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    1982 7.5 hp Johnson compression numbers?

    Compression is so confusing.----Reading of 90 is fine.-----Find the real reason for the lack of speed.
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    1982 7.5 hp Johnson compression numbers?

    The 90 / 95 is very good.-----The 1980 and newer are a wonderful motor.-----Is it running on both cylinders ?-----Pull one lead off the sparkplug.---Try and start it .-----Repeat with other lead.----Anything broken on carburetor linkages ?
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    BF100 out of time?

    Perhaps someone sold it due to big problems.-----So do the simple trouble shooting.
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    12' Aluminum V-Hull - Issues porpoising and planing

    I agree.-----Have seen whale tales on boats and motors.----Promotional material makes folks think it will cure everything.
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    The 70 HP triple was first marketed in 1974.----And it sure came with a warning horn in the control box.-----Simply amazing that folks own these motors .---Know nothing about them or do not care to learn.-----Just turn the key and roar away from the dock.-----No wonder some of these fine motors...
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    12' Aluminum V-Hull - Issues porpoising and planing

    Try a ---" whale tale "---device on your motor.
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    BF100 out of time?

    How did it run for you last season ?-----Check belt timing.-----Check valve clearance.-----Post results of a compression test.----Those carburetors take some folks 3 tries to get everything clean enough.-----Do not run it anymore till you determine the issue.
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    Most dealers would have a 15" pitch in stock.-----Very popular item used from about 1970 to 2005 models.
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    The horn was first used in 1972 model 50 HP and up.----Johnson / Evinrude had overtemperature in 1962 40 HP and on most electric start / bigger motors.-----And many people never realized this.-----Amazing as to how many folks said ----" Never knew it had that " ---After I showed them the simple...
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    Does anyone remember when car & boat engines only had.

    You have all read about the recent events with folks trapped in electric cars.-----Computers and push buttons failed miserably.-----Manufacturers should be ashamed of vehicles with no manual back up to open doors . crank windows down.-----Old time systems wore out / degraded slowly.------Gave...
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    Kill Switch Problem 1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC

    Lanyard switch stops IGNITION SPARK.----Neutral switch stops cranking.
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    Buy a 5hp Mariner with a blown head gasket?

    Corrosion and hydrogen " embrittlement " are not well understood.
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    Kill Switch Problem 1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC

    The lanyard switch is NOT part of the starter motor circuit !----There is a switch in the control box that only allows the starter to operate if lever is in neutral.---So simple.
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    Buy a 5hp Mariner with a blown head gasket?

    It has been clearly stated that this a YAMAHA built engine !!-----Fasteners are metric.
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    Kill Switch Problem 1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC

    The lanyard / kill switch does NOT prevent cranking.-----It kills spark should operator leave the helm.
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    The factory buzzer was in the control box and plenty loud.
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    You may have discovered your issue.----Getting parts from a good dealer is always the best.----Some online sellers will sell you just about anything !!!
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    Evinrude Timing Tool

    These timing pointers are nothing but a " dummy " flywheel.------You can use your flywheel to do the exact same job.----Just takes a little longer.
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    25 HP 4 stroke vs 40 HP 2 stroke???

    About 20 lbs in my opinion.
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    25 HP 4 stroke vs 40 HP 2 stroke???

    About 20 lbs more.-----And prop rated power.
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