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    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    In cottage country most folks do not want to get their hands dirty.----Big $$$ fixes everything.-----Shops will not work on older / off brand motors.----Or $200 CA / hr I have heard.
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    1987 johson 225 hp power issues

    ???-----Well, crankcase compression is NOT the same as cylinder compression.---Read post #14 again.----You can have poor , next to zero compression in one or more of the 6 separate crankcases.----And still show excellent compression in the cylinders.-----A much mis-understood concept of 2...
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    1987 johson 225 hp power issues

    The temperature switches detect an overheat condition.----They sound an alarm.----I do not believe they are linked to the ignition / spark system.----Checked carburetor float bowls for being warped ?----Looked into issues with crankcase compression ??
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    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    A quick look at parts for " black " motor losts an air compressor at $1850 and a ECU / computer as NLA.----And both are absolutely needed for motor to run.-----Parts are sourced from vendors.----When shelf is empty the owners of these " newer " motors are out of luck , or season wasted getting...
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    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Some of the newest parts motors I own are 4 strokes.----Too expensive to fix at $150/ hr shop rates.
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    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    I have to agree.----For people that drive 3 hrs to get to the boat.---Then 1/2 hr or more to the cottage these motors are just not suitable.----New motors with local warranty / dealer support are a " no brainer" preferred option.------Some folks have lots of $$$ and no time , so they buy the...
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    2004 Johnson 25hp 2 stroke sputtering or bogging

    Hook up a timing light one cylinder at a time.----Might help pinpoint which cylinder is the issue.-----Might be as simple as a bad sparkplug.----Or bad sparkplug wire.---Or loose connection / broken wire.
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    1987 johson 225 hp power issues

    What is the total; $$$ amount spent so far with the parts cannon?----What actual trouble shooting has been done so far ?-----Revving on a hose in gear is still neutral and can be misleading you.
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    1987 johson 225 hp power issues

    Test run with a portable tank and hose.
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    Winterize Tohatsu 50hp 4-stroke on boatport . . .

    Drill 2 wee drain holes so rainwater cannot collect in the lower unit exhaust cavity.
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    Wondering how much my latest boat weighs.

    With the price of new boats this work is worth doing.----But not everybody is up to the challenge.----Many hours of work with little sign of progress.
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    Wondering how much my latest boat weighs.

    I would use pieces of plastic pipe in there.-----Ends closed off.------Saves on the amount of foam you need to buy.
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    1954 Evinrude 25 - Build Compression, Lose Spark

    Still not sure what motor is being discussed here..----In 1954 the electric start was not very common !!
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    1974 Evinrude 70 HP Charging system install

    They all left the factory with the battery charging system.----Have you done any testing to see if anything is wrong with yours ??
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    1954 Evinrude 25 - Build Compression, Lose Spark

    ?????-----The coils on a 1954 Evinrude do not use 12 volts to make spark.-----In order to advance on this project, you should post some pictures.
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    How bad of an idea is this for OB support while trailering?

    Why did you ask , when you are set in ---" my way is best "----I would say a quick method with pins ( no tools ) is an improvement.
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    Looking for a shift solenoid for a 69 johnson lower unit.

    ??----Situation resolved ?
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    How bad of an idea is this for OB support while trailering?

    There are many simple pins available to use on what was pictured in post #1----no tools required.
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    How bad of an idea is this for OB support while trailering?

    Local industrial supply might have some pins.----No need for tools to install / remove them.
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    Yamaha 40hp unknown outboard ports

    From the parts book it appears to be a special bolt.----Makes sense that it prevents shift cam from being pulled up too far.----See post #5.
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