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    Pull powerhead to replace shufting rod?

    Yes you have to remove powerhead.----Those bolts are not that hard to get to. in my opinion.------Use 1/4 drive tools.
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    1967 evinrude 9.5

    The spot in the red circle is NOT for timing adjustment.-----What other trouble shooting has been done ??
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    Why can't I find this part?

    Item #27 on the parts list.-----3 different ones listed depending on whether a 20 " , 25" or 30" motor.-----Or contact----evinrudeparts.ca-----good folks there.
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    2004 Johnson 50 hp (J50PLSRS) Idle Speed

    Retard the timing !
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    Buccaneer disassembly questions

    A linkage / couple of wires.-----Just 4 screws nearest to crankshaft and the magneto plate lifts off
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    1961 40hp Gale service manual

    Bullfiber----A 1971 model 40 HP Johnson / Evinrude parts / service manual might be very close to what you need.
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    1985 mariner 150

    Drain carburetors and hook up a 5 gallon tank with 50:1 mix before you go to the lake.
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    Dented pontoon log with tear

    I learned how to weld aluminum ( TIG ) about 40 years ago.-----I see no issue in repairing that.-----But I think the opinion from your shop is based on making the repair invisible and looking the way it left the factory.-----A new pontoon or used pontoon / section of pontoon is also an option.
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    Dented pontoon log with tear

    Not in Ohio.-----But call a few dealers that sell pontoon boats.---I know there are lots of them in and around Ohio / Michigan.-----Somebody will know of a little shop that does " simple " repair / fabrication.
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    1985 mariner 150

    Take a 5 gallon portable tank with you for the test run.
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    Dented pontoon log with tear

    Can you see making a " hat " to fit over the damaged end of this pontoon.----Weld that on.----Hide the damage.---- and go enjoy this boat.-----Know of a shop 3 hrs from me that would not hesitate to repair that type of damage !!
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    Dented pontoon log with tear

    You just have to sit and look at it.----Come up with a plan.------Buddy bought a 33" sail boat years ago.----Had a bulkhead that was rotten at the bottom.------He cut out the bottom part and epoxied in a new piece.-----One afternoon of work.-----Previous owner looked at it before it was trucked...
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    Dented pontoon log with tear

    Hurry to a local airport.-----Find somebody that will cut out the damaged bits.-----Make new bits and weld them in. -----Not hard in my opinion.
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    Super Ugly Pistons

    There are some oil recirculation lines on this motor.
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    1971 Johnson 60 HP No Spark.

    Each post has a number on it.-----The leads are threaded into the cap.----What is your motor doing / not doing ?----Please do not compare these things to an automotive distributor !----This motor is 50 years old and I assume it was running in those years.-----Must not be anything wrong with the...
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    1962 Johnson 5.5 hp questions

    Steps to take.--Do a compression test first and post the numbers.----Do a spark test , does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on both leads?--Install a new water pump impeller before your first fishing trip..-----The lower needle is adjusted for best operation at full throttle.----The upper...
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    1992 Force 40 HP won’t run in gear

    Mixing gas and oil at 50:1 on this motor ?----Did you test overheat horn ( if equipped ) ??----And have you checked water pump impeller ?-----Do a compression test and post your numbers here.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on both leads , yes or no ?
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    Johnson 150 V6 Ocean Runner - not starting

    Model # is ??
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    1999 50hp Johnson only starts at full throttle

    Time to post the compression values.----In this case do a spark test , both plugs out to see if spark will jump a gap of 3/8" or more.----Then install plugs and see if it will still jump that gap.----As stated before if you answer the simple questions , folks here can point you in the right...
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Sorry-----It takes more than 1 weekend to become proficient in rebuilding a 3 cylinder Johnson outboard.-----Work slowly / carefully and best to get a factory manual !!
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