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    OMC sterndrive not moving in gear.

    Stop, stop-----The 400 and 800 drives appear the same in pictures !!---The 800 is bigger.------Can you not see the different thread for the prop nut on these ??----The 400 uses a coarse thread and the 800 uses a fine thread.------The 800 has 15 tooth spline.----The 400 has 13 tooth spline.
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    1977 Johnson 70 HP 2-Stroke 3 Cylinder

    Strange response to post #2 in my opinion !
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    Outboard will only start when given 10%-30% throttle. Will not start when given full throttle or half throttle.

    Lot of parts installed as per post #9.----Were these parts bad as per some recognized testing procedure?----Or just wild guessing ?----Are you now going to do more trouble shooting ?
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    1977 Johnson 70 HP 2-Stroke 3 Cylinder

    Trouble shooting starts with a compression test.----Post your numbers.-----If the motor sat for some time with fuel in the carburetors they might be gummed up / plugged.----Clean them.[------And you need to install a new water pump impeller too.----Or at least test the overheat horn.
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    1996 evinrude 48 hp keeps spinning prop hub help!!

    Not possible.-----How did it run for you last season ?------Sounds like the motor is mounted too high.-----Or water pump not working properly and hot exhaust is the issue.
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    OMC sterndrive not moving in gear.

    Post #16 says that you hope to use it next weekend.----Think you can meet your deadline by June 11 ??
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    Outboard will only start when given 10%-30% throttle. Will not start when given full throttle or half throttle.

    Choke flapper may be closed, but perhaps choke function is not " working" with throttle plate open.
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    Outboard will only start when given 10%-30% throttle. Will not start when given full throttle or half throttle.

    model # of the one that will not start as expected?----And what serious trouble shooting have you done ?
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    Outboard will only start when given 10%-30% throttle. Will not start when given full throttle or half throttle.

    I never have trouble starting them.
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    loose wires 90 HP Mercury 3 cylinder

    OT= overtemperature---- sensor I think.
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    Outboard will only start when given 10%-30% throttle. Will not start when given full throttle or half throttle.

    The owners manual should have starting instructions.-----Or your dealer will explain how to start a motor.
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    Outboard will only start when given 10%-30% throttle. Will not start when given full throttle or half throttle.

    Is this on your 100 HP motor ?
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    2002 johnson 115 2 stroke starts then dies, heavy smoke.

    Sorry , I missed that location first time. --Drain carburetors as they may have too much oil in them.-----What oil are you using.----Is the vent clear on the oil tank.-----replace the cap on oil tank or leave it cracked open.
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    70hp Johnson 2-Stroke 3 Cylinder

    Check neutral switch in control box.---Check ground wire on the solenoid.
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    06 Johnson 90 2 stroke slow activation

    You are sure that motor is not mounted too high ?----Was water pump serviced recently ?------You are now running with temperature warning horn bypassed ?----Any other trouble shooting done.-----What fuel pump is on the motor now ?
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    2002 johnson 115 2 stroke starts then dies, heavy smoke.

    Why is it difficult to find a mechanic ??----Your location ?
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    Starflite 3 fuel pump and other hose routing.

    75 HP-------Lots of power, uses lots of fuel.
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    Young kid looking for advice!

    pull the flywheel and go through the magneto.------leroysramblings----Is your teacher on these motors
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    Johnson 150 v6 leaking gas at idle

    Screws for the carburetor bowl are 10 inch-lbs .-----Other 1/4" screws are 80 inch-lbs.----Then 5/16" screws are 120 inch-lbs.
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    Hi All! I have 68 Evinrude 55hp 66872 R

    An original 1968 model 55 electric shift control box did not have a ----PUSH THE KEY IN -----Choke feature.-----There is a separate choke switch.
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