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    What size motor to get for my boat?

    I have a thirty on my 16 ft lund....it loves it.
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    1993 40hp Johnson Starts for about 60 seconds and shuts off

    I vote on dirty carbs....also your engine is most likely a 98
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    99 Merc 90hp

    This is a known problem with these motors so I was hoping someone had gone through the procedures.
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    99 Merc 90hp

    I take it no one has heard of this condition.
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    99 Merc 90hp

    Must have been tired. To late to correct so I will do it here. Water in the oil, not oil in oil. Somehow water gets in the oil from the thermostat area. Anyone know the fix?
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    99 Merc 90hp

    A friend of mine got oil in his oil 2 years ago and someone told him a fix with his thermostat. He did that and ran it hard for 2 years (no water) and now it's back. I talked with my marine mechanic friend of mine and he said these early carbureted 4 strokes are junk. No parts from Merc but...
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    Yamaha gearcase

    Hi, Looking for a decent deal on a 1996 Yamaha 2 stroke complete gearcase for a 50hp or matching outboard. Most of the salvage yards posted here are not even activated....must be old links. Tim's outboard in the Midwest does not have any. Any help will be muchly appreciated. Thanks, Matt
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    Moves slow

    Could be wore out... Compression numbers?
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    Cut away....

    Looks like he wants to keep it or donate it to the local marine college. I told him if he changes his mind to let me know. Bummer
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    Cut away....

    Okay, I'll find out what he wants for it.....then get back to you. You want me to ship it I presume. Where are you located?
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    Evinrude 40 hp primer not working

    Purple wire should be getting power from the battery. Bad wire or possibly a bad ground. Test and isolate the problem. Shouldn't be that hard.
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    Easy starting then NOT easy starting

    Yes, man overboard switch could cause spark loss. Best to purchase a spark jump tester.
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    Cut away....

    Lol, pretty sure I don't get the stand.
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    Testing for Spark with a Remote Start Switch, 1979 Johnson 70HP

    If you have a remote you need to turn the key to the on position.
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    Cut away....

    A guy I know is retiring and I can get this cheap. Should I do it?
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    98 evinrude DI 90hp

    Are you getting good spark to all cylinders? Do you have a spark jump tester?
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    2000 70hp Johnson semi start/ won’t stay running

    Take your multi meter and find the culprit....nothing but time to find it. Good luck!
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    Evinrude 4hp 2 cylinder 2 stroke cooling question

    Water is to low in your can.
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    70's Johnson seahorse 35 issues?

    Maybe you misread or misinterpreted how you were being dealt with. 99 percent of posters go away thanking everyone for giving them good free advice. It's easy in an online situation to take things the wrong way. With that being said, let me list the things that are well known in the industry...
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    Johnson Paint

    Clean it super good, sand and scuff up the existing paint, marine primer on all bare metal. Then numerous coats of desired marine paint. Clear coat. Oh, I left our mask it. Paint, 90 percent prep 10 percent paint.
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