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    What's wrong here.

    Service bulletin came out in 1994 to make cooling system modification.----Many of those motors failed with #2 piston scoring.
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    2001 90hp ELPTO won't throttle up

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on each lead ?------Checked reed valves?-----Checked flywheel key?
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    2001 90hp ELPTO won't throttle up

    Post actual results of a compression test first.
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    Chrysler 75hp, need direction.

    Just make a simple tester.----2 pieces of wire glued on carboard.-----A 3/8" gap between the wire.-----One end in a plug boot.-----Other end clipped to the block.
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    Linkage Adjustments

    Using the 21.38" dimension could cause you grief and cost you a lot of beer tokens.-----Best find the correct dimension for you motor !!!!
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    Approximate cost of new outboard ?

    What parts do you need for these 39 and 41 year old motors.
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    Did you install a factory impeller ?----Water must be 6-8" above the impeller in a test bucket.
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    Throttle linkage slop how much is normal.

    What trouble shooting have you done for the bad idle condition?
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    Chrysler 75hp, need direction.

    You likely should not remove that tube.----An ultrasonic cleaner is a good tool to get all the dirt out.
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    Evinrude 6hp -1985

    The new style 7.5 HP came out in 1980.-----Then marketed later as a 6 and 8 HP.---Sweet running motors.-----Often ruined by folks who do not know how to operate / maintain a 2 stroke motor.
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    Approximate cost of new outboard ?

    About $8000 before you turn the key I think.
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    Need help with strobe timing on 1972 9.5 HP Johnson 9R72M

    When using a timing light, it will always fire between the 2 vertical marks on the magneto plate.
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    1997 evinrude e50tsleus shift rod height

    21-15/16" for that 2 cylinder motor.------Those lower units are not robust.----Best to get gear oil from a dealer.
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    1996 70 hp Evinrude E70TLEUM, shift rod height, verification input please

    So for your motor 21-23/32" is what you set it to.---Measure twice and install once.----And verify that your measuring procedure is correct.----Mistakes can mean many beer tokens wasted.
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    VJ120TLASB Johnson 1990

    A new 115 HP 4 stroke would be about $14,000 US $ and will certainly solve your problems.-----But a tiny ( your term ) amount of movement is normal for a roller bearing !----That upper bearing is hefty / robust.---And the crankshaft is the inner race of that bearing !-----So install the new...
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    Opinion on Evinrude 25hp not peeing

    In a test bucket the water must be 8" ABOVE the impeller.
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    1989 88 hp evinrude timing

    Maximum timing advance is your only concern.----Timing at idle looks after itself.-----If you have issues with idling the first thing to do is a compression test.----Post the actual values here.
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    power trim stays on 150 2000 johnson

    Disconnect switch on cowling.---Then disconnect switch on the control box.
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    i have a 1985 170 horizon 140 hp

    You won't get what you invested in it , that is for sure.
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    1964 johnson 9.5 hp outboard prop

    It appears there is only 1 type available at $209.60-----8 1/4 X 8 "
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