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    Out on the Lake Pictures

    Good times and a fresh dinner.
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    Out on the Lake Pictures

    Sounds like a nice peaceful ride. Hope the fishin was good.
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    1967 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin with 25hp Carb: Trouble starting, staying running

    Times are different Racer. Most people don’t try to fix their things any more. They just pay someone to do it or toss it out a buy a new one. The OP seems to be interested in learning and that’s makes me happy. I had a guy call me the other day about a blocked toilet and he told me he tried to...
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    How to decarb an outboard?

    Agreed with carbon guard. It’s good stuff. I did have great results from sea foam in my lawn mower and use it as a regular additive for maintenance reasons but still part of feels like it just another snake oil.
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    Need help debugging 72 Johnson sea horse 25

    Is the tank vent fully open and working properly? Any new to you motor should at least have a water pump inspection and may as well replace the impeller for cheap insurance.
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    1989 Evinrude 88SPL (E88MSLCER) Cooling

    Cross flow is fuel and exhaust related. There is bound be many threads on here somewhere.
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    carb leaking fuel when primed 48 hp johnson

    What kind of kit did you use. Some of the cheap knockoffs don’t always come with a matching seat and needle. Seen it more than a few times.
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    Water Pump Won't Prime 1991 90 HP Evinrude

    Heard a story once about a new housing that was installed that only had a small hole in the outlet portion of it. It was either a bad casting or milling job which ever they did but there wasn’t a big enough port for water to flow. Not saying thats your problem but if you have it apart agin take...
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    Eco carb cleaners?

    I have never had a problem with simple green but I don’t use it straight either. I mix it wil Dawn dish soap. But by all means if others have had problems don’t use my method. 😂
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    Eco carb cleaners?

    Not personally but I have heard of it. Give a try. Worst case scenario you will have something to clean the shop floor with handy.
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    Eco carb cleaners?

    I used Simplegreen in the ultrasonic with good results but not on its own. Give a try and see how it works for you. All the best on the rest of your journey.
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    Hydrofoil/Dolfin Recommendations for a Neighbors Mercury Outboard 115 Pro XS

    I would have to agree. They work for smaller boats and HP but a motor of that size shouldn’t have to struggle. There is likely a better solution to be found. If trimming doesn’t help there is more than likely an underlying issue somewhere. What kind of boat is it on?
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    The solvents of your choice and heat from water will break down crud into fine pieces and ultra sonic vibrations break things from their grasp. I have never tried to clean a carb without removing the plug and if I had to guess I would think the machine alone wouldn’t clean these fine passages...
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    How to get my throttle roller closer to the armature/flywheel?

    It was worth it as you got your answer. Don’t sweat it
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    1984 Johnson 35hp tell tale at idle

    You’re on the right track with worn impeller. Any idea when it was last done?
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    1986 Johnson 60 sounds odd

    A Great running motor can have almost a harmonic hum to it. Maybe it’s just me but I can hear it best at wot and enjoy listing to it. Don’t over think it and just enjoy it until you can’t. I was once peacefully listing to this sound of a Detroit 671 with my eyes closed when the turbo blew...
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    For me the fine passages are usually what I’m after. I invested in ultrasonic cleaner a few years ago and they work really well with just dish soap and water. If I come across a varnished carb I’ll go with a chem dip first. I’m guilty of reusing gaskets from time to time but usually only if they...
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    Water Pump Won't Prime 1991 90 HP Evinrude

    As you say it’s not your first rodeo so sorry for the questions but. As you say cracked or rotten water tube, worn out cup, bad grommet, missing key, wrong impeller? Just some thoughts. Best
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    9.5 Evenrude

    Will it stay running if you squeeze the ball? If so verify the fuel pump is working.
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    1993 Evinrude 30 HP tiller pull start

    Agreed. If your cross reference the part number you will likely find that recoil was used on many different models and years and even horsepowers. There’s bound to be one close by. Don’t give up yet.
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