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    Quit on the Water!

    Some will argue all day long.-----Using the meter will get you the strongest spark at the right time..-----Learned how to do that over 50 years ago at a Johnson dealer.-----That shop is still in business today !
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    1985 evinrude 30 hp prop power issue

    That motor will rev up on neutral running on one cylinder !!-----So that statement means nothing.-----Motors in neutral do not have to do any WORK.-----There are some pieces missing on that arm.----Where that white plastic bushing is.
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    25 hp Johnson starter rope assembly problem

    They likely sorted this out 11 years ago !!!
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    98 Evinrude 115 carb adjustment?

    Have the battery load tested.----Post the results of a compression test here.
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    Slow mode vro

    Are you sure that a 1989 60 HP model has the S.L.O.W. feature ?----Post the compression test vaoues.----Does tell tale hose / fitting come off the side of the block or the top ?
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    Johnson 55 no spark somtimes.

    No it can not.-----That motor does not use 12 volts from the battery to make spark at the sparkplugs !
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    1980s mercury 115 tower of power issues!

    Each carburetor feeds 2 cylinders.-----Top carburetor feeds #1 and 2 only , right from idle to full throttle..---Each cylinder has it's own sealed crankcase.-----Air that goes in the bottom carburetor can not find it's way to the #1 and 2 cylinders !
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    1980s mercury 115 tower of power issues!

    Your location ?-----Correct , the cost of labor makes rebuilding a thing of the past at many shops.-----Saw 2 of the 6 cylinder towers at a shop a few weeks ago.----Might be available cheap for parts.
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    1980s mercury 115 tower of power issues!

    Fuel pumps operate with a + PRESSURE pulse.-----Would your mechanic be referring to a " labarynth " seal?-----Or perhaps bottom crankshaft seals ?
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    1975 25hp sneeze, and screw?

    Fuel filter was mounted there on some 22 cubic inch models.
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    1968 Evinrude 6hp - 6802C - Gearcase Seal Kit

    I believe the difference is in the propshaft seal.-----So find the number on your seal then cross reference to the kit.
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    johnson 70hp 2 stroke 1995 shut down when warm

    Does the hose / fitting for the tell tale come off the side of the block ?----Or was it moved to the top as per a service bulletin that came out in 1994 ?
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    1968 Evinrude 6hp - 6802C - Gearcase Seal Kit

    Are you sure your motor has the original lower unit ?
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    Evenrude 9.9hp 1982

    Contact your local BRP / Evinrude / Johnson gerus.-----Kits ( 0398032 ) are listed under accessories for various years !----Try----evinrudeparts.ca
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    There are those people who can afford this stuff.-----Electronics on these things will alarm and say.-------" 1 mile of range left and you are 3/4 of a mile from the dock"----New stuff sells.
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    Quit on the Water!

    It is important to get the correct points.---Points must open at the correct time to get maximum spark.
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    2002 60 H.P. Tiller—two questions . Revving/running oddly. Original prop

    Did he say it was fuel injected in post #1 or did I miss that ???
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    2002 60 H.P. Tiller—two questions . Revving/running oddly. Original prop

    Do you run fuel out each time you are done boating ?-----An empty carburetor stays clean.
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    New prop still ventilating

    Need to lower the motor / prop more.-----Add one of those whale tail gadgets.-----Will keep air away from prop.
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    Not everybody wants to go fast with a boat.-------These will be available as electrics sooner than you think.-----I spot more and more electric vehicles on the road.----Not cheaper I think but very popular.
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