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    Fuel primer inop

    Motor must be cranking for fuel primer to work with the key!!!-----When motor is running what happens when you push the key in ??
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    Fuel primer inop

    Turn key to " on / run " position.------Push key in.-----Do you hear a click ?----
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    1988 48 special carbs

    Carburetors are the first thing many folks pick on.-----The trouble shooting starts with a compression test.-----Post your numbers.----You did install a new impeller 7 months ago ?-----Tested the overheat horn ?
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    Fuel primer inop

    The primer needs pressure in order to let fuel through !!!!-----That pressure would come from your assistant operating the primer bulb .-----Or from the starter cranking the motor and the fuel pump on the motor providing the pressure !-----So yes cranking has a lot to do with starting your...
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    Fuel primer inop

    It is not a pump.----Remove small hose.----Crank engine while pushing in the key.----Does fuel come out ?
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    Evinrude Big Twin 35

    You can find many U-Tube videos on how to work on that motor.-----You can earn a degree on motors with no tuition to be paid.-----Some videos / presenters are better than others.
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    Evinrude Big Twin 35

    Best to keep it.---Easier / cheaper to maintain than newer motors.------Few plastic parts.-----No $2000 ECU or modules on them.----Many newer motors will be tossed out due to unavailable electronic parts .
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    find engine id with no id plate

    Any pictures of cowling and powerhead ?----Pictures of wiring ?----Does it have a big red plug on wiring harness ?
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    Evinrude Big Twin 35

    Unlike new motors that run with little oil in the mix ( 100:1 ) , these old ones used more fuel and there was more oil ( 24:1 ) in the fuel.------So these motors are often in good condition internally.
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    Evinrude Big Twin 35

    It may just need new coils..----Clean carburetor.------New water pump impeller.-----Might be a wonderful runner.
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    Evinrude Big Twin 35

    It would be a 57 , 58 , 59 model.----Use it to teach the kids and grandkids about simple , rugged and reliable design.
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    Boat altenators

    ???---Any pictures of your set up ?
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    15HP 93 2 Stroke Evinrude Won’t Start Warm

    Some will argue.----Remove cylinder head and inspect cylinder walls.----This sounds expensive.
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    Shift rod height for a Frankenstein Evinrude

    Try 21 23/32" used from 78 on.
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    15HP 93 2 Stroke Evinrude Won’t Start Warm

    Post compression values.----Did you check head bolt torque ?
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    Sport Jet 120 info needed

    Boat show is soon.----Chance to shop and compare.-----One I looked at had a small lake in Alberta on it.----It was around 3 square kilometers.
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    Sport Jet 120 info needed

    A fish finder / chart plotter is not big $$$ these days.------Found one that has just about every lake on it.------You then become like the old timer on every lake.----You go where there are no rocks.
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    Sport Jet 120 info needed

    It is a Force powerhead.----Most folks would say " take big steps in rapid succession " and look for a different style boat.
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    1980 85hp johnson engine

    Remove cylinder head.----Inspect gasket.----Resurface head before installing new gasket.
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    Volvo Penta md5a fuel not reaching engine after filter change

    Post #4 try loosening / cracking the fitting at the injector.----Crank to get rid of air.
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