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    Honda BF20 gear selection issue

    When shifting on the repair stand you have to turn the prop.
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    40th Annivesary

    The 50th anniversary was 1972.
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    Mercury 15HP 4 stroke throttle sticking

    The motor is running when you try and shift it ?
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    1970 25hp deceleration after run at WOT

    ???---Look at the shaft on the port side of block.----And I know that the impeller drive pin is not plastic !!--I did not mention a pin on the driveshaft.-----Some simple trouble shooting needs to be done.----Good luck with your motor.
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    1970 25hp deceleration after run at WOT

    There is no difference between a 70 and 71 model except for cosmetics / color of paint.---Run with timing light hooked up and see if spark goes away on one cylinder.-----It should be easy to determine the loss of power.-----Plastic pin on bottom of vertical shaft still in one piece.
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    1970 25hp deceleration after run at WOT

    If coils have never been replace it is due for a set.----Pull the flywheel.
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    1974 Evinrude 25hp wont run.

    You think you have spark but to me it appears you don.t.-----With starting fluid the motor should at least bark at you like wild dog.-----revisit ignition work !!!!
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    Need help with tachometer

    It is a Mercury tachometer.
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    Kinda running Evinrude

    Why the----haha in post #3
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    1989 Evinrude 30 2-stroke losing power at high RPMs

    Looks like sparkplugs were not at fault.----I do not like plastic tanks.-----I prefer the metal tanks from the 1960's and 70's.
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    Kinda running Evinrude

    Compression is very suspect.-----I Would first test for proper spark ( 7/16" gap ) if that is good I would pull one of the cylinder heads.----Hopefully you did not buy a new VRO pump !-----A head gasket is cheap compared to throwing electronic parts at it.
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    1970 25hp deceleration after run at WOT

    Not the screen.-----Check the diaphragm in the fuel pump.----Mixing gas and oil at a 50:1 ratio ?----Checked gear oil in the lower unit ?-----Any water in the gearcase ?
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    1974 Evinrude 25hp wont run.

    The term ---" great spark " ----Means nothing to me.----Answer this , does spark jump a gap of 5/16" ( 8 mm ) or more on a test device.
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    1987 Johnson 140 VRO stalls when i put in gear in the water

    I can not see , hear or feel your motor.------It is up to you to answer the questions / do the trouble shooting.------To answer with ---" I don't have a tester "---- is nonsense and does not help you in any way.----So get a tester or run to your local boat repair shop.----Yes I can be blunt...
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    Can a 1976 15HP carb fit on a 1990 9.9HP Evinrude ?

    Why not put a 20 hp ( 1996 model 20 hp) carburetor on it.-----Use the adapter plate.-----Then it will really make the boat fly.
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    1987 Johnson 140 VRO stalls when i put in gear in the water

    Perhaps look into getting your money back.
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    1987 Johnson 140 VRO stalls when i put in gear in the water

    Do you have spark on all 4 leads that jumps a gap of 7/16" on a test device, yes or no ?
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    1970 25hp deceleration after run at WOT

    Water pump impeller ?----Fuel pump diaphragm ?
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    1987 Johnson 140 VRO stalls when i put in gear in the water

    The 2 steps to start with.-----Compression test.-----Post the values.-----Then a spark check.-----Does spark jump a gap of 7/16" on a test device ?-----How did the motor run for you last season ?-----Is oil injection in service ?----Was it tested for output ?------Or mixing at 50:1 in your tank ?
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    2010 Evinrude E-Tec 60 HP cold start up issues

    In my opinion it is easy to take the starter apart for inspection / testing.-----Some will just rush out and buy a new one.-----I would like to be sure before I buy new parts.
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