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    1967 evinrude lark4 40 hp

    You are too far away to walk over for a freebee.----Sorry.
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    1967 evinrude lark4 40 hp

    316368 called a SPRING used from 1960 to 1970 on the 40 HP.---And on the 20 / 25 / 35 / 35 HP up to 2005 models.-----.-------Lots of those around.---Dealer might even have it in stock.----Most old time shops would have a few laying around.-----They are proud of that item.----Only on sale at $38...
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    No Spark and Key wont turn the engine over.

    As far as I know it keeps the battery charged.-----Many motors ( 9.9 to 50 HP ) have electronic ignition and no battery or voltage regulator.
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    Best way to mount a 20” Evinrude 110 on a 25” transom?

    Carpenters used to say----" measure 2 X and cut once "------So yes you can measure boat and the motor.-----Then determine the steps to take.
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    No Spark and Key wont turn the engine over.

    Voltage regulator ?
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    1986 lowe 160 16ft -motor weight problems

    The 50 HP ( same as the 48 HP ) long shaft with trim and tilt is listed at 218 LBS on these.
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    Skeg Welding

    Whenever welding is done on a component there is a risk of distortion.------A welding shop that does these all the time would have a procedure in place.----Or they have likely made mistakes over the years and do not make them anymore.
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    1986 lowe 160 16ft -motor weight problems

    ???----How did you determine the weight of the 1988 model 48 HP special ?-----About 186 lbs is listed in the brochure.
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    Only way is take it apart for inspection and education.----You will be able to pick a better project after this one.
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    1956 Johnson 30 / Starter won’t turn flywheel completely

    I say ----Don't spend any money on this motor until you do a complete teardown.
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    Evinrude/ Johnson 20hp to 30/35 conversion HELP!!

    The electric primer has a red lever on it for manual operation.-----Or the manual primer shoots fuel in when operated.----All very easy if you understand how they work.-----The electric primer was used on electric start motors from 9.9 to 300 HP.----A wonderful item it is.
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    The motor has water in it.----When I see that rust on reed valves the motor has to come apart.-----Or it will take itself apart sooner or later.
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    Evinrude/ Johnson 20hp to 30/35 conversion HELP!!

    The electric primer valve is a far better set-up than a choke flapper.-----And an easy install if you understand how it works.
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    Visit ----leroysramblings-----Wonderful reading about how these motors work.-----And your 30 HP motor is just a bigger version of a 1956 model 10 HP.
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    Are you testing for spark with the plugs laying on the block ?----Not a good test.-----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on a test device ?---A good magneto will jump 1/4" easily with spark going ---Snap , snap that you can hear.------Carburetors should be empty when you hook up the...
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    The one in the glass bowl is a very good filter.-----Perhaps remove it ( for testing ) and see if you can get fuel into the carburetor.-----There is a screen under the cover on the fuel pump too.
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    If you can't find a trailer scale where you are located....

    What kind of boat ?------Any chance there is water logged foam in the hull?
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    Your Worst Nightmare.-

    Worst nightmare is working on ---" saltwater "----motors.-------There are procedures to remove bolts periodically and coat them with a sealant.
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    Johnson tn26 Recoil

    Getting spark might be as simple as cleaning the breaker points.-----Hard to see the condition of them here.-----Or it might involve replacing cracked coils. ----Can not see them either.
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    Lower unit

    Drain gear oil.------Repair with the " playdonium " and pressure test your work.-----Water leaking into the gearcase tends to get expensive.
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