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    Need to vent....

    Local garage is swamped with customers / work.-----Not sure what I will do when they retire / sell the shop.
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    1987 40hp evinrude vro (oil deleted) carb issue?

    See post #18-----Taking the cylinder head off to inspect cylinders is the quickest / easiest / most cost effective step in trouble shooting.----Very few people can accept this simple fact.
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    1987 40hp evinrude vro (oil deleted) carb issue?

    You will be delighted with a new 4 stroke.-----Computor does all the thinking for you.------Trouble free boating with a 4 stroke until there is trouble.
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    9.9 Evinrude 4 stroke carb modifications for idle

    These motors may have had a history of rocker arm wear.-----Checked valve clearance on it or just drilled the hole ?
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    9.9 Evinrude 4 stroke carb modifications for idle

    The early JOHNSON / EVINRUDE 4 strokes were their own design I believe.-----After all they used the ( modified ) 2 stroke carburetors and familiar lower units.----Ignition components were also similar to 2 strokes.
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    Need your opinion about replacing the original Reed Valves in my 1986 Evinrude 30 hp.

    Reed valves are nowhere near the sparkplugs.----Each set is for one cylinder.-----You are running with black plugs on both cylinders.-----Find & correct the real issue.----Looked at the primer system ??
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    2.5HP Mercury/Tohatsu/Nissan Outboard No Longer Starting

    Agreed ----laying a plug on the block and observing some spark is a waste of time !-----Must be a reason why some ignition systems can jump a gap of 1/2"
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    9.9 Evinrude 4 stroke carb modifications for idle

    Sure it is a Suzuki ?----Have not seen a model # on this one.-----Not sure if EVINRUDE marketed the rebranded Suzuki 9.9 models.----Johnson did for a few years.
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    Need your opinion about replacing the original Reed Valves in my 1986 Evinrude 30 hp.

    That motor will troll / idle all day long with no issues.----Test thermostat.----Check the primer / manual or electric.
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    1979 mercry 140, lower unit/gearcase seal kit number

    Looks to be the right kit if lower unit is original to a 79 model.----Did you pressure test after you installed the kit ?-----Pressure test now to find out what is leaking .
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    Mercury Marine

    The new products are very expensive , overly complicated.-----Difficult to service and repair compared to an older simpler technology.----Amazing how parts for these new motors ( all brands ) have been listed as NLA.
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    Carb fuel leak johnson 88spl

    Float valve is leaking.-----Gentle tap with butt of a screwdriver may work to loosen a suck needle valve.
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    Need to vent....

    Saw a video to do with replacing a car battery.----Unbelieveable where and how the battery was installed.----Even had to take windshield wipers off.------Have a 2010 Buick and soon will google how to install the spare tire if it has one.-----Impossible to do in winter if it is mounted like some...
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    Need to vent....

    My father bought a brand new beetle in 1962.-----Had issues with it and the dealer as far as I know.---I will never own one.----Manufacturing is different today.----Company attitude to the consumers is getting worse.-----Too much plastic and cheap parts used to assemble cars today.-----Designed...
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    Engine wont Start

    Is each piston moving ?
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    Evinrude 50 impeller

    The gasket will be fine.-----It takes an amazing amount of effort to turn that impeller !
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    9.9 Evinrude 4 stroke carb modifications for idle

    I am quite sure there are adjustments to open throttle plate a wee bit.
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    1990 2 stroke evinrude 40 hp

    Buyer beware on that one.
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    Beauty mark or compromised log?

    A product called----LUMIWELD-----or similar will fix this.----An aluminum brazing rod.-----color will be different than the aluminum of your pontoons.----A darker shade once weatherized ( is that a word ? ) after a while.
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    Cork gasket

    No need for a sealer in my opinion.----If any air leaks , it will be replaced when engine is running.
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