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    1994 Johnson Fast Strike 150 dies when it warms up

    What does your timing wheel look like? Any cracks?
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    1994 Johnson Fast Strike 150 dies when it warms up

    So do you have spark or not? Does it jump a 7/16' air gap
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    1994 Johnson Fast Strike 150 dies when it warms up

    Did you check for spark when that is happening?
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    E-TEC looking to change prop pitch

    I would have your motor checked out before anything.
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    1990 2 stroke Evinrude or 2003 2 stroke Yamaha, both are 70 HP

    The Yamaha uses a gear drive oil injection that has been on their snowmobiles since the 70s. The Evinrude is a stronger overall runner but I think the Yamaha is a slightly better motor because of the oil injection.
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    1985 evinrude 25hp

    It should not be hard while it is running.
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    1990 2 stroke Evinrude or 2003 2 stroke Yamaha, both are 70 HP

    Yamahas oil injection is heads and tails above OMCs Vro system. Is the the VRO even hooked up on the Evinrude? Vro is not a bad system but requires more Maint.
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    1987 evinrude 30hp, idle trouble

    If you are 11 turns out you need to clean your carb.
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    Mercury 18XD spark problem

    Sounds like the switchbox is bad. Cdi electronics has the testing procedure for your ignition.
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    1985 evinrude 25hp

    Try pumping the primer ball when that is happening.
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    "Excessive" Oil In Gas!

    it can yes.
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    1987 evinrude 30hp, idle trouble

    open the low speed screw a 1/4 turn
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    short shaft or longshaft how do i measure my 1979 johnson 35 h p

    You measure from where the motor rests on the transom to the cavitation plate.
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    1990 2 stroke Evinrude or 2003 2 stroke Yamaha, both are 70 HP

    Yamaha has a MUUUUCH better oil injection system. It is overall a better motor.
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    1999 Evinrude 6hp Four Stroke motor

    That is an OMC built motor. Some parts are scarce some will be easy to find.
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    1990 2 stroke Evinrude or 2003 2 stroke Yamaha, both are 70 HP

    All things being equal the 2oo3 Yamaha without a doubt. But it comes down to maintenance.
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    "Excessive" Oil In Gas!

    When those caps don't Vent they pressurize the tank. And yours is old enough to have a bad cap.
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    "Excessive" Oil In Gas!

    Change the cap on the vro tank
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    Advice on Gas Cap for vintage Gas Can

    Fix the omc tank easier to get parts for.
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