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    Evinrude Big Twin 35

    I don’t think you would have any problem selling it if that’s what you wanted to do. Especially if your in any sort of a lake region. It’s nice to see one like that. There usually laying in a pile of brush infested with critters. Best
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    Thermostat johnson 90hp

    You would likely have cooling problems. What seams to be the trouble?
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    1979 Johnson 9.9 Water Exiting Exhaust Relief Holes

    Did I see water dripping behind the coils or was it just splashing up? Idle sounds a bit as well.
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    surging issue

    Have you checked for water in your fuel? Don’t mean to beat you up but I see it all the time and people don’t believe it could be the problem.
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    surging issue

    How old is the fuel? Just for kicks pull your fuel line and pump some into a glass jar to check for water.
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    1996 Johnson 225 with dual Binnacle control, lack reverse throttle range

    Are you sure the reverse gear is fully engaged ?
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    Help with engine identification please.

    Model number comes up as a 95 225 if that the original tilt bracket.
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    1991 25hp evinrude starting issues

    Looks can be deceiving. My wife looks good but doesn’t work. Swap the wires and see if the problem follows.
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    1994 40hp Johnson run

    If you have leaking gas why not fix that problem first. Of course you will still need to run it to see if it’s fixed but if you have plenty of fresh air flow and your in a confined closed up space you should ok. Famous last words.
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    Will Replacing Rings Increase Compression >105PSI?

    I’m with Racer on this one. If it’s a high hour motor it really needs to be inspected before anything is done. The ring free can work in some cases but in my eyes you have a 50/50 chance of it helping a bit or helping to much. I have seen these snake oils free up so much carbon that things...
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    Will Replacing Rings Increase Compression >105PSI?

    Ring free is an additive that may or may not loosen up stuck rings and restore some compression.
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    Broke powerhead bolt

    If you broke it putting back in it won’t be that hard to get back out. Just start over and do it right.
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    Gear oil for 15 hp Evinrude outboard

    I remember seeing the news many many years ago when oil still came in cans. A garage in Alaska open a can of oil turned it upside down and nothing came out. Chilly!
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    Points open to .035

    In today words maybe polish would be a better term. I always has great results with nothing more that a piece of paper or match book. Even used the match book as a feeler gauge in a pinch.
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    diving in

    I save just about everything unless it 100% broken and even then I’ll taking it apart and salvage what’s still good. It’s a illness. My friends give me hell for it but I’m the first guy they call when they need some strange part.
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    diving in

    Don’t throw away your old pump. You may need it again someday.
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    Has anyone had detrimental effects from soaking carbs in carb cleaner?

    It would be best to start a new thread. Thx
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    Johnson Looper V4

    I have seen rods punch through a block more than once from high rpm’s with no load. Picture your self running down hill at 60 mph. You can’t keep it together😂
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    Should I buy this 1973 Evinrude 65 triumph?

    Agreed! It’s good to hear there are still some young folks willing to learn. There is no better way to learn than to dive in and do the work. It’s more fun than sitting on the couch playing video games. Enjoy the time and soak up the knowledge. Best
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    Should I buy this 1973 Evinrude 65 triumph?

    Try and get it for $100 and hope for the best.
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