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    1958 Johnson 10hp Seahorse Outboard (QD-19) running on one cylinder

    I will be teaching the 12 year old grandson to maintain this magneto on a 59 model 5.5 HP.----I was repairing these magnetos at a shop when I was 18 years old.----So in my opinion it is not difficult.-----Visit ----leroysramblings----- to learn everything about these simple motors !!
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    89' rude 20 or 72 rude 25 which is better?

    What does " dependable " mean to you?-----I believe the 72 model has 2 ( two ) ignition systems.----If one fails the motor will still run on 1 cylinder to get you home.-----But you have to know / want to learn how to maintain that simple magneto.-----Or if you know nothing than get the 89 model...
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    99' Johnson 25HP won't idle

    A 2 or 3 cylinder motor?----Model # ?----Fuel pump diaphragm checked ?----Checked flywheel key ?-----Spark jumps a gap of 3/8" on both leads ?-----Water pump impeller replaced ?-----Compression test results are ?
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    Evinrude gearcase wont drop

    Take the last bolt out and use a small pry bar.
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    1991 Force 90hp starting problem

    No it is not.
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    Seafoam Questions

    I agree.-----Older technology is easier on the budget for at home repairs.---But for a shop / factory this modern stuff makes for plug and play profit.
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    Help! Evinrude 70hp 1990

    If you can not adjust idle stop screw to slow it down then check flywheel key.-----And with those compression numbers I would take the head off to inspect cylinders.----And does tell tale hose come off a fitting on the side of the block or the top ?
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    Seafoam Questions

    Injectors are so much easier.----You install a new one and turn the key to start the motor.
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    Help changing impeller

    Clean paint on upper shift rod.----Slide nut up.----Remove expensive little keeper.----It is split.-----Remove lower unit.
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    1977 55 hp evinrude

    Check neutral switch in control box.-----Check ground wire on solenoid.
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    1958 Johnson 10hp Seahorse Outboard (QD-19) running on one cylinder

    Remove recoil starter.-----Remove inspection plate to look at coils.------Clean breaker points and test spark.
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    Yamaha 2 stroke crank bearing, to grease or not to grease?

    What motor ?-----Crankshaft bearings are lubricated by oil mixed with the fuel.
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    Fast start feature 1986 Evinrude E40ELCD

    It does not have the " quick start " feature.----So why do you ask ?----What is your motor doing / not doing , that led to the question ?
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    77 85hp johnson water flow issue

    Somethings are hard to explain I think.
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    77 85hp johnson water flow issue

    Well----8" above the impeller is 8" above the impeller.----If you think 4" above the trim tab is good then good luck with it.
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    OMC Cobra 800 RETAINER PLATE issue

    I normally put the flat side to go up against the big retaining ring.
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    77 85hp johnson water flow issue

    Was the water 8" above the impeller ?-----Yes the exhaust cover stays much cooler than cylinder heads.----Test the overheat warning horn next.
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    Mercury 402 40 hp water in upper cylinder when running

    The 1/4" bolts are in the order of 60 to 80 INCH LBS
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    Thermostat on 235 Evinrude

    Compression test should be done on the 235 HP.-----They are famous for broken piston rings.
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    1981 85 Seahorse Water Intrusion

    It is all simple to me after many year of observation.-----Also understand that there are novices out there.----Many folks have suddenly developed a need to go boating.-----Something to do with Covid 19 apparently.
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