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    boat

    Post pictures.---Model # of the motor is ?
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    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    On a 50 year old boat you need to examine the overall condition of the boat structure ( as in possible rotten wood ) in stringers and transom.---Plus the engines.-----A 50 year old boat can be a bottomless pit that absorbs a lot of money.---Perhaps have someone survey the boat for a...
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    Good luck with your project.----No need for further input from me.
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    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    Correct----Small town / small shop.
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    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    I have driven by many times just west of Sundre.-----Find it using google maps.----Starts with a D in the name.----Driven by many times going to pick up coffee / tim bits with grandkids.
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    '69 johnson hydro electric shift V4

    Nope-----O-ring will just need to be replaced as clearly posted in #5 in this saga.----So take it apart.----See what is wrong.---Repair as needed !!
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    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    Use google----Visit every small town.----Look for marine boat repair.-----Give them a call and see if they are interested in helping you in the slow season.-----I know of a small shop in SUNDRE.
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    Looking for an independent marine mechanic in central Alberta

    I have to agree.----But show a shop $3000 cash to begin with.----There may not be many beer tokens left for you.-----Step # 1 for you is to determine if the engines were winterized when abandoned.
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    No water out the tell tale

    Testing in a bucket ----Water level 8" above the impeller ?
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    Strange 1975? Evinrude 9.9 with cdi

    Looks close to 1982 decals to me.
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    Carb kit question

    There is very little that goes wrong with carburetors.---How is the motor running ?---Did you install a new water pump impeller last January ?-----What trouble shooting have you done if any?
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    Boat is stalling and primer blub sucked tight

    If vent hose is plugged you have bypassed that feature by opening the gas cap.
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    Boat is stalling and primer blub sucked tight

    The tank is vented when you open the cap !!----Recheck your work.----This should be simple to solve !
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    Boat is stalling and primer blub sucked tight

    Opining the gas cap vents the tank.-----The bulb collapsing clearly indicates a blockage between the bulb and tank.----Try another bulb ?
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    Boat is stalling and primer blub sucked tight

    Open gas cap ( temporary vent ) and see what happens.
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    Strange 1975? Evinrude 9.9 with cdi

    Rebuilt " new " factory powerheads came with electric start intake cover I think.----Post picture of the cowling if it has not been molested.
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    1997 Johnson Mod: J90TSLEUA

    Your motor is the 90 crossflow.-----So it is the 90*CV that you need.----LV is for a totally different LOOP charged V- 4 / 6
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    2 hp Johnson: My 2 HP Johnson is a model 2R78R a 1978

    I think you need to check your compression tester.----Or borrow / rent one and check compression on that 25 HP motor.
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    Oil Injection Pump

    Perhaps a hose , gasket or o-ring leaking.----Might be an easy fix.
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    Can a ballast resistor be added to a 1988 48 hp ?

    The charging system is only about 10 amp at full throttle.-----Why the concern ?----What type of battery in in your boat?
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