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    Powerhead removal

    He clearly states that he was trying to do an impeller replacement .---Lower unit will not come off.----Should be 8 nuts on the work bench.
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    Powerhead removal

    How many nuts on your work bench?
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    Why I do not have new boats.

    Overheard a customer at a dealer .----Enquiring about repairs to steering on a fairly new ( fly by wire ) outboard motor.----About $500 each for new sensors and 6 hrs labor.-----Gone are the days where you could buy a " tiller cable " kit at $15.95 and install it yourself.-----This new...
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    1978 Johnson 150 hp tach wire

    That control box may have a feature where you plug in a tachometer.---Post picture of area below the key switch.
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    Why I do not have new boats.

    Fact is the new boats come with computers to help start / operate the motor.----People like that compared to old technology where you needed some training.------It is not cheaper , just user friendly.
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    Big Johnson refers to the models available in say 1963.-----A 75 HP motor was a " really big " outboard then !!!
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    Evinrude 60 HP (3 Cylinder) Won't Suck Fuel

    Is it a 1970 / 71 model ?-----!995 model ?----Correct prop for a big pontoon boat.?
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    Evenrude

    Shift rod disconnected ?
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    Evinrude 88- High Idle Issue

    Need to adjust cable trunnion for the idle stop.-----Roller may be missing the outer sleeve.----A common issue.
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    Johnson 6hp not pissing

    In a test bucket the water must be 6" above the impeller.---??--a 1980 model 6 HP ?-----Model # is ?
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    1963 Evinrude 28 stuck in neutral

    You did remove the propeller to check the drive pin ?
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    1963 Evinrude 28 stuck in neutral

    Put the motor in the slowest idle.
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    CDI Electronics and AGM Battery Compatibility

    The ignition on that engine does not use 12 volts from the battery to make spark.
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    Dead cylinder after carb cleaning on 55EL78S

    Take motor apart.----Inspect all parts.----Bore engine and fit O/S pistons at $100 each.
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    2001 70HP Johnson 2 Stroke.

    Good luck with the motor.----Usually the VRO plug for the " no oil alarm " is disconnected .----All that needs to be done.----Have you removed the pulse limiter ?---Part # of the replacement fuel pump ?
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    Dead cylinder after carb cleaning on 55EL78S

    Blown head gasket or rebuild time.----Simple as that.
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    2001 70HP Johnson 2 Stroke.

    Looked at the water pump impeller ?
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    70HP Johnson 3 Cylinder 2 Stroke Bogs Down

    " Good compression " means nothing to me , post the actual values.----Run with a timing light one cylinder at a time.----Might help determine if spark is lost on 1 cylinder.----Remove cover in front of carburetors.----Shine a STRONG flashlight into each carburetor bore.----Compare amount of fuel...
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    Dead cylinder after carb cleaning on 55EL78S

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more on both leads , yes or no.-----Those inline test lights can mislead you.---You should see 140+ PSI on a good motor.
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    The original pump housing was cast aluminum.---I do not believe they market kits for these.---Your local dealer can find the parts for you.
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