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    Idle mixture screws adjustments 135 hp 1990 Mercury

    If fuel flows out of a carburetor you need to look at float and float valve.
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    What is this?

    Hose for the speedometer !
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    Is Hull fixable

    It is junk as mentioned.
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    Will evinrude work on johnson

    If it is a 2 piece driveshaft it might just be you need to swap out the upper driveshaft.---No shimming required.
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    Mercury optimax 225

    Compression test is step #1.-----Post the numbers.------Looked at the air compressor output ?
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    Johnson 150 v6 leaking gas at idle

    ??----Just 2 bolts on that gearcase to remove the propshaft bearing carrier.------Easy in my opinion.
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    Johnson 150 v6 leaking gas at idle

    Do not use RTV any where on a fuel system !!---------Clean carburetors / inspect float valves.------Install a seal kit for the lower unit.----Much cheaper than gears and shafts.
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    Need Help -Johnson 70HP 1975 Outboard Shakes

    Sorry----I clearly stated that sparkplugs are not used for this simple test.
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    Which lower unit should I be looking for

    I guess I need to repeat-----Evinrude lower units will work on your big Johnson looper.----Get on some websites and compare part numbers.-----Or call a retailer that knows what fits.
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    Which lower unit should I be looking for

    You got the wrong lower unit from a different series of motors..-----A 1992 140 Johnson and a 1992 140 Evinrude have exactly the same lower unit.
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    Massive rockslide at Lake Powell caught on camera…

    If you were that close you might need clean swim trunks.
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    1996 35hp 3 cylinder Johnson outboard

    If in Canada-----evinrudeparts.ca------Might help you.
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    1983 Johnson 115 hp not coming up to full power

    There are different opinions out there.------A rebuilt 1983 V-4 is a very good motor.-----You have to know how to start them.-----Uses more fuel than a new 4 stroke.-----Does not require $100/hr shop support.
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    Poor acceleration

    Pinch off the 2 little lines.----Or carefully remove those 2 little lines when motor is running.------No fuel should come out of the 2 small nipples.
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    1983 Johnson 115 hp not coming up to full power

    No surprise to me that shops are not willing to take this job on.
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    Need Help -Johnson 70HP 1975 Outboard Shakes

    Stated clearly---" see if spark jumps a gap of 3/8" or more "-----The test for spark gap has nothing to do with the sparkplugs you are using.-----Nothing to do with a cheap blinky thing either.------It is a maximum output test of the system !!----System is capable of jumping a gap of 1/2" if in...
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    Is my mercury oil injected?

    Many of us can hear that.-----But many folks say---- " Hurray, it runs and therefor there is nothing wrong " !!----That is my opinion only.
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    Poor acceleration

    The primer valve is an ultra simple device and easy to test its's function.----Pinch off the bigger hose to stop fuel going to it once motor is running.
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    Restoration project - 1965 AlumaCraft Maracaibo

    It is an important part.-----Should be easy to find as it was used for many , many ( 50 ) years.----Or depending on your ingenuity make one using a piece of a brass bolt .----Drill and tap and you are done.----Easy to make parts for older motor.-----Much easier than new motors !!
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    Yamaha 50 HP Idles to 3000

    See if control box pulls the throttle arm to the idle stop ( with a bit of preload ) each time.
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