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    1972 Evinrude 40 outboard no spark?

    On a 72 model it might be a good idea the inspect the starter brushes any way.----But a screwdriver and hammer will take that nut off.
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    Which one is the boss gasket?

    The bigger ring fits around the NOZZLE.-----Carburetors usually need just cleaning and couple of new gaskets.-----What is the issue with the 2 hp motor.
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    Need help

    The----" Manhattan Project "----??
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    Need help

    Up my way the so called " spent fuel " is not waste.---It is stored and taken care of.-----Unlike the waste from big cities ( your toilet ?) that is flushed away to pollute the oceans. --Unlike the logs on a fire the used fuel looks the same after use.-----You grandkids might figure out a way to...
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    Elgin needle bearings

    Need to provide much more details I think.
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    Prop size for a 1970 evinrude 40hp electric shift

    Test mark the prop.-----Need to determine if prop is slipping or wrap spring and forward hub are slipping !
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    Driveshaft Length

    Yes this can be confusing.-----A boat with a 15" transom requires a motor deemed to be a " short shaft "------And a 20" transom is for a " long shaft motor.------It has really nothing to do with the actual length of the round shaft called the DRIVESHAFT !!!
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    evinrude/johnson v8 buying

    I seem to recall the inline 6 Mercury outboard used in midget race cars.
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    Prop size for a 1970 evinrude 40hp electric shift

    You are sure that it is not the wrap spring that is slipping ???-----The 28 HP ( 62 to 64 ) used the same props as the 40 HP.----But prop selection depends on the boat and for yours the 11" pitch is what I would start with.--Your location ?
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    evinrude/johnson v8 buying

    On outboards the throttle plate has calibrated openings.-----This lets the correct amount of air ( and fuel ) through.-----That way they can idle all day long with proper lubrication.----Timing is what controls idle RPM.
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    4hp johnson slower than expected

    The weedless drive is at an angle.-----So some of the power pushes UP and not FORWARD.
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    4hp johnson slower than expected

    Test / inspect / diagnose this motor.-----Likely has issues.
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    "71 6hp johnson dies when warm

    Water pump impeller replaced recently ?----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more?----Magneto checked for cracked coils ?----Thermostat checked ?------Post the actual compression test values here.-----Gear oil checked ?-----O-rings in hose fittings checked ?----Pick-up tube INSIDE the fuel tank...
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    I turn the key but nothing happens.

    Did you have the control box apart / opened up ?
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    2000 50hp Johnson 2 Stroke will idle, then die when put in gear and will not start again

    They run surprisingly well on 1 cylinder.----Post the results of a compression test.---Are both carburetors confirmed clean ?----Red lever on electric primer valve in the correct position ?--- -How did this motor run for you last season ?
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    2005 60hp elpto or 59ci (I believe)

    Serial # of the motor ?-----If it is a 2 stroke there may not be a cylinder head on it.
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    Motor will not start

    A 135 HP was biggest Johnson in 1975.------I think he meant to type 1995 model !
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    Motor will not start

    I do not believe there was a 175 HP motor in 1975.---Best to post a model # I think.
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    Johnson 88hp

    Besides jumping all over the carburetors , what other trouble shooting has been done?----How did this motor run for you last season ?
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    85 force lower unit drain plug

    I can not touch , see or hear your motor.-----You have to do the work or learn how to do it.----Might not be easy or affordable to get a shop to work on it.
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