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    Force 120hp won't start

    If the flywheel key is sheard the timing will be wrong.-----
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    Force 120hp won't start

    Pushing the key ( sluetel ) in and holding it in while cranking it over to start ?----Check the flywheel key too.
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    Evinrude 55 HP Running On 1 Cylinder

    No guessing or your part.---Best to check the fuel pump diaphragm !!
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    Water pump not pumping enough water

    Repeat.----Water needs to be 8" above the impeller.----Get a bigger bucket.
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    Water pump not pumping enough water

    I have never had to test a water pump with a drill in over 50 years.----When you are test running the motor is water 8" above the impeller ?
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    I REALLY need input on a (just purchased, no history) OMC TurboJet 115 Initial startup and troubleshooting attempt.

    Make sure the carburetor high speed jets are clean.-----They are inside the carburetor bowls.
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    Evinrude 55 HP Running On 1 Cylinder

    Check the fuel pump diaphragm.
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    Water pump not pumping enough water

    Is water 8" above the impeller in your test bucket , yes or no?
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    Need help to id the motor

    I would not want that example of a motor on my boat !!
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    Need help to id the motor

    Given the thermostat location it is between a 1987 and a 1992 model.-----But I think that mess of a corroded motor needs a complete teardown and inspection.----It might even be hard to get all the bolts out.
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    Water pump not pumping enough water

    Did you use factory ( quality ) parts ?-----Is the motor overheating ?----Inspected / tested the thermostat ?
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    93 Johnson Distress Call

    Sometimes folks do not have the time to do it right the first time.-----But always find the time ( money ) to do it over again.
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    OMC Tiller motors

    I am sure there are some E-TEC tiller kits on the shelf somewhere.-----See one for 60,70 ,90 HP listed at only $1411.49
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    93 Johnson Distress Call

    These units are not robust !!----Gears / bearings on a 28 / 33 HP in the 60's were heftier than the needle bearings and teeth in these 40 / 50 HP ( propshaft rated ) motors.
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    93 Johnson Distress Call

    These gears need to be shimmed for proper mesh.----Shims are clearly shown in parts books.-----Dealer has a shimming kit and can do the driveshaft / pinion gear in minutes.----Good luck with it.
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    Low compression on top cylinder.

    All aluminum cylinder heads warp with time.-----A flat surface of glass / table saw can be used with emery cloth to true it up.-----Or valve grinding compound as well.----Never seen one that was not warped to some degree.
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    Carburetor's

    The 3 carburetors all operate the same and feed one cylinder.-----It is linkages / fuel connection that give them different part numbers.
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    OMC Tiller motors

    The market for big tillers varies.----Lobster fisherman , shell fish harvesters , native fishing people like these big tillers.----Depends on where you are.
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    Low compression on top cylinder.

    It is a shame that a mechanic / shop would quote for a rebuild without checking for blown head gasket.-----The head is warped.-----So refinish it and install a new head gasket.---Go boating.-----It might not hurt to tell the mechanic what you found.-----Might not treat you the same way next time.
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    Trailer winch bow anchor repair

    Put in a quality stainless bow eye.
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