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    Yamaha 2-stroke 50HP 1980's bogs and not reaching max RPM

    Many pumps are mounted directly over the PRESSURE pulse port.
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    Old Evinrude question, Can anyone help?

    Item #37 fits the groove at top of driveshaft.
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    Stock plug for Evinrude 50

    It is NOT optical ignition.-----Just the standard electronic magneto ignition that was developed / first used in 1971 models !!!----One coil with 2 sets of windings, one for each cylinder.----Run with L77JC4
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Remove cables-----Shifter cable is the first one that moves.----Measure total travel of throttle cable from idle to full throttle..----Measure total travel needed on motor linkages from idle to full throttle.----Post what you find
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    Stock plug for Evinrude 50

    ??---A 1996 model 50 does not have optical ignition !
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Age of a motor has nothing to do with simple adjustment job like this.-----Your location?
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    Cruelty

    Different paint color ?----Is it the correct cylinder head for that motor ??-----Drill a hole in the lower cowling and put a rubber bung in the hole after plug work.
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    This should be simple to set up.----Trip to a boat shop is in order.----Making a multitude of ---" lets try this "--- adjustments can lead to expensive repairs later.
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    Stock plug for Evinrude 50

    I doubt that the---S--- denotes " Sunbird "
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    Lower unit oil won't come out top vent?

    They sorted this out 15 years ago I think.
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    I do not recall a stop inside these control boxes.
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    Mercury 2.2 HP bad coil

    This motor was marketed by other people.----Try BRP ,Yamaha , Tohatsu fpr a coil
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    1996 Force 40HP with a 70HP carb?

    The pay is not very good here.-----Sometimes the " fun grade " is important !----Finished a boat repair yesterday .----Owner brought case of liquid in cans as a huge token of appreciation.
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    1971 evinrude 60 hp ignition/ misfiring

    Run with a timing light hooked up.----One cylinder at a time.----Might be able to spot if it is one cylinder or all that is missing.-----You did replace the wee rubber boots where plug wires screw into the distributor cap ?
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    1996 Force 40HP with a 70HP carb?

    There is a huge mis-understanding on carburetors.----It seems it is the first item that folks pick on to start trouble shooting.----And the carburetor upgrade theory will not go away.-----No wonder that fuel injection is so popular !
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    1996 Force 40HP with a 70HP carb?

    Go for it.----Sounds like an opportunity for instant power upgrade.
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    Ignition alarm

    Test the horn.
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    Need Help Identifying a 6hp Johnson

    A 1979 would be white.----A 1979 has electronic ignition.------These motors were essentially the same year after year.----Great fishing motors and easy to maintain.----Check ignition coils.-----Check thermostat.
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