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    1994 Force 120 Low compression on top cylinder

    Motors also need the correct prop .-----Props " attach " to the motor but " fit " the boat / type of use the boat gets.
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    1963 Johnson 18HP Not Staying in Gear

    Tried another prop ?----Could be the rubber hub slipping.
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    1994 Force 120 Low compression on top cylinder

    Water pump should have been replaced.-----Thermostat tested.----Carburetors should have been cleaned.
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    Need guidance on Prop pitch and Power, 78 Johnson 55hp 55EL78S

    Just tested a 2 cylinder motor like yours and got 150 PSI and 145 PSI compression.----And I know my gauge is good / accurate.
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    1995 Skeeter ss140 - 135 Mercury Black Max G179207 Constant Alarm

    I believe that air pressure is pumped to the main oil tank.----That pressure keeps the small oil tank full.----When motor is not running air pressure is bled off via that open fitting that goes nowhere.
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    Outboard flooding issues

    Correct
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    Sea King identification

    Posting a picture might help.-----Possibly a Chrysler motor.
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    Prop Question

    Good one !!
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    Prop Question

    So many people today have very little knowledge of machinery.----Do they not teach this in grade 9 anymore ??
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    2 Forward bilge pumps?

    Looks like a good---" keep it from sinking " ---set up.------Well thought out by somebody.
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    Prop Question

    The gear ratio is 2.42 : 1 -----So at 7000 RPM the prop spins at about 2900 RPM
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    Need guidance on Prop pitch and Power, 78 Johnson 55hp 55EL78S

    So I am wrong.-----Good lick with it.
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    40 hp johnson electric shift Model # 40ES 69R

    I give up.
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    1993 Johnson, 200 hp help!

    There are no splines on the shift rod of this motor
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    40 hp johnson electric shift Model # 40ES 69R

    Do you not have a boat shop where you can walk in and get the correct oil before walking out ??
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    1972 Mercury 402 lower unit off but stuck in forward

    Some effort is required to turn the shift rod to get neutral.----There is a strong spring in there.----Use a vicegrip !
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    1999 75hp Fuel Prime Issue

    Any compression numbers?----Or do you feel that is a waste of time ?----What did your mechanic do for $1400 ???
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    40 hp johnson electric shift Model # 40ES 69R

    Who is " they " ??
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    Need guidance on Prop pitch and Power, 78 Johnson 55hp 55EL78S

    The compression numbers are way too low.-----Should be around 150 PSI.-----Test with another gauge first.----Sounds like a carburetor is flooding.----I do not believe going to an 11" pitch prop was the correct procedure here.----There is something wrong with your motor.
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    100293R Evinrude Starflite will NOT START, pulling hair out need expert help!

    Is the rotor in the correct position ?-----Does spark ( 7/16" gap ) come out of the coil ?
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