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    How to find the best Doctor

    Many medical types are interested in the money they can make.-----Some know that insurance pays for everything.------Kaching , Kaching is the key word
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    Really-----Every big JOHNSON since about 1962 had a temperature alarm !!
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    need a new prop ?

    Sounds like motor is mounted too high.-----Dount that a 13" prop works for your set-up.
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    1996 Johnson 50 Not starting

    Do your new plug wires have a metal core ?
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    Why is finding information on boats so difficult?

    You go to a hydraulic cylinder place.----Put old parts on the counter.----Say---" can you help with this "------Or find a place like-----ABLE O-RING----And see a million different o-rings / seals.
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    Post the actual compression test values.----Should be around 140 PSI.
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    Older Boats

    Some older boats might be simpler to rebuild then some of the new stuff.
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    Did I get a bad regulator?

    My book says 0 .55 ohm +/- .05 ohm
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    Did I get a bad regulator?

    I think you have a bad stator.
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    Did I get a bad regulator?

    Did you take any readings on the stator ?
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    1990 50 hp Johnson reed valves

    When you push the key in ( motor running ) the electric primer VALVE opens.-----Fuel is then injected onto the intake air stream.-----This fuel bypasses the metering circuits in the carburetors.-----To me this indicates an issue with the carburetors.----Checked flywheel key ?-----Water pump...
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    1990 50 hp Johnson reed valves

    If it starts and runs for a few seconds it is not a reed problem.----------What happens when you operate the manual fuel pump ?-----What happens if you push the key in when it falters ?-----How did this motor run for you last season ?
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    Buy a 5hp Mariner with a blown head gasket?

    I would make a dummy exhaust cover to use as a drill guide.------Drilling a steel bolt in an aluminum housing can be tricky without a drill guide.
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    Buy a 5hp Mariner with a blown head gasket?

    ??----Find the parts at a Mercury dealer.-----Find the parts at a Yamaha dealer.---Boats.net ---online has good prices.-------Your choice.
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    2 Cylinder Johnson 40hp Old Trim/Tilt

    Read before you bring out the hammers.-----Both cylinders trim at the bottom.-----Only 1 cylinder tilts I believe.-----The 2 cylinders are NOT identical.
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    88 spl stiff shift rod

    Use a 5/16" drill bit by hand .------Scrapes any corrosion out in seconds.
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    Outboard motor upgrade?

    Aluminum is bad for fatigue cracking.-----Have heard of motors falling off pontoons after welds cracked.
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    Outboard motor upgrade?

    I think you would want to strengthen the transom.----At one time a 125 HP 2 stroke was about 252 LBS.----A modern 150 HP 4 stroke might be 531 lbs.
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    Buy a 5hp Mariner with a blown head gasket?

    That appears to be a Yamaha built motor.-----Some will say that they are the best !
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    88 spl stiff shift rod

    Any corrosion on the bushing can be cleaned.----The o-ring in there can be replaced.-----Simple fix here.-----And this is only if corrosion is the issue.----And only if the shift rod is tight in the cover !!!-----And at $2.00 / minute some dealers are happy to install a new cover to add to your...
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