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    1974 Evinrude 25hp wont run.

    No I am not.----I believe bottom becomes top , and top becomes bottom if you use the earlier ( 1970 ) fixture.
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    1991 evinrude outboard is this normal?

    Thermostat in place and working properly ?-----Try running with cowling off.----Try leaning out low speed mixture.
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    1974 Evinrude 25hp wont run.

    We are now at post #69 and counting.------Idle issues are not always carburetor related.---And this carburetor has been cleaned a few times.------I am thinking there is an issue with crankcase compression.-----Not easy for a novice to diagnose.----Sorry ,----some inspection needs to be...
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    1976 evinrude 35

    Would require a different flywheel I think.
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    engine beep

    If bulb is flat you have a restriction in your fuel supply.-----There is a vacuum switch that alarms for this.----Check tank venting.----Check pick up screen,.----Anti syphon valve , if equipped with that.
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    1989 Mercury Black Max 150hp outboard Motor Problem

    Answer some questions.-----How did it run for you last season ?----Have you installed a new water pump impeller ?----Compression test results to be posted.-----Spark must jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads.-----If boat sat for any length of time the carburetors could be plugged.----Water in the...
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    Is 17ft long enough for a tournament bass boat?

    If you catch the biggest mess fish out of a 12' aluminum , would you be disqualified from the tournament ??
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    1974 Johnson 25 hp backfire issue and other

    The gauge shows the compression.-----Holding the gauge there would show you nothing as the gauge captures the pressure.----The gauge has a check valve.-----These motors are a simple , 2 stage air pumping machine.-----Air / fuel / oil mix is drawn into the crankcase.------That is first compressed...
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    When an outboard is "hard to start" what is usually the cause and what is the solution

    Perhaps google ----LEL and UEL----For gasoline to get a better understanding of " flooding " of any motor.
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    When an outboard is "hard to start" what is usually the cause and what is the solution

    When that 1998 motor does not start in 5 pulls there is something wrong.------#1 on the list today is it was flooded !.------CDI units do not " start to fail "-----They go phooofff like a light bulb.-----Do the usual trouble shooting for hard to start condition.-------leroysramblings ----May...
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    115 mercury

    The usual trouble shooting needs to be done.-----And it could be as simple as water in the fuel.-----Without some simple trouble shooting you will be guessing as to what the issue is.
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    115 mercury

    Some of the 4 cylinder Mercury motors only run on the top 2 cylinders below about 1800 RPM.-----The bottom 2 carburetors kick in at around 1800 RPM.-----No fuel for ignition on bottom 2 cylinders.-----Spark is there all the time.--
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    115 mercury

    A switch box is about $300 or so.-----What trouble shooting has been done ?
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    Evinrude 8hp lower unit seals

    Post #5 says-----pure water comes out before any water----?????
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    Evinrude 8hp lower unit seals

    Water would come out before the oil.
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    Evinrude 8hp lower unit seals

    Yes it is.-----If you research / understand the basics of 2 stroke operation you would find out.----Some gasoline and oil goes right through the motor.----Does nothing inside the motor.-----Collects in your test bucket.
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    1974 Johnson 25 hp backfire issue and other

    I could rebuild your entire motor without glancing at a manual and I have many years of simple trouble shooting experience as well..----There could be lots of issues causing poor idle.----Worn out pistons / rings, weak spark, poor crankcase sealing, carburetor flooding, issues with low speed...
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    Evinrude 8hp lower unit seals

    Stop.------Is there any water in the gear oil ?-----Oil in the water may be normal, yes normal.----It is the nature of how a 2 stroke operates.-----I would not use the " mechanic in a can " approach here.-----First determine if you have an issue.-----Pressure test the gearcase to find...
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    Does this gear and clutch dog look ok?

    Good used clutch dog and gear may be available.-----You have to win the state lottery to buy new parts.-----The detent set up is for neutral.----And it loads up the linkages to get a quick shift out of neutral.----Of course a determined operator with a remote control can still damage these parts...
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    1974 Johnson 25 hp backfire issue and other

    The screw with the small arrow is tightened when I install a set of breaker points.-----Then the cam screw ( big arrow ) is used to set the points.----Started doing it this way at a dealer over 50 years ago.-----That is how I would do it tomorrow !!
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