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    Gale 1959 SeaKing 5hp water impeller help

    Most dealers would have it in stock.---#277181 Johnson / Evinrude part or 0434424 is superceded #.
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    1985 25xd help please

    This was 10 years ago.----They likely figured this out or bought a new motor long ago.
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    Prop questions

    I think that is the way it is supposed to work !----Nothing is wrong here.
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    Evinrude J90PLEED carb rebuild issues hi speed

    Rebuild involved what ?----Were the float bowls replaced ??----Were the high speed jets removed from the old bowls ?----Installed in the new ?
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    Stator problem

    I did not know that a new battery had been installed and motor cranks over fast.----Missed that in post #1 I think.----And if flywheel does not spin fast there will be no spark.----I need to stop trying to help on some of these posts that leave out critical info !!!!
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    No spark left bank

    Put the CDI from working side on the non sparking side.----Observe the results
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    Stator problem

    Just take it back to the shop.----They will figure it out in minutes.
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    won't crank

    Charge battery.-----Have battery load tested.----Inspect battery cables / connections.----Inspect starter motor if all fails to produce results.
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    Stator problem

    Charge the battery.----Have the battery load tested.
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    Looking advice on lower unit repair

    ??----Some of this fresh charge is not even compressed to be burned !!
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    Looking advice on lower unit repair

    Simple fact for you.-----When piston is at the bottom of the stroke the intake ports are open.----The exhaust ports are open.----Some of the fresh fuel / oil goes right through the motor !!
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    I don't know anything about boat but I want one

    You have to pay fuel / dockage / storage / insurance / more maintenance as boat gets older..----Just the same as new.------Once the novelty of the new boat wears off you might use it less often.----Once met folks with a 42' power boat.-----Keep track of all expenses.-----Booze is always the...
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    Johnson 55 crank threads

    How are you going to make sure the threads have the proper fit / contact on the surfaces.---- That is how a nut stays tight.----Perhap loctite will be needed.
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    Johnson 55 crank threads

    How are you going to make sure of proper fit , so that the nut won't loosen off.----Key might shear again !
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    Looking advice on lower unit repair

    That leakage may be normal for a 2 stroke.----Was there any water in the oil when you drained it ?----Pressure test can be done to see if there are any leaks.----Lots of videos on the tube on lower unit seal kit installation.
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    1992 70hp Johnson - electrical issue with Trim and Start and gear shaft position fail

    Motor must be running to shift properly.----Or if stopped on land / trailer the propshaft must be turned when shifting this motor.
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    2000 Evinrude FICHT Tilt and Trim will not work

    Trim limit switch stops motor from trimming too high.----Sending unit has nothing to do with motor operation.
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    '83 Evinrude 70hp lower unit rebuild

    I usually replace bearing above the pinion.----A critical bearing for long gear tooth life.
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    1981 Johnson 115 voltage regulator

    Buy from your local dealer.-----They get to know you.----I do not buy wiper blades for my truck from a big box store.-----If there is an issue I deal direct with the owner.----No need to go through the " you need a receipt " scenario at the faceless store or internet !!
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    I don't know anything about boat but I want one

    They say it takes 10% of the purchase value to operate it every year.-----So $20,000 to run it + payments.-----But perhaps still cheaper than a waterfront property.
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