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    1999 90hp FICHT~Premix Conversion?

    I see the lift pump is at least available....$300 something apiece. Oil injector unit $900 something....fuel pump not available. The $64,000 question, when do you cut and run.
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    1999 90hp FICHT~Premix Conversion?

    Ficht motors had many issues as you probably know by now. On the vro pumps the oil light lit up for low oil or low pressure. I think I would believe your mechanic, I find most mechanics are good people and are just telling you what it is. I know it's frustrating sometimes. My advice, and you...
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    Looking for guidance please

    You were correct to pull apart the carb because more time than not people store them with gas and the varnish up. It could be running hot from a bad cooling pump and vapor locking but who knows. Was the engine stored for awhile? Was water coming out of the pee hole? If not that, start with...
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    Vintage outboard repair help?

    This is the Johnson/Evinrude forum.
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    Ethanol Gas Observations

    Leaking fuel in a boat is certainly a potential dangerous situation.... environmentally has it's repercussions as well. Luckily nothing happened but it's a good lesson learned for everyone out there. Stay safe.
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    Ethanol Gas Observations

    Bio remediation.....not quite sure bacteria is keeping up with humankind.
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    Ethanol Gas Observations

    He never said where it leaked, I was wondering that myself. Could have been a Darwin award winner!
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    1996 Evin 15 hp 2 cy. Bogs down "ONLY" in the forward position.

    Not sure anyone can answer that question really but more knowledge of things is always good. If your using it in the ocean, stay close to land. Happy boating.
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    OMC and Johnson powerhead question

    Oh shoot, sorry to hear that. Life throws curve balls and when stuff like that happens it effects everyone. My advice, get another boat (without or a blown motor) put that 140 on it and whenever you go full tilt remember and salut your Dad or modify the other boat to accept the old engine. With...
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    OMC and Johnson powerhead question

    That was always the problem with those sea drives once you got one you were stuck with it. One question I have, why do you call a 1995 outboard a "brand new one".? I'm sure somebody here will be able to tell you if that'll cross but not me.
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    Ethanol Gas Observations

    Yes, and 15 gallons of gas went where??? Sh**, in my state that would be a superfund site!
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    1982 glastron ssv 176

    Well let me day this, probably should be faster but it depends on things. GPS is speed over ground so if your heading into a tide, wind or up river than that won't tell you speed over water. When you got it on a plane did you trim the motor up to lift the bow so that you have less contact with...
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    Johnson 40 hp powerhead bolt oops

    I believe it won't work. Broken bolts in outboards is the curse. If you have the means fill it and start again.
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    Evinrude Fastwin 18 No Full Tilt Lock

    Even if you have a friction thing it will only work until the first bump the trailer hits. Get the thing or make the thing that Racerone recommended then again I'm not sure how many outboards I've seen that had a piece of wood wedged in there with a bungee or a tie down strap.
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    1966? Evinrude Big Twin 40 help

    Near my house. Craigslist is cheaper than eBay if you can find one. https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/bpo/d/heisson-evinrude-40-big-twin-outboard/7513908297.html
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    Evinrude Fastwin 18 No Full Tilt Lock

    Not sure anyone is going to sign off on that but it seems fine if not traveling far. Here is what people are talking about, transom saver and motor extension lock I believe like racer said.
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    1966? Evinrude Big Twin 40 help

    When it comes to boating sometimes getting something for free is too much!
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    Ethanol Gas Observations

    Well the comments should be interesting on this one.
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    Evinrude 35 vs new Johnson 30?

    As I was told back in the day, when Yamaha entered the outboard market they started rating them at the prop. Evan rude had to switch for some reason so that they could compare the motors I guess. Pretty sure the 83 is at the crank but I'm not sure because that's right about the time that things...
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    Throttle Cable Adjustment 2000 Johnson 90

    For one thing convenience, the other thing so that you can turn them both off, run just on one so that you always have one ready to go if something happens, and then in a worst case if you need to run two at the same time to get your engine started you're all set. This is how they're mostly...
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