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    Old Johnson 3hp

    Simple test to do.----Does spark jump a gap of at least 1/4" or more, yes or no?----If coils are original they might be cracked and due for replacement.----A fuel pump to run with a remote tank was an option.----The spot for the fuel pump is on the block.----Fuel filter might be plugged.----High...
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    Furst boat and first restoration project, have some questions.

    I believe ---SEASTAR ----Has a kit that mounts on the transom and also one that mounts in the splashwell side if there is room.
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    Another outboard ID thread - Sorry

    The 6502-----Indicates a 6= 6 hp and 5 = 1965.----A wonderful / simple / easy to maintain motor.-----Install a new water pump impeller and inspect thermostat.----Parts are not hard to find.
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    1979 Evinrude 115999R

    That is the idle relief.----Normal for water to spit out at idle.----Lots of water comes out of those 2 holes at full throttle.
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    1979 Evinrude 115999R

    It is just a matter of time before the rings break.
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    1984 J90MLCRD='84 90 HP Johnson- No sleeves??

    One more time-----I see broken rings all the time.----And often on more than 1 cylinder.-----That means most folks think " the motor runs , so what could be wrong " !!-----Note ----I rebuilt the first one with broken rings in about 1981.-----And many more since.
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    1984 J90MLCRD='84 90 HP Johnson- No sleeves??

    Are you sure you wrote those dimension correctly ??-----As 41.158" seems like a big journal.----Every one of these V-4 blocks will suffer that fate of broken rings.-----If an owner does not maintain a motor , cheap oil , check VRO output , wrong prop , leave impeller in too long etc they will...
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    E70TLEDA Primer Choke

    Your local BRP dealer will help you.----evinrudeparts.ca----- and others can help you.----Amazon generally does not have mechanics on the computers or the phone help line !
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    Suzuki DF150 stuck bearing carrier on lower unit

    Bearing carrier with bearings and seals is not expensive.-----So it must come out first.---Get it out.----Drill it to weaken it.----Split it in say 4 places with a Dremel and save the gear housing from brute force.
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    1970’s Tom Sawer ski boat.

    ----B.O.A.T.----Bring on another thousand.-----On my project the epoxy alone was more than what was paid for the boat.
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    E70TLEDA Primer Choke

    You beat me to it.----I would use the factory kit myself.----Fairly easy to do.
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    E70TLEDA Primer Choke

    Yes , there is a kit available.----Part #
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    Mandatory kill switch for a Evinrude 9.9 Evinrude installation and testing

    You have to install some wires on the breaker points.----May involve drilling the magneto plate.-----Fairly straight forward.----Or search for say a 1958 model 10 HP or a 63 model 10 HP or up to a 40 HP that did have those wires installed.---
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    trailer tires

    Talk to a good tire shop.----They can get you radial trailer tires with the load rating you need !
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    Motor needs help.

    These are studs that are quite long.-----Often jammed in the exhaust housing with corrosion products.----A challenge for most folks to get the power head off.
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    Furst boat and first restoration project, have some questions.

    There is a proper " engineered " kit available to hook up the steering.
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    Asking Open AI How to Change Impeller on 5.5Hp Johnson

    The list of human mistakes just gets longer and longer.----Much of this also has to do with a quest for convenience that never ends.
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    1970’s Tom Sawer ski boat.

    Find ----aomci------Post an ad there as it is free.----Find---fiberglassics ----See if you can connect with somebody there.
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    Power head swap from 4cylinder to 3 cylinder

    No surprise that it was not a 69 model.----If in Canada----evinrudeparts.ca----May be able to help you.
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    Asking Open AI How to Change Impeller on 5.5Hp Johnson

    ---Oceans are emptying out of fish.----Filling up with other stuff.----Run off from all the rivers.----How many tons of pharmaceuticals are consumed every year and where do they end up----We do not need this AI , we just need to do a better job of looking after the planet.--
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