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    Need your opinion about replacing the original Reed Valves in my 1986 Evinrude 30 hp.

    Reed valves are nowhere near the sparkplugs.----Each set is for one cylinder.-----You are running with black plugs on both cylinders.-----Find & correct the real issue.----Looked at the primer system ??
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    2.5HP Mercury/Tohatsu/Nissan Outboard No Longer Starting

    Agreed ----laying a plug on the block and observing some spark is a waste of time !-----Must be a reason why some ignition systems can jump a gap of 1/2"
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    9.9 Evinrude 4 stroke carb modifications for idle

    Sure it is a Suzuki ?----Have not seen a model # on this one.-----Not sure if EVINRUDE marketed the rebranded Suzuki 9.9 models.----Johnson did for a few years.
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    Need your opinion about replacing the original Reed Valves in my 1986 Evinrude 30 hp.

    That motor will troll / idle all day long with no issues.----Test thermostat.----Check the primer / manual or electric.
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    1979 mercry 140, lower unit/gearcase seal kit number

    Looks to be the right kit if lower unit is original to a 79 model.----Did you pressure test after you installed the kit ?-----Pressure test now to find out what is leaking .
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    Mercury Marine

    The new products are very expensive , overly complicated.-----Difficult to service and repair compared to an older simpler technology.----Amazing how parts for these new motors ( all brands ) have been listed as NLA.
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    Carb fuel leak johnson 88spl

    Float valve is leaking.-----Gentle tap with butt of a screwdriver may work to loosen a suck needle valve.
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    Need to vent....

    Saw a video to do with replacing a car battery.----Unbelieveable where and how the battery was installed.----Even had to take windshield wipers off.------Have a 2010 Buick and soon will google how to install the spare tire if it has one.-----Impossible to do in winter if it is mounted like some...
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    Need to vent....

    My father bought a brand new beetle in 1962.-----Had issues with it and the dealer as far as I know.---I will never own one.----Manufacturing is different today.----Company attitude to the consumers is getting worse.-----Too much plastic and cheap parts used to assemble cars today.-----Designed...
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    Engine wont Start

    Is each piston moving ?
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    Evinrude 50 impeller

    The gasket will be fine.-----It takes an amazing amount of effort to turn that impeller !
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    9.9 Evinrude 4 stroke carb modifications for idle

    I am quite sure there are adjustments to open throttle plate a wee bit.
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    1990 2 stroke evinrude 40 hp

    Buyer beware on that one.
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    Beauty mark or compromised log?

    A product called----LUMIWELD-----or similar will fix this.----An aluminum brazing rod.-----color will be different than the aluminum of your pontoons.----A darker shade once weatherized ( is that a word ? ) after a while.
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    Cork gasket

    No need for a sealer in my opinion.----If any air leaks , it will be replaced when engine is running.
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    Johnson CD 24D drive shaft removal

    I understood how this was made / worked back in 1968.----There are no mystery parts on a CD model for me.
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    Johnson CD 24D drive shaft removal

    That pin drives the mechanical seal under the powerhead.----Very important.-----Need to look up there to see a slot for the pin to go through.
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    Evinrude 50 impeller

    Sometimes an adhesive is used to hold parts in position during assembly.-----Once assembled they serve no purpose.
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    1987 40hp evinrude vro (oil deleted) carb issue?

    The primer VALVE is not used to adjust mixture.---I think you need to revisit carburetor cleaning.-----Or consider the simple task of removing cylinder head to inspect in there.-----Compression values are LOW on your motor.
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    Johnson 150/175 carb saw

    Carburetor has nothing to do with starting.----Are you pushing in the key in while cranking it over ?-----The electric primer valve puts fuel directly into the intake air.----This fuel bypasses the metering circuits of the carburetors.
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