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    Starter wire grounded on block, no spark now.

    Test rectifier / voltage regulator.----Test ignition key kill circuit.----Test stator windings.---Test sensor coils ( no need to remove flywheel ) as well.----If good replace power pack.
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    1977 25HP Evinrude cutting out.

    Agreed with above post.----Make sure throttle plate is opening at the correct time.----If it opens too early the motor will often stall.
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    interesed in a BF90

    Get it cheap ( less than $500 ) and rebuild it.
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    1984 starcraft islander

    Using strong solvents may not be a good idea.----If you have sparks for any reason it might go " woosh " around you.
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    Weird condition Johnson 55 hp

    Hurry to your local friendly boat shop.---Ask them to pull the flywheel off.----It will save you / money / more damage / aggravation !
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    Weird condition Johnson 55 hp

    Sounds like the flywheel key might be sheared.----With the factory puller the flywheels usually pop off fairly easy.----Soaking and heat are not required at all.
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    1.5hp Johnson SC10S trouble after running submersion - has spark will not hit on ether

    I do not believe you have what I call " strong spark "---Or possibly a reed valve was damaged by water ( crankcase compression ) during the " event " on the river.--So remove flywheel inspect coil.----Clean breaker points.-----If spark can not jump a gap of 1/4" you have NO SPARK in my...
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    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    Many boats were marketed with Force engines.------Entry level pricing to " newbies " so to speak.-----New owners / rookies did not take care of them.
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    Bad Upholstery a Deal Killer?

    Had 4 bucket seats to be done.----Was quoted $700 / $400 and $250 each.-----Had them done at $250 each as a fill in job for the shop.----Took nearly 2 years and not a perfect job , but I am happy with it.
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    1995 Johnson 70 No Spark

    How are you testing spark?----Do you have a test device with gaps you can set at 3/8" ?----Have you checked starter motor / battery cables / load tested battery.
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    1993 Evinrude 60hp

    A lot of good electronic ignition parts are replaced / tossed out.----Simply by guessing on how they work.----But I do not blame folks for trying.----Many shops now are $120 / hr +tax to figure these issues out.----Easy for me to say but trouble shooting can find the guilty part / parts.
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    Anchor Rope

    Was in a sailing regatta some years ago.----Race every day over a week.----About 20 of the sailboats were caught by a squall.----Howling wind and you could not see a thing past the boat.-----When it all cleared up the sailboats all survived.---Just 2 powerboats dragged on the beach.-----When you...
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    Honda trim unit fit on a tahatsu engine?

    I agree the parts appear to be identical in the pictures.----As long as hole spacing and dimensions are the same ?----I think it is worth a try.
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    Fuel pours out of bottom cylinder (no 4)

    ??----I guess it does whatever you like to think.
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    Question about installing new clutch/gear set in 1999 Bravo 3

    Don't forget to use " mechanics blue " to check proper tooth contact !
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    Boat vs trailer size

    Take weight of boat and add 50% to size the trailer.
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    non-VRO fuel pump swap for Johnson 115 v4 Ocean Runner

    On the " double stack " the PRESSURE chambers are fed by one port.------On a motor like that I would install a fuel pump off a 66 model 100 HP.----Can pump plenty of fuel.
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    How do I start my 1986 Thundercraft

    Somebody realized how good this unit is.-----And installed it on your motor !!====It was not factory installed on 78 models.-----There was no 90 HP Evinrude marketed in 1978.-----So what is your model # or picture of your 78 model 90 HP ??
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    non-VRO fuel pump swap for Johnson 115 v4 Ocean Runner

    Go with that pump in the picture.----Fairly easy to figure out the hoses.----Fuel in is the black nipple.----Fuel out is the brass nipple to the left.
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    non-VRO fuel pump swap for Johnson 115 v4 Ocean Runner

    I would look for a used housing to repair your VRO.----Should be lots around.----Model # of your motor ?----Your location ?
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