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    Alarm in control box

    Still lots of folks ( and new owners ) who are not aware that an outboard needs a new impeller about every 3 years.
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    Assistance with 1984 8HP Evinrude

    There are no adjustments.-----Take gearcase apart.-----Dive in and see what is wrong.----Easy to see what is wrong !
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    Shift & Throttle cables

    Motor must be running when you shift it.----Or prop must be turned if motor is not running.
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    Johnson QD-15 Question

    ??--The main bearings on the 6 HP are bronze.----Never an issue at 50:1 on them !!
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    Assistance with 1984 8HP Evinrude

    Sorry----I guess I missed that you drained the oil !!----I do not believe there are any adjustments.----Good luck
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    1998 TRACKER PT175 "No compression"

    It could be a FORCE motor on that boat.-----No pictures or model , serial # was posted -.----Maybe I missed it.
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    Assistance with 1984 8HP Evinrude

    Drain gear oil first.
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    what is make and model?

    A nautical mile ( knot ) is equal to 1 minute of latitude.----Something found on a chart.
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    1997 50hp Johnson - techron issue?

    Try the correct starting procedure.--No need to push it in before cranking.-----Pump bulb tight / raise fast idle/ push key in / hold it in and crank it over !----Charge battery and have battery load tested.
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    1997 50hp Johnson - techron issue?

    Are you pushing the key in AND holding it in while cranking it over ??
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    2006 Johnson 9.9hp need help…

    Your local SUZUKI dealer may help with this motor.
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    Evinrude 40 HP WorkTwin Question

    Well----I can find that 40 listed for 1983.----But not the A model.------The A means nothing as far as parts are concerned.-----Not sure why you are confused by this.----They just did not sell many of these and only in certain markets.-----Your local friendly dealer ( if you still have one ) can...
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    1978 Evinrude 140 V4 Only firing on 2 cylinders

    Upper cylinder on starboard is #1
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    Starting Dry

    Starting a motor dry is a mistake.----Find out why your motor is not a reliable " always start " machine !!
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    1999 Johnson 25hp 3 cyl 2 stroke oil lines

    Those 3 cylinder 25 / 35 HP models use some wee oil recirculation lines on the port side of the block!!----And it is not covered in the manuals .----Hard to figure out by looking at the bare fittings.----And some are blocked from view by the powerpack.-----Have seen those wee lines pinched by...
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    TJ60TLCEA

    What trouble shooting has been done ???----Run with another tank and hose ?----Installed the latest water pump kit 0432955 ?-----Was telltale fitting moved to the top of the block ?----Run with a timing light and see if you are losing spark on 1 cylinder..----Remove cover in front of...
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    How do you test a lower unit for leaks.

    Not hard to make an adapter.----Thread in many domestic gearcases is 3/8--NC ----Piece of 3/8- NC bolt with 1/8th hole.----Brass tee ( modified ? ) for a gauge and shreader valve.---Use JB weld to glue pieces into the brass tee.----Not hard to make something that will work. ----Made my own...
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    what is make and model?

    I believe ---KNOTS ---are used because it is based on an actual dimension on the charts.-----Based on the size of our planet and not the length of someone's arm
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    How do you test a lower unit for leaks.

    Using a compressor is an absolute mistake.-----I use a bicycle pump.-----Gives you proper control of pressure!
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    1998 TRACKER PT175 "No compression"

    I thinks the 175 refers to the model# / designation of the boat !----PT175 = Pro Team 175 ??
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