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    40hp 1980s Johnson Value

    Is it a " commercial " model ?-----Model # is ?----Is it a short shaft ?-----A 40 HP short model might command a premium.-----Price seems high to me.
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    Evinrude 6hp gear shifter out of alignment

    Gear position does NOT matter.----You just need room to work .----Line up the notch before you put the bolt in.
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    1976 evinrude 6hp won't idle

    Compression test.-----These had a rather poor quality head gasket.----Sierra replacement is improved and the best deal.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4 " ( 6 mm ) or more.
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    33 hp Johnson no spark

    Pull the flywheel with a puller using the 3 threaded holes.----Bolts are to be 1/4-20NC thread.--------You will find 2 old cracked coils.----Or new replacements already there if it was a recent runner.----If there are new replacements just clean breaker points and check for spark.
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    Why is my carb oxidizing????

    Stored at a farm ??
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    Mariner Id

    I think a 1984 model.
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    Why is my carb oxidizing????

    Looks like some mice were in there.-----Or there is moisture / condensation leaking in there.
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    Hallo, i am new here and come from germany

    There is no alternator under the flywheel.-----Is the belt driven generator on your motor ??
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    Hallo, i am new here and come from germany

    ---Those used an optional belt driven 10 amp DC generator.-----Mounted just like the starter motor.-----Voltage regulator inside the boat.
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    2006 Evinrude ETEC 50 Cowling & Side Covers Year Alternatives

    What happened during this storm ?----Boat sunk ?----If so has the motor been running since the weather event ?
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    70ESL74M Power trim kit

    Here is what I would do.------Find a newer donor motor with power trim tilt.-----1978 to 1988 model 3 cylinder.----Swap your gearcase and power head onto the mid section.-----Must be the 49 cubic inch 3 cylinder.
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    Johnson 200 Ocean Runner

    Model # is ?----There might be a shift switch on the motor linkages.----It kills spark to 3 cylinders at times.------Perhaps it is sticky.
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    Electrical generation

    If you own a TESLA you could likely plug into it to run the TV and breathing machine.
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    Electrical generation

    A 2000 watt generator will do.-----But you might be surprised by how much gasoline it will use overnight.-----Many items plug into a 110 volt supply.-----Some items draw more amps ( power ) than others.
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    I’m told the year is 1952 but don’t know anything else….

    Motor appears to be about a 1968 40 HP with electric shift.
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    1987 Johnson 50HP cooling route

    If the overheat buzzer was disconnected it may indicate issues.----Next step would be a compression test.-----Post your numbers.
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    Unknown 55hp Johnson boat restoration

    Water pump impeller needs cooling water.-----But you will be installing a new one before launching of this boat I think.
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    Electrical generation

    Read an article about going off grid 25 years ago.----Final line was it is doable but may not be affordable.----Different today.----But it all depends on your lifestyle.----Do you go fishing during the day or watch TV with a cold one.------Wash dishes by hand with hot water from the wood fire...
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    Cracked aluminium transom on 4.5m Quintrexfish about!

    Aluminum fab shop will fix that.
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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    There are no idle mixture screws shown for a carburetor on 87 models.-----If it dies out gradually while idling it may be running lean.----Issues with reed valves ?----Are both carburetors throttle plates CLOSED at idle ?? bottom crankcase seal ??------Some trouble shooting required here.
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