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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    The fuel pump has nothing to with the motor starting.-----It keeps carburetor full after the motor has started.----Filter issue ?
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    The motor gas been converted to run with a fuel pump.----No need for the pressure tank.
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    56 Johnson Javelin 30 Restoration / New to this

    It left the factory with a 2 line pressure tank.----But many were converted to a single line with a fuel pump.------Describe the fitting on the motor.----Is it 2 pins ?-----Or 2 pins with one pin above it ?
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    2002 90hp johnson outboard shift rod measuerment

    It be 21-1/4"
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    Flushing Evinrude 9.9

    If flushing is a huge chore then just buy another motor every 5 years.----No effort involved.----Many folks use that approach.
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    Evinrude/ Johnson 20hp to 30/35 conversion HELP!!

    Since 1977 to end of production in 2005 ( ? ) the 2 cylinder 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 HP model have used the same design block and same displacement.----It is 31.8 cubic inches or 521cc for the metric folks.------Remember the early 35 was powerhead rated and later 30 HP was prop rated I...
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    88 mercruiser 4.3 low compression and water in oil.

    Perhaps the engine was not winterized properly.-----Lots of those in Texas area last winter.
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    Evinrude/ Johnson 20hp to 30/35 conversion HELP!!

    Part numbers are usually 6 digits.----So review that part #
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    Evinrude/ Johnson 20hp to 30/35 conversion HELP!!

    Your location ?
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    Mercury 90 ELPTO will not turn with slow start up.

    Need to explain that a little better.-----Like what is a ----" slow start in up position "------And does electric starter not engage ?-----Does it not shift into forward ?
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    HULL REPAIR QUESTION

    Well------It could also be that the previous owner had issues with a boat with ----OSMOSIS ----gelcoat blistering.-----Bought this boat new and smeared on a tar based barrier coat.---Added a keel guard for shallow water .-----Could not have cared for cosmetics.----This might in fact be a good...
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    HULL REPAIR QUESTION

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    Why engine cut off when increasing the Accelerator?

    Please explain what you mean.------" oil is sucking into the piston "-----What did you observe ?----Or did you see a lot of blue smoke ?-----Is there an oil injection system ?-----Or mixing at 50:1 on it.
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    HULL REPAIR QUESTION

    ????-----Any other pictures of this boat.----Was somebody sipping / smoking something when they painted / worked on the bottom ?----I am not sure I would take this on.----And I am sure most shops would see a liability issue touching this " boat "---Only my opinion.
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    88 spl johnson water jacket cover touque specs

    The 1/4 " screws on Johnson outboards are torqued to 60 - 80 INCH LBS
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    1972 evinrude 9.5 need long shaft or different trim?

    You could raise it 1/4" at a time and test run.----Some will argue , but that would be my approach.
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    LED safety issue

    There you go.-----Just read an article on safety to do with ---" infotainment " and controls on new vehicles.-----I can not understand how authorities have allowed it to develop with huge gps / video screens to distract drivers.----I have 2 vehicles with wiper controls on one on the right side...
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    1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC Gearcase Seal Replacement

    The rubber seals do wear out over time.-----Give yourself a pat on the back for doing this seal kit.----Nothing to it if you did the powerhead.---I suggest a total " take apart " of the gearcase.-----Inspect bearing rollers above pinion gear.-----Water inlet screen is easy to...
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    LED safety issue

    Just use ---google or you tube to see issues with LED traffic lights in areas where there is snow.-----Winsor ( near Detroit ) has had issues.----Known to have issues with LED traffic lights !!
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    LED safety issue

    I understand in some areas there are folks ready to respond to clear traffic light issues..-----You know the ones in tubes.-----They tend to fill up with snow.
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