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    2000s evinrude 9.9 2stroke not idling

    They warm up quickly if thermostat is installed and working properly.----There is no reason for them to not like the cold !
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    85 force lower unit drain plug

    Sounds like it is running on 2 of 3 cylinders.---Are carburetors clean ?----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" (1 cm ) on each lead ?----And post you actual compression values.----Checked flywheel key ?--Checked reed valves ?------Do not run the motor if carburetors and jets are not confirmed...
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    2000s evinrude 9.9 2stroke not idling

    Why would a 2 stroke have trouble idling in winter ??
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    Intermittent spark on 3 of 6 cylinders

    How did the flywheel break ?
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    Intermittent spark on 3 of 6 cylinders

    Checked shift switch on the side of engine block ??
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    Float setting on 1998 Johnson J115ELECM

    Turn carburetor upside down.-----Float should be even / parallel with joint.-----What is your motor doing / not doing ?
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    Johnson stops dead!

    That ring is a factory / shop time saver !-----Not needed if you take the time to adjust parts.-----I doubt you need to replace anything under the flywheel.-----Unless a screw was loose in there and wiped everything out.
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    Johnson stops dead!

    STOP-----You can test all the components under the flywheel.----No need to remove the flywheel !-----Stuff under the flywheel is very reliable in my opinion.----Don't waste beer tokens, do some testing !
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    AMS Oil 75W90 or Evinrude Lower Unit Gear Oil

    With motor in normal running position.----Fill from bottom till it comes out the top.-----Install top plug.-----Remove filling device.----Install bottom plug.
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    Wait till the big outboards have had some time on them in salt water.-----Those folks will simply buy new motors instead of seeking help in a poor folks forum ----Just my opinion.
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    You stated----diesel electric----in post #30 ??
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    So you would put a heavy diesel in the boat ?----A heavy generator ?----A heavy battery ?----And a heavy electric motor ?
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    Why would diesel electric be good for a small pleasure boat ?-----Used in locomotives simply because there is no transmission / drive train needed
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    qd20 10hp wont rev up.

    OMC had that issue back in 79 with some of their V-4 impellers.------You just can't trust parts supplied by the lowest tender.------Did I say Boi%#%
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    Any one young or older can fill a gas tank on their car !----No training required !---But for PROPANE you need training and a certificate.----Can't imagine the training / certificate / inspection requirements on hydrogen.----Remember the HINDENGURG blimp.
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    Murphy's law

    With fuel run out of the carburetor , it stays clean.-----To me the SUDDEN surge of power indicates / sounds like a spark issue.---Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on both leads ?--Run with a timing light to see if you can pinpoint the fault with spark.
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    1998 Force 90 ELPT by Mercury Marine

    ????----You can have compression in the cylinder.-----And that does NOT mean that there is compression in the crankcase !----You could have ZERO compression due to a broken reed valve or hole in the crankcase !----Fuel pumps operate on crankcase PRESSURE and not vacuum.
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    Baffled

    Talk to your friendly Suzuki man.----He can explain to you.
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    Electric boat maker shutters plant in WV

    I know that folks have a poor understanding of electricity.-----I often ask local long time residents how much it takes to turn one generator at the local generating station.-----Last one was wrong by a factor of ---200----Most common guess is out by a factor of 100.-----Watts , ohms , volts and...
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    Baffled

    Perhaps trim level us different.----Use a carpenter square to read with same condition each time.
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