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    Johnson Outboard ID

    Well----RPH----Might indicate a factory rebuilt powerhead.-----My wildest guess based on decals is a 1990 model.
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    Honda 9.9 burning oil

    Replace seals on valve stems.----Test / inspect thermostat.
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    Frequent gunk in 1994 Honda 9.9 carb

    I used to troll with a 235 HP V-6 model and 2 stroke.----Never a fear of gumming up carburetors or damaging the motor.
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    50hp vs 60hp trim/tilt units

    Depends on the models !!----2 or 3 cylinder and the years.-----Motors are not all the same.
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    Old motors DEMAND to be retired when they are 65 years old..

    Products are made affordable by modern manufacturing / assembly methods.-----Not much point in making a quality product that few can afford to buy.-----Plastics are a major issue for this planet,----Simply because it is cheap / easy to use.
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    Old motors DEMAND to be retired when they are 65 years old..

    Products today are " assembled " by corporations from parts made by vendors.----They are NOT parts made in house by a family run factory. !-----It is in fact easier to find parts ( at least in my area ) for older / simpler motors.-----But new products are for folks with lots of $$$ and no fear...
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    Looking for a shift solenoid for a 69 johnson lower unit.

    I would have to look inside to see what is jammed !------But do some simple testing.---Remove the sparkplugs.------Find the GREEN and BLUE wires that go to the lower unit and disconnect them.-----Put a 1-5/16" socket on the flywheel nut.-----Turn the flywheel.----Is the gearcase in forward , yes...
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    Looking for a shift solenoid for a 69 johnson lower unit.

    And in my humble opinion the issue is NOT the reverse solenoid.----That item is not energized during starting of the motor.----It does NOTHING.
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    Looking for a shift solenoid for a 69 johnson lower unit.

    In a nutshell , the reverse solenoid is not / should not be involved in the starting procedure !
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    Looking for a shift solenoid for a 69 johnson lower unit.

    The motor is in FORWARD when it starts to crank.----With 12 volts on Green it goes to neutral after just 1 rotation of the flywheel.------When you select reverse there should be 12 volts on both green and blue .----Here it would be an easy fix.
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    Frequent gunk in 1994 Honda 9.9 carb

    An empty carburetor stays clean.
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    1978 Evinrude 70HP- Trouble starting/idling/bogging under load

    The big red plug is clearly shown in earlier pictures.
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    1978 Evinrude 70HP- Trouble starting/idling/bogging under load

    Slide rubber boot back to expose the metal connecter.-----Turn key to on.----Touch metal connecter to ground.----Horn should sound.----And no need to open throttle to do a compression test on that simple motor.
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    1978 Evinrude 70HP- Trouble starting/idling/bogging under load

    The buzzer is in the control box at the helm station.
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    Evinrude 55 1978 gearcase

    ???-----Some love to argue.-----If (a big if ) the oil seals are original they need to be replaced.----These gearcases are not robust.-----Parts are expensive if available !-----Good used gearcases are at a premium.
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    1978 Evinrude 70HP- Trouble starting/idling/bogging under load

    That lever is for manual operation of the choke.----Used when you need to start the motor with a dead battery.-----These plates close when operating the electric choke switch.-----Time to get an owners manual or get someone to teach you about this motor.----You do not want to be educated through...
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    Mercury classic 50 HP - part 2

    Judging by statements so far , you need a proper manual in order to understand how these fine / smooth running motors are put together.----There are no short cuts.----Mistakes will be expensive.
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    E90ELEUC Starter housing blew apart? Not sure what happend. Please assist!

    Just an example of plastic parts failing with time.-----Should not be hard to find a used one.----But new might be a better option.----Then again a new one may have been made 15 years ago.----Doubt there is a roll pin needed to stop the pinion.
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    Mercury classic 50 HP - part 2

    The powerhead MUST be removed from the exhaust housing in order to do a proper repair.
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    E90ELEUC Starter housing blew apart? Not sure what happend. Please assist!

    That cover has a bushing that supports the starter pinion shaft.----Was it ever lubricated ?----New flywheel cover is listed at $131 or so.
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