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    How to test VRO system

    If there are wires coming from the VRO it has an alarm.------A factory manual has a test procedure.----I would not trust a1985 version of VRO.
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    Lake Decatur - good for boating & fishing?

    He speaks of a 24' boat likely draws 2 to 3 feet.------Just need to be careful or perhaps a pontoon boat.-----Fishing is always good.----The catching not so much in these crowded waters.
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    Lake Decatur - good for boating & fishing?

    If you can afford a 24' boat you can afford the latest in electronics.----Get a GPS / moving map unit.-----Tells you exactly where your boat is and where the rocks are.-----And more important where there ARE NO ROCKS.-----Looked at the chart and I would think GPS is a MUST have item.
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    Tell tale or bubbler what’s normal w/o a thermostat

    Years ago I had a fellow come in complaining that his 15 Johnson would not idle properly.----Had the fuel pump in pieces in a plastic tub.-----I looked at the pump and re-assembled it as there was nothing wrong.-----Found that his thermostat was stuck open and in 4 degree C (39 F ) his motor...
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    Evinrude 9.9 carb question

    Well-----The factory kits come with clear instructions to help folks who are learning this simple stuff.
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    Evinrude 9.9 carb question

    To me it appears that the needles are the same at the working end !!
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    Spark plugs

    Gave to agree ---airshot
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    150hp Johnson VRO removal

    Once a motor starts , the manual pump ( bubble ) is not hard.----And it does not need to be !
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    Bad rectifier or stator??

    Choke / primer valve is manually operated.----No automatic choke.----If motor takes long to warm up then , check thermostats.
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    Bad rectifier or stator??

    Guessing does get expensive.----These parts can be tested.----You should not be running the engine with battery disconnected.----Might as well test stator windings for battery charging and replace rectifier / regulator.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" pm all leads?----Be a good idea to post...
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    Fuel pump Gale 12S13B

    There are numerous fuel pumps that can be fitted to this motor.----In my opinion almost every shop would have some around in a bin.-----Any smaller ( up to 25 HP ) Johnson / Evinrude from about 1965 to 2005 uses the same style of pump.----I say it a lot, very easy to adapt something.
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    Help! 2000 Johnson 90hp V4 overheating on one side only...

    I would think there is a severe corrosion issue in the exhaust housing.----Where water flow splits to go to either side.----May have a look at some housings later today to see if that is possible.-----And a co-incidence it was noticed after shop worked on it.
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    1968 Crestliner Buccaneer w OMC Inboard 80hp

    I would do a complete service on that electric shift outdrive.-----Water pump impeller . oil seals , greasing all splines on engine and in the drive,
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    1968 Crestliner Buccaneer w OMC Inboard 80hp

    May have had some saltwater use in New Brunswick.-----Best to do a complete evaluation of motor and electric shift outdrive I think.
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    2005 J115PXSOR new remote throttle

    Pumping the throttle lever for cold starting does nothing.-----The black button on your picture does NOT give it a shot of fuel.-----I believe you push the black button in and then move the lever FORWARD.-----That disengages the shift function.-----Push key in and hold it in while cranking the...
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    Upgrade Outboard Motor

    Props are more efficient.-----EXAMPLE----A 150 HP outboard powerhead is rated as 105 HP equivalent power from the jet.----About 40 / 45 HP is wasted in the jet unit.-----You would need a 45 HP outboard to get 30 useful HP from a jet.----Are you going to an efficient 4 stroke and then wasting...
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    No lift eye.

    I used a nut and welded 3/8" U-BOLT to it.----Or as stated use the 3 threaded holes.-------Do not use cable under the flywheel.
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    Upgrade Outboard Motor

    A 4 stroke Suzuki 25 HP lists at 163 lbs.----With electric start and power trim / tilt.----Yamaha is listed at even less weight.-----If money is no object, it is the best path forward.
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    Accidentally ran 2 stroke mercury 15hp without oil for an hour.

    Was the fuel tank empty when you filled it ?-----You can get away with this mistake for a few minutes.----But after that much time and repeated stalling it may be too late.----Compression test is #1 thing to do , post your numbers.----And remove bypass covers to have a look at pistons /...
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    Johnson Outboard ID

    Your location?----Parts are available.----Or shop E-bay for used controls.----In my opinion there are hundreds of used controls like that to be found. ----Might have to move handle to mount like yours.----A 5 minute job.
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