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    Johnson 50hp swap to a Johnson 110hp Possible?

    Yes you can.----But post the compression test results on the 110 HP before you do all the work.
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    johnson 8 hp engine

    Correct it is a 2 stroke and a wonderful motor.----A 4 stroke would have a dipstick. oil sump , and a cam timing belt.
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    something new coming in electric OB

    The one thing that folks are beginning to think about.-----" where will all the electric power come from ? "----Power / volts / amps / watts are not well understood.
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    something new coming in electric OB

    This electric stuff is for well to do folks.----I can not imagine people paying for / waiting for a vehicle from a company that has no history and never sold a car yet !!-----Then perhaps see that company disappear from the planet.
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    Help! Johnson seahorse 70hp 1988

    Perhaps you bought someone's problem motor.----Here a motor like that would have the cylinder head off in a matter of minutes for inspection.----These motors have a history of leaking exhaust cover gaskets.-----This becomes an issue with internal rust.-----A head gasket is CHEAP
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    Help! Johnson seahorse 70hp 1988

    I gave instructions for an 88 model , that were correct.----But oh so often I see people posting here with no knowledge of what they actually have.----Lotsd of motor out there for sale with motors listed as 10 years newer then they are.----Was true 50 years ago as well !!
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    something new coming in electric OB

    Friend drives a small EV ,comes 2 hrs to see me for motor repairs.---Can make it round trip ( 4 hrs ) in summer.----Last time he drove his gasoline powered car.----The EV had winter tires and stated he likes to be warm.-----Can not make it round trip in cold weather with the EV.-----Also states...
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    1984 Evinrude 15 LU won't go into forwards

    Time to take the lower unit apart.-----These lower units are very rugged and easy to service.-----My opinion and some will argue that.----Install a seal kit as well.
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    Help! Johnson seahorse 70hp 1988

    Perhaps the motor is NOT a 1988 model.-----Post the model # and some pictures.----It will only help you.
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    2000 Johnson J90PLSSE LU identification

    It is a 2 piece driveshaft.----And yes when it is not installed and held in the center it will leak !!-----It is held in place ( centered ) by the crankshaft.
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    Help! Johnson seahorse 70hp 1988

    Taking lower unit off is dead easy.----On a 1988 model 70 HP you need a pair of needle nose pliers to remove a hitch pin.----Then push lever on motor to port side and rotate.----Shift rod is now disconnected.----Very easy and quick !
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    Help! Outboard is smoking!

    Does motor still star and run the same ?----Test run tomorrow and see what happens.-------This issue might be related to air temperature / moisture in the air.------Or local atmospheric conditions.
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    1994 MERCURY KNOCK NOISE

    Sounds like a loose piston.----Hitting the sparkplug.----Good luck with this motor.
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    Lower unit shift rod wont screw back in

    Another poster offered you help, based on a 1959 model 35 HP and it was then deleted.----Good luck with your project.
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    Help! Johnson seahorse 70hp 1988

    Remove lower unit and test again.
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    Lower unit shift rod wont screw back in

    A 1976 model is NOT an RD model !!
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    Lower unit shift rod wont screw back in

    Other folks will come along with suggestions.
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    Lower unit shift rod wont screw back in

    Picture #3 is not for a 76 model.
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    what is it with spark plug $$$$

    Truck I drive now has no sparkplugs ( Cummins )--------But that does not mean a continuous saving.-----Some other super expensive repairs will show up.
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    what is it with spark plug $$$$

    I used to change plugs on a 350 small block.----Took one look at the 5.7 Hemi and said----" frustration factor is not worth it "----$275 CA later and on the road again.
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