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    Evinrude propshaft shimming question

    Any pictures of your parts and test set-up.
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    Froze up 25 hp 5842749 serial no.

    I do not believe there is a head gasket on this motor.---Just a water jacket cover.----If there is / was water inside this engine all this time it will need a teardown.----You may not like what you find.
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    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    I think you are grinding too much material away.
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    Froze up 25 hp 5842749 serial no.

    Remove covers on side of block ( sealed with o-rings ) so no cost.----Likely rusted bearings or dirt inside of engine.
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    Repair or replace the exhaust baffle for ‘84 suzuki DT30

    I think I would make a new part.----Stainless plate with some guides welded on for exhaust flow.
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    Evinrude propshaft shimming question

    There is no difference in shimming a short , verses a long driveshaft.----Blunt statement.----You are confused / doing something wrong.
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    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    I used a polyester repair kit on a 45 HP Chrysler cowling.-----The reek of that stuff is just awful.----Just epoxy for me now.
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    Johnson SPL88 2 Stroke

    Outboard motors are often ruined by inexperienced folks.----If you buy this 88 HP motor then read the owners manual before turning the key.-----
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    Johnson SPL88 2 Stroke

    It is NOT a commercial motor !!-----Witness the compression test carefully.----See that gauge goes to ZERO after reading the number.-----All should be around 120 PSI.-----Great motor if low hrs and in good condition.----And why / how did you blow up your motor after 2 run ??
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    Yamaha F60TLRB 2003 4 stoke - running wonky

    As they say.-----" most carburetor trouble turns out to be something else "----I would concentrate on spark issues first.----Likely nothing wrong on fuel side of things.
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    1973 Johnson 85 HP parts leads.

    You would need to take the time to see what fits what.-----Perhaps look at the 1979 V-4 and see if switching exhaust adapter can allow use of the 73 powerhead.-----The 73 model V-4 is an oddball.-----I would search for a mid 1980's as they are better deal.-----A big main center bearing on the...
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    Why is powerhead below waterline a bad idea ??----I think it is a bad idea for people to go up in an airliner.------Peope do not have wings and it is too cold up there.-----Yet millions of people accept the engineering in these airliners.-----So why not this BRP engine concept ?
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    1976 25hp Johnson ignition question

    Stop-----You need to use a factory key.-----And the key is there to locate / time the flywheel for proper spark.-----The flywheel is driven by the locking tapers.------So get some valve grinding compound and lap the tapers for a proper fit.----Clean the tapers.----Assemble clean and...
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    Help with engine identification please.

    Water pump kit is the same for all V-4 / V-6 / V-8 motors from about 1980 to now I think.
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    79 Rude 100hp - no fire

    Yes, as long as there is a battery connected to protect the charging system.
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    1992 Evinrude 150hp EXEN will not run correctly

    Maybe try a factory pump cover.----New style with o-ring.-----Or older style with flat gasket.-----Simple solutions are always best.-----You will have this motor running correctly soon !!
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    Help with engine identification please.

    The 225 HP is a V-6-----This motor is a V-4.-----Many part interchange.
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    Help with engine identification please.

    My wild guess is 1990 model.----Check this thing over very carefully !!-----Looks like it might have been in accident or hurricane damage.-----Remove high speed carburetor jet and post the number on it.
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    pinion shims

    Your local shop can assist you in minutes.-----These gearcases are not robust and shimming must be correct.-----Or use " mechanics blue " to check proper tooth contact.
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    1973 Johnson 85 HP parts leads.

    -Just google the part numbers you need.----Amazing what is out there.
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