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    1992 E10RELENA won't go over 3k

    Motor needs 4 things to run.----Correct amount of fuel and air.----Crankcase compression.----Spark at the right time.----Compression in the cylinder.-----In my opinion it should be easy to determine where the issue is with this motor.-----Checked fuel pump diaphragm ?----Float valve ?-----High...
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    Substitute for part 862583

    Have your local machine shop make one.-----Invested hundreds in a rebuild.-----Making a pulley is priceless !
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    Help! 1992 Johnson Tracker 60hp pro series

    Those wires are part of power trim / tilt I think.----For trim gauge.
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    1982 pt&t Johnson 140

    Not going into electrical things.----A 1982 model uses a 2 wire motor.-----Easy to get the correct one !!
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    1971 Evinrude SkiTwin carb Bowl

    Should be simple to find a carburetor bowl.-----Thousands were made !!
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    20HP misfiring

    Switch the coils and test run again.----Keep timing light pick-up away from other wire.
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    Starflite 3 75hp starter issues

    Time to inspect.-------Remove the 4 bypass covers on the side block.----Have a look in and see what is in there.
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    Starflite 3 75hp starter issues

    Remove the sparkplugs.----Does the engine now turn easily by hand ?-----And remove lower unit as it might be the issue.
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    1972 Evinrude 65hp Triumph slipping sound, not engaging into reverse

    Oil pressure moves the shift piston.-----It takes extra work to compress a spring to get reverse.-----I would guess there is low oil pressure.----Or there is debris in the shift piston bore.------Easy fix for me.----No need for me to look in a manual to fix that simple lower unit.
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    Evinrude Jr Boat Motor

    A 1989 model.----Marketed as a 1.2 model--------First marketed in 1968 as a 1.5 HP
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    Key replacement

    Many dealers used to have keys to help folks out.------But times changed.-----Many small , ready to help shops have closed up.
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    1971 Evinrude SkiTwin carb Bowl

    Well----- First year for the 33 was 1965 and 1970 was the last year for the 33 HP ( SkiTwin )-----The 40 changed from 71 to 76 , different block and different midsection.-----Left over 40 HP inventory was again marketed as a " commercial " motor in 84 and 85 I believe.----I do know these motors.
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    service manual

    Compression test / complete inspection to be done before spending any beer tokens on it.----Make sure you install a new impeller before launching the boat.
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    1985 Evinrude 25hp - Sloppy Idle/Low RPM

    Trouble shooting starts with a compression test.----Post your numbers.
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    Remove Lower Unit - Johnson 60

    The red lever is for manual operation of the valve should you have a dead battery.-----Yes this motor will start / run with a dead battery.-----The shreader valve allows you to inject engine tuner or storage oil while motor s running.
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    Remove Lower Unit - Johnson 60

    Put one bolt back in to hold lower unit in place.-----Stand on the starboard side of the motor.------Find the L-shaped shaft that goes under the bottom carburetor.-----Remove hitch pin on that shaft.----Push that shaft to the port side and rotate.-----Shift rod is now disconnected.
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    Remove Lower Unit - Johnson 60

    First post the model #-----But I think it is as simple as removing a hitch pin and pushing on and rotating a lever to disconnect the shift rod.----And don't use a hammer for this simple procedure.
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    89 80 hp Mercury outboard

    you have taken the exhaust covers off the side of the motor?----What do pistons / rings look like ?
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    1980 Evinrude 115

    Well-----I think that the 1980 model came with a 3 wire motor.----Uses a solenoid for UP and no solenoid for DOWN.
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    De-Winterizing my 1974 Evinrude Lark 50 50472M Engine and no Crank

    Many starters now have a warning on them.-----" do not strike with a hard object "
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