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    Two different motors same issue

    ??----Carburetors cool down and moisture condenses in them.
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    1979 35hp Johnson - smallest battery?

    Garden tractor battery will do the trick.-----Motor in good condition will start in just seconds.
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    Two different motors same issue

    ???----We have all heard of carburetor icing have we not ?-----When a liquid vaporizes it seeks / needs heat.----Refrigeration principle from long ago.-----So the carburetor cools down and moisture from the air condenses in the carburetor.-----Shows as a white milky fluid !!
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    Fiberglass storage .... Shelf life ?

    has to be dried.
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    lubricate impeller with what? Volvo 3L

    Used for ease of assembly only.----Water is the lubricant for impellers.
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    Fiberglass storage .... Shelf life ?

    Water in it would be the only issue.----Oil spilled would be a huge issue.------Make sure it was stored dry and use it.-----Age of the glass is not an issue.
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    1984 Sea King Chrysler

    On a 2 stroke ( even in good condition ) some gas and oil goes right through the motor.----It is wasted and that is what collects in the exhaust housing.
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    I used to have a 16' running at 54 MPH and this Action Marine 17 will not be a problem.
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    It is an---Action Marine 17 with a 25" transom.-----Look it up on you tube.-------Rated for 150 HP and some running with 200 HP.-----Yes it is a small " go fast " boat.
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    Yes on a motor in good condition there is clearance between cam and roller.----If throttle opens too soon , motor will stall.----They call it " throttle pick up timing " for a reason.----This concept has baffled folks for ages !!
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    Not normal for a V-4 like that to run rough !
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    1984 Sea King Chrysler

    All normal.-----You can not overfill a gearcase.----Those are casting cavity drain holes and normal to see that oil / sludge leaking after running in a barrel.-----In my opinion the oil / lubrication in a 2 stroke is a mystery to many folks.
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    I picked 2 of these motors , one to use and one spare ( dealer trade ins ) a few years ago.----Weight of them was a huge factor for my 17' boat.-----At an affordable price.------No way that I can spring for a new 4 stroke.-----Hopefully they run as designed , nice and smooth.
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    2006 115 evinrude ficht ram

    It is a 2 stroke motor.----But it can not run on mixed oil and gas !!!------Gasoline is injected into the motor ( like a 4 stroke ) in the cylinder.-----Oil from the tank is pumped into the motor by computer control.-----Read up on this motor before investing beer tokens.----Are you sure it is a...
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    1976 Johnson 70hp won't shift into forward

    Sorry----I can not see your control box , or see how it operates.---What part # new cable did you install.-----Is the shift rod height correctly set ?-----??--Dog gear in the control box , no idea what that item is.----And I have looked at lots of those control boxes.
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    1959 Evinrude Fat Boy 50hp

    A smooth running / powerful motor.-----But the reputation of an inefficient user of fuel.-----I can identify one by the smell off the exhaust !!
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    15 hp johnson

    Present some facts.----Compression values are ?----Does primer bulb go hard ?-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" ( 1 cm ) on both leads.----Flywheel key checked ?
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    1959 Evinrude Fat Boy 50hp

    There is a coil inside the magneto !!
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    50hp Mercury 2stroke issues

    Might not be running on all cylinders.---Start with compression test and spark test.
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    Novice Boat Owner With Possible Issues On Johnson 1976 115HP

    #1 golden rule is to install a new water pump impeller if you do not know how old it is.
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