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    1983 35hp siezed after sitting for 5 years.

    Next time add your special concoction to the spark plug holes, soak it for a week, remove head and lightly tap the pistons. If it moves, re-assemble and enjoy the glory. Done it many times.
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    hard start after motor tilt

    Check carb bowls for 2 stroke oil and report back.
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    30 and 35hp power head interchangeability

    If it's heavy it's paint grade stainless. Good luck with your motors, you obviously don't need any advice.
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    Why is my System Check alarm sounding?

    Yeah, you probably have a short. Shouldn't be to hard to diagnose that one. I call that a blessing in disguise.
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    30 and 35hp power head interchangeability

    We call them "log scissors" around here. Yes, Tough stuff.
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    Older motor

    Thanks Jim.... Valuable information!
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    Older motor

    Yeah.....I like the old girl, reminds me of my uncles dealership. I'm negotiating this one but the old starlight probably suites my needs more. This one is $7500 not $750 Check out this item on OfferUp. https://offerup.co/qF3ynLExWJb
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    30 and 35hp power head interchangeability

    Wow, what incredibly amount of compression....and cast iron propellers? Crazy. Let us know when you wake up from your dreams. Do you live in the states? Post pictures.
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    Why is my System Check alarm sounding?

    Solid tone alarm or.....
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    Metal fatigue....old girl needs to be put out to pasture.
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    Why is my System Check alarm sounding?

    Who's the poster on this?
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    1978 85hp Evinrude overheating

    Flush, flush. Mud dobbers? Flush. 170 is to high I think. Others will know.
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    Johnson 90 hp a weird one

    Blockage.....salt or fresh on the history of this motor. Sodium or possibly mud dobbers have invaded you.
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    Older motor

    Any info on this engine? I'm not the older motor guy. Thanks. Check out this item on OfferUp. https://offerup.co/AZsIajvTUJb
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    1978 85hp Evinrude overheating

    Yes....run without, flush well install new ones and test head temp with hand or IR gun. Report back, salt use or no?
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    30 and 35hp power head interchangeability

    Wow... Happy days and you scored big time. Those 80's ones are my fav but pretty sure they have compatibility issues with the 70's motors. Others will confirm. As for the stuck one that looks good, pour tranny fluid and acetone in the sparky holes, wait a day, remove head and semi lightly tap...
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    Why is my System Check alarm sounding?

    Alarm should do two things, an overheat situation or something wrong with the oiling system if you're using the vro. My guess on this one is, is you haven't changed your impeller or looked at it. Probably slightly overheating at low speed and it's good at high.
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    1981 70 Johnson. How to manually raise motor...

    Poster has not answered ...we are communicating with a brick wall.
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    Johnson 90 hp a weird one

    Wire harness bounced up and down and scorched it....? Sensors go bad and their a problem to get.
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    Not where I live. If I had a newer free one for you, could you pay the shipping? But understand I'm about as far from you as one could be. Seattle Washington USA 98189
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