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    Motor mounts worn on 72 25hp Johnson

    Pick up a 5/16-NC nut and a 3/8-NC nut.----I think the 3/8" is the one you need.
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    20 HP 2 Stroke Mariner need help with year .

    I would say a 1988 model.-----A twisted spline would indicate that motor hit something at full throttle.----Best to check this motor over carefully before spending any coins on it.
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    96 john 150.

    The pinion shaft has a bushing in the timing cover.
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    You are not sure.
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    100hp lower end replacement

    Your location ?
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    96 john 150.

    There is a timing cover with a bushing on these motors !!
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    Anyone know What these are????

    Battens for the sails on a sailboat.
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    Rectifier has nothing to do with the choke.-----Check gear oil.-----Post compression test values here.-----Do not spend any hard earned money until after you do a complete evaluation of this motor.----Install a new water pump impeller before you launch the boat !----Test you overheat warning horn.
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    1997 Yamaha C90 Two Stroke Reverse Noise

    Any water pump work done recently?-----Checked gear oil ?----Adjusted shift cable ?
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    No need to worry about a motor for a while.-----But it all depends on how you use a boat.----Going out on a pond or say out in big rough water all makes a difference.-----Going out by yourself or taking 3 / 4 small kids with you.-----Remember that the kids can not look after themselves in dire...
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    need help on 1958 gale outboard

    As stated these motors were built by Johnon / Evinrude.-----Find a shop with a grey haired mechanic to help you with the correct parts.----Likely parts are in stock at a good boat shop.
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    Milky fuel in carb intake force 85hp

    Primer bulbs do nothing when a motor is running.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Really ?----You need to think carefully before you squander some beer tokens.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    First boat , yes.-----Make sure you have a boat in seaworthy condition.----Then and only then worry about a motor.-----Your motor may be easy to inspect / refurbish / rebuild and good used motors are easy to find.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Be careful if you buy a motor from a picture online.
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    Elgin 1950's 5 hp carburetor parts?

    This issue was likely sorted out 20 years ago.
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    1967Light Twin 3 hp

    And you should be able to install a wee fuel pump and run with a 5 gallon tank.----Spot to mount the pump is there already.
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    1967Light Twin 3 hp

    Should be a filter inside the tank.
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    Fell for my first scam but fixed before anything happened

    Our rules / policies / regulations need to be adjusted to match the morals of these people.----Punishment for those found guilty in all areas of crime need to be multiplied tenfold.----We are too soft on crime.----Have to go back to the days when horse thieves were trearted properly.-----Easier...
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    150 Hp 2 stroke Optimax will not run at low idle.

    Does not sound promising.---But try another gauge first.
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