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    2 hp Johnson: My 2 HP Johnson is a model 2R78R a 1978

    Rings are shown to be available at your local dealer.----Your location ?
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    1996 90 horse merc

    Guessing gets expensive.----Do some tests on stator and trigger.----Also charge battery / load test battery and take starter apart for cleaning and ohm test.
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    Needing higher rpm

    You cannot safely run one of those motors with carburetor issues.----A plugged carburetor means you might be starving 2 cylinders of oil.----And it needs a new water pump impeller every 3 to 5 years.
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    Needing higher rpm

    Something is not right.----First check settings on tachometer.
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    Able to add tilt and trim?

    Part # 18 and 19 and 23 ??------Perhaps look at these same parts ( descriptions ) for the 1984 model 70 HP.
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    I need info and pictures on a 53/54 evinrude 25 horse. Having problems wth orientation of the mag plate.

    The brass ring was used on many models for many years.------It should be obvious which screw holes line up to install that part.
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    Able to add tilt and trim?

    What parts list ( model ) are you looking at ?
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    Able to add tilt and trim?

    There are thousands of motors out there with power trim.----Does the parts book show an ----" impact sensor valve "-----But yes , during careless boating you can damage a lower unit.
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    I need info and pictures on a 53/54 evinrude 25 horse. Having problems wth orientation of the mag plate.

    I Have a couple of these motors.-----Worked on a lot of them.-------It can only fit one way.----The brass ring has nothing to do with how the magplate is installed.
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    Able to add tilt and trim?

    ???-----Has someone told you that there might be an issue ?----Why this question ?
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    Understanding the numbers on my boat?

    No surprise to me.----Do a test on the VRO unit.-----Install a new water pump impeller now.
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    Understanding the numbers on my boat?

    If it was a SUZUKI built 4 stroke there is no timing belt at the top !!----They used a timing chain under the engine block.
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    Understanding the numbers on my boat?

    The model # says it is a 2 stroke.----Look for an oil tank inside the boat.
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    Rebuilding Carb kits advice needed

    Why do you feel the carburetors need to be rebuilt / serviced ??
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    Understanding the numbers on my boat?

    The model # indicates a 2 stroke !!
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    8hp powerhead difference to the 6hp (1996, BJ6DREUC)

    Good luck with the project.
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    8hp powerhead difference to the 6hp (1996, BJ6DREUC)

    There is a different part # for the 6 and 8 HP block.----Intake ports might be smaller.---But post the number you find on the high speed jet.----Easy to tell the difference if motor was on my workbench.___Earlier 6 hp models did not use a water cooled exhaust cover.----Earlier 6 HP had 2 reed...
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    Understanding the numbers on my boat?

    This motor is a 2 stroke.----I can't believe that some folks cannot tell the difference.----Install a new water pump impeller.----Determine if oil injection is in service and working correctly.----Post compression test values here.
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    Rebuilding Carb kits advice needed

    Factory parts are not over priced.---Very little goes wrong with carburetors.----Why do you feel the need to do this.
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    Older 6hp Johnson - Oil Leak Between Upper and Lower Unit

    If you cannot afford to do a little bit of easy maintenance, you cannot afford a new motor !
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