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    Evinrude Big twin 40

    Barometric pressure has to do with air.-----So 1 bar = 14.7 psi.------Some things are different in Europe.
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    Can I use a Johnson/Evinrude tank on Merc outboard?

    just use the mercury connecter to plug into the motor.---The small one I think.
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    20 seconds to start peeing on muffs

    Do you know what motor you are working on ?
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    Johnson 69 55hp stuck in fwd

    Vacuum switch.----If motor is in neutral the vacuum switch keep voltage going to the solenoid until motor stops making 12 volts.----It will shift with no vacuum if key is turned on.
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    Johnson 69 55hp stuck in fwd

    You have to be patient.----Perhaps find a manual.----Few shops will help you with these things.----And labor charges will shock you.----Your location?
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    Need Help -Johnson 70HP 1975 Outboard Shakes

    Any kind of wire ( cord from the toaster you are throwing out ) will work.----I have been doing this testing for 50 + years.----Some folks are going to learn tomorrow.
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    Johnson 69 55hp stuck in fwd

    Sorry----I doubt that is the problem.-----Stop guessing on this simple system.----Check / test switch in the control box.
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    OMC sterndrive not moving in gear.

    Yours appears to be a 400 model I can only guess that from 1000 miles away.
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    Johnson 69 55hp stuck in fwd

    Say the motor was running in neutral at 2000 RPM and you turned the key to off.-----The gearcase would slam into FORWARD gear.------That switch applies 12 volts to neutral solenoid from alternator.----Would go into forward after motor slowed to a safe RPM.
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    40hp 1980s Johnson Value

    Not many dealers do that kind of work anymore.
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    Johnson 69 55hp stuck in fwd

    Do you know the purpose of that vacuum switch.-----Studied the wiring diagram?
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    1978 35hp fuel problems

    Clean the carburetor. -----Test run with another tank.
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    Johnson 69 55hp stuck in fwd

    Checked the fuse.----might as well take the starter apart for inspection / testing.
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    Johnson 69 55hp stuck in fwd

    A broken switch.----The arm breaks off.----Or if you have the Evinrude control box it could be as simple as the red wire fallen off.----Sorry----I can not see , hear or feel your motor !
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    Johnson 69 55hp stuck in fwd

    It needs to turn.----It will shift when turning the flywheel with a 1-5/16" socket.----Sorry----I have a bunch of these motor for parts.---But I have no idea what you know about these simple motors.
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    Need Help -Johnson 70HP 1975 Outboard Shakes

    You could make something with piece of plywood and some wires.----Glue the wires onto the plywood with a 3/8" gap between.
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    Johnson 69 55hp stuck in fwd

    Split the control box.-----Perhaps the big $$$ switch is broken.----You are aware that motor has to turn to develop oil pressure for shifting.----Electric shift is wonderful and reliable.
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    Tilt and trim alternative for 93 Yamaha 40hp

    Your location
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    OMC sterndrive not moving in gear.

    Good luck with it.---I step aside.
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    OMC sterndrive not moving in gear.

    Don't get your hopes up !!----Don't spend any beer tokens until you have this apart !!!!----And #6 is certainly not attached to the driveshaft.-----Stop guessing !
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