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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    Use a jumper wire directly to the choke wire on the terminal block.----Choke should click.
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    Say goodbye to Glastron as you know it

    My brother had a simple 14" boat in the late 1960's with a 1965 Evinrude 40 HP.----Had a lot of fun with it.---Rebuilt the motor in 1972.----I go to a boat show and say ---" how can you ever do major repairs " on both the new motors and these beautiful boats that have more curves than ---Gina...
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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

    When you are done you may have a better / safer / stronger boat than what you can buy new.----Lots of smiles when you launch it.
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    Yamaha 130 hp 20 " shaft mounting height

    I have a 2005 Yamaha 4 stroke that was discarded.---And a few more-----Not worth fixing.
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    Yamaha 130 hp 20 " shaft mounting height

    I have no issues finding parts for OMC motors.
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    Help identifying this little white motor

    Outboard.----Made in Italy using a ROTARY engine ( Sachs ) from Germany.----About 10 HP I think.---Easy to see about it ---google
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    Help identifying this little white motor

    Have to agree with that statement that it is wall art.----But some folks like a challenge.----Bought a MAC 10 myself one time to see how it was put together.
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    Yamaha 130 hp 20 " shaft mounting height

    The Johnson is a wonderful unit , smooth running and reliable motor.----I would repair that as needed myself.----Yamaha is over rated in my opinion.
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    2000 Johnson 50 Cylinder Damage. Help!

    Pull the cylinder head now.----If water got onto the bearings it will soon be a scrap motor.----I say this motor needs to come apart now.
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    2004 Nissan 9.8 has a bad idle and throttle, even after a new carburetor

    Most " carburetor issues " turn out to be something else.----What trouble shooting has been done if any?
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    What might be a concern

    It needs a new water pump impeller.
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    2000 Johnson 50 Cylinder Damage. Help!

    They all bark and have a powerful " roar " on a stand.----Means very little to me.
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    150 Hp 2 stroke Optimax will not run at low idle.

    Do a compression test.---Post the numbers here.
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    Help identifying this little white motor

    WestBend or early Chrysler 3.6 HP ?
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    2000 Johnson 50 Cylinder Damage. Help!

    Motor needs rebuilding.----Cylinder is scored.----Piston is scored
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    1993 20hp Johnson won't hot start... help please.

    Did you install a new water pump impeller when you bought this fine motor?-----Post your compression test values here as well.
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    Chrysler 105

    Chrysler motors are not rare in my opinion.----They are simpler motors which os a feature that some folks like.----Dealers may not help you.----Many parts can be ordered at Mercury dealers if you present the part #
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    boat

    The motor is white so newer than 72.----Have a good look at the transom and stringers on this " airslot " ? model.
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    Chrysler 105

    The motor in first picture appears to be a 75 / 85 HP model.
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