor doing / not doing ?
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    1987 Johnson/evinrude 110

    These motors were all nearly the same from about 1980 to 1998.----In fact pistons are the same in a 1974 115 HP and a 1998 model.
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    1987 Johnson/evinrude 110

    Simple adjustment required.
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    1987 Johnson/evinrude 110

    Are they wire core , yes or no ?
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    1987 Johnson/evinrude 110

    That would be the outer exhaust housing.------Your power head may be a 90 HP version.----Or an older 115 HP ( powerhead rated ).-----It may involve a bit of machining if you are keen to install that.----Do those plug wires have a metal core?----And why are they so long ?
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    1987 Johnson/evinrude 110

    What do you mean by ---" belly pan "----here?----Or are you referring to the exhaust bubble ?
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    What control cables are these?

    Post picture of the other ends.
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    9.9 hp yamaha 4 stroke crank pressure

    Both pistons move down in the cylinder , so yes pressure can increase in the crankcase.
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    9.9 hp yamaha 4 stroke crank pressure

    Need a new dipstick that won't pop out ?
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    Could this ignition coil cause any damage?

    Number of turns of magnet wire in the primary and secondary determine coil performance.-----Order the correct coil for the motor.
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    1961 Johnson RDSL23 CAM ROLLER ADJUSTMENT WHEN THE THROTTLE SHAFT JUST BEGINS TO MOVE

    ^^^^ Applause on the comment about the rod linkage / stop.-----Folks mess that up because when it is adjusted correctly it just looks WRONG to them !!
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    '85 50HP 2-Stroke - runs poor with wrap-around cowl on

    You can see the smoke and exhaust leaking in the first video.----That would have been the clue to find the exhaust leak.
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    1961 Johnson RDSL23 CAM ROLLER ADJUSTMENT WHEN THE THROTTLE SHAFT JUST BEGINS TO MOVE

    I think the linkage that opens throttle plate has a cam bushing.----Look for it / find it and adjust as needed.
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    '85 50HP 2-Stroke - runs poor with wrap-around cowl on

    Spray some extra oil into carburetors while running.----Should make it easier to find exhaust leakage.-----My bet is on plug wires or sparkplug boots as the issue.----Replacing plug boots is what I would do first.
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    1960 johnson 40 hp carb

    GEY-----Why are you posting on a topic that was resolved over 20 years ago !!
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    Telltale on lower unit?

    Water leak per post #1 is normal !
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    Considering buying this1989 15hp. New to outboards and wondering if anyone could let me know if it sounds like it's running well?

    Put more turn on the rope.
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    1991 Johnson 8hp tiller shifting

    If it is the original lower unit there is no clutch dog.-----Shift uses drive balls.----With kids running this motor they may have damaged them.----Easy to take apart for inspection
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    Considering buying this1989 15hp. New to outboards and wondering if anyone could let me know if it sounds like it's running well?

    Sounds good.----Make sure it has a new impeller before your first adventure with it.
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    Telltale on lower unit?

    Normal !
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