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    1968 ish Johnson please help!!

    The motor pictures in post #1 show the HOT AIR choking set-up.
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    94 Johnson 115 wet plugs

    Some state it at 2% oil.-----Or 2.6 ounces / US gallon.
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    1968 Evinrude Fisherman 6hp (midsection question)

    Depends on your location.----Lots of parts motors in my area.
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp mounting

    Put a 1" spacer on top of transom and test run----Then put bolts through the transom.----Holes for that are already there.
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    1968 ish Johnson please help!!

    Agreed it likely is a 66 model.-----Those were painted green starting in 1967 model year.-----Do a complete evaluation before spending any coins on it.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Take the motor apart.-----Do the honing.-----Do the inspection / measuring.-----Determine the cause of the failure.-----Install the latest water pump kit.-----Your " guy " will know all this.-----If he hesitates then find another guy.
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    1966 johnson 6hp condensers

    I have worked on these simple magnetos since about 1968.-----Best for you to visit ----leroysramblings-----For the crash course on this simple motor and magneto.
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    Evinrude 70 model number non existent

    CT makes it a 1983 model ----The B on the end is insignificant.------Why the concern ?
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    1966 Johnson 33 horsepower lower unit rebuild question

    The snap ring has a tapered side and must be installed the correct way !
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    1998 Evinrude 90 HP SPL Surging Mystery

    Run with a timing light 1 cylinder at a time.----See if spark is lost and then returns.-----Post the compression test results here.
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    1966 johnson 6hp condensers

    The factory condenser are very reliable.------What other trouble shooting was done ?----Did you install new coils , yes or no ?-----New wires threaded into the coils , yes or no ?
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    No water flow on my Johnson 9.9 4 stroke electric start for 20-30 minutes

    The oil in the sump does help as a heat sink.
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    Johnson 35e 77c outboard

    The lower shift rod is threaded into the lower unit.-----I believe you turn it all the way in.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Very typical damage.-----Motor needs to come apart for piston / ring work.----Not bad if you can do the work yourself.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    I think it may be more than a new head gasket to fix this.----Take head off and inspect cylinders !
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    1968 Johnson Tr-10r 55hp wiring help

    Throttle plates do not need to be open on a 2 stroke to test compression.
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    RKL-24-L Proud daddy of twins. Maybe

    Generator fuse ( field ) is a 4 amp if memory is correct.----Have not worked on one in a while.
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    150 hp bogging down

    Sorry----I guess I missed all that in post #1.-----Good luck with it.
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    150 hp bogging down

    Step #1 is a compression test.-----Post your numbers.-----Next is a spark test.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads ?-----I chuckle when I read ----" rebuilt the carburetors , motor still runs the same ".
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    1989 Force 50hp spark plug options

    Use a proper spark testing device.---Easy to make with wire and piece of wood , stick , tape at home.----Spark on a good system should jump a gap of 3/8" or more.
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