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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    Motor likely ran hot.----Or issues with oil / lubrication.---Or wrong propeller.-Laying on it's side had nothing to do with it.----New owners and people invent new ways to destroy 2 stroke motors on a regular basis.-----Good luck finding repar parts.-----Find----browns point marine ----or...
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    Inherited a custom made wooden replica 1950's runabout WITHOUT an engine

    I know of a shop that used to repair / maintain old boats and motors like that.-----They slowly started saying to these " well to do folks " time to think about installing something newer.----- No down time with modern engines.-----Modern engines do not sound the same as a Buchanan . Scripps or...
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    Serial number means ...?

    Agreed----It is a simple fact that people will sell a boat / motor when faced with expensive repairs.-----The trouble shooting starts with a compression test.----Post your numbers.------Those motors never had an overheat warning feature either.----If motor proves to be in good condition a new...
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    1978 9.8 Overheating

    Is the water in your test bucket at least 6" above the impeller ?
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    How to best start a boat with a push button

    I do not believe there is a " choke " or a carburetor on this fuel injected motor.-----Have you checked the " neutral start " switch.
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    Inherited a custom made wooden replica 1950's runabout WITHOUT an engine

    Visit your local shop and get an estimate.-----You might be shocked.-----Best keep it in the backyard as a " pirate ship " for the grandkids I think.
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    Force 120 1976 - Was running great, then gradually lost ability to idle. - Need Help Please

    The FORCE brand appeared in about 1983 / 84.-----Perhaps you have a Chrysler with a Force cowling..-----The fuel pump is driven by crankcase PRESSURE pulses.-----So look there for possible issues.-----Post your cylinder compression values.----That may offer some clues.
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    1996 25hp johnson questions

    Something is / was loose under the flywheel.----Or components were not adjusted properly and flywheel is catching on them.-----Time to pull it and make the needed repairs !!
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    Wiring a kill switch to 85h chrysler magnapower

    ???----If the 2 " M " terminals are not used , why would you wire them in now ?
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    1996 25hp johnson questions

    If you take a close look at the operation of the linkages , you will see.-----That rod and that goofy spring holds ignition fully advanced.----When you back off the throttle it hold ignition fully advanced and allows throttle plate to close.----A fuel saving feature.-----Hurry to your local...
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    1996 25hp johnson questions

    The cam opens the throttle plate at the marks.-----See your manual for the correct adjustment of the stop on that rod !!
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    Wiring a kill switch to 85h chrysler magnapower

    If this is a " battery powered " ignition , then you may have to OPEN the circuit to stop the motor.
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    1996 25hp johnson questions

    If that rod opens carburetor too early the motor will stumble and stall.-----I often see that adjustment wrong.-----It looks wrong when it is correct.
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    Yes , you can bore out #2 alone.----But first see if you can find an O/S piston and rings.
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    1995 Evinrude 50 hp wire diagram

    Nope------Powerpack has nothing to do with charging the battery.-----Work carefully as smoke from wires in the wrong place is expensive !!
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    Repairing the carburetor takes very beer tokens and no time.-----The total teardown of the powerhead is going to take a lot of both.-----First see if 3 new pistons and machine work is available and in your budget !!.----Pistons may be hard to find.
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    Motor needs a rebuild.---Simple as that.-----And you need to correct what caused this or it will fail again !
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    What to do with my two 470's?

    Looks like BC.----Determine condition of running engine.-----Determine condition of the drives.-----If good then rebuild / repair the bad engine.----Sell the boat.
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    Yamaha 150 ProV? Yay or Nay?

    Used controls is the best option.
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    What to do with my two 470's?

    I think you need to talk to a few more shops.-----Or learn to install engines.----Your location ?
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