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    Evinrude 1973 boat motor runs while out of the water but not in the water.

    Agreed with post #7----This motor has run very hot.-----Inspection must be done.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    ??-----The powerhead must be removed from exhaust housing for this job.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    ???---That would be the intake manifold.-----Powerhead must be removed to do the repair work !
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    1995 Evinrude 88SPL Carb jet question

    Look at the carburetor bowl carefully.----The high speed jets screw in from the side.----The low speed jets are screwed into the bowl from the top !
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    Evinrude 120hp VRO Clicking Sound

    Stop running it !!----Do a compression test.----Post your numbers.----Check the gear oil too.
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    Johnson Motors

    There was a change in top driveshaft spline at end of 1988 production year.-----There was a change to a different engine block in 1986 I believe.
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    hard start. spark plugs? mixture?

    Check the thermostat.----Check compression and post the numbers here.
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    Crazy powerhead swap

    Very entertaining indeed.------Fellow won't accept facts from someone who has worked on motors since 1968.----Working on his first motor perhaps and no idea on 2 stroke engines and outboards !!
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    If pistons are scored with grooves in cylinder a rebore with o/s pistons must be done.
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    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    No need to.----Simple trouble shooting must be done.-----Trouble shooting is very simple but difficult to teach.----If compression is at 70 / 80 PSI the motor needs to come apart for rebuilding !!
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Run to your hardware store-----1/8th pipe plug.
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    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    Not a chance that it will fit.----Do some simple trouble shooting on the 50 HP
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    Disconnecting the fuel line, let engine burn gas ?

    Nonsense------The oil pump does not pump enuff oil to fill the carburetor as the carburetor is running empty !!!!
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    Modern Engine Thoughts

    Agreed------New stuff is for the " easy spending folks"-------This new stuff in 4 stroke outboards or electric cars is for the well to do.-------Very enjoyable , smooth and quiet , but not cheap.
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    Crazy powerhead swap

    Hard to believe the attitude of this young fellow.----Hard to believe he thinks that a 40 / 50 HP with a totally different block might fit on the 30 HP.-----Hard to believe that he thinks the 30 HP lower unit can handle the extra power as well.----This whole concept will not work.-----I want...
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    Crazy powerhead swap

    What you are dreaming of will not work !------Time for you to check some parts books to see if powerhead gaskets are the same.----Or crankshaft splines are the same.-----Or to be blunt , I would like some of the stuff you are smoking / drinking.
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    Crazy powerhead swap

    Nothing will fit your dreams.----This simply will not work !!
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    22' starcraft islander, crack(s) in hull -- aluminum repair options?

    I doubt any welding shop would " attack " if from the outside.----Too much risk of the whole works going up in smoke !!
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    Gas hose for 6hp evinrude

    No need to overthink this.
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    22' starcraft islander, crack(s) in hull -- aluminum repair options?

    Hurry to your local welding shop.-----See if they will take on this simple welding ( from outside ) repair job.
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