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    99 Johnson 150

    It is just my opinion, but I do not believe the gearcase is as durable as earlier gearcases.----Has to do with how bearing carrier is held in place !!
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    83 - 20hp-30/35 conversion

    The choke / primer issue is a minor bump in your conversion.-----Just my opinion..-----Check and compare the gearcase on the 28 HP specials to see how it compares to your motor !!!
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    83 - 20hp-30/35 conversion

    The engine design came out in 1976.----All versions of this engine design were the same displacement.---It has been marketed as a 15 HP sail drive.( very small intake ports in cylinders ) and as a 35 HP before propshaft rating.-----The block is the same and the 20 hp motors for some years used a...
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    New boater with trouble starting engine

    Take cowling off the motor.----Post pictures or short video of the motor.
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    400-650 Mercury Thunderbolt information needed

    I would not put a 2 cylinder 402 on any boat that I own.----Find out what a 4 cylinder 650 weighs first.----It is heavier but not that much.
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    400-650 Mercury Thunderbolt information needed

    The 400 / 450 / 500 were 4 cylinder and painted " cloud white up to 62..------The early 650 was also a 4 cylinder with more displacement and a bigger motor with more weight..---I do not believe the 4 cylinder 650 was ever painted white.---Up until about 1966 they used the wonderful belt driven...
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    70 HP vs 90 HP Evinrude: Which to Buy?

    Nope.------Look for the fitting on the block where the TELLTALE hose ( water pump indicator ) attaches.-----It was on the side of the block but should have been moved long ago.-----Nothing to do with VRO.
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    1966 Sears Fiberglass boat 14ft info.

    Why would anyone say it is an Evinrude.----Perhaps only the seller !
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    70 HP vs 90 HP Evinrude: Which to Buy?

    The 90 is 99 cubic inches and the 70 is 56 cubic inches.
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    70 HP vs 90 HP Evinrude: Which to Buy?

    All these V-4 motors have issues with broken rings from 1977 model to 1998 models.-----Doing a rebuild on a 1993 model now.-----Had been apart with 2 new pistons already installed.----Found broken rings on 3 of the 4 this time.-----And a 3 cylinder 70 HP might also have issues.-----A compression...
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    70 HP vs 90 HP Evinrude: Which to Buy?

    There really is no difference between the parts on an 82 and 85 model 90 HP.-----The 85 model might have oil injection with the issues that go along with that.-----I think an 82 IF in good condition is an excellent motor.-----A big " if " on condition.
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    Propeller assistance

    We used to go with 4 or 5 people for these adventures and no problems for that 100 HP of the day !!
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    70 HP vs 90 HP Evinrude: Which to Buy?

    The 90 HP looks more like an 82 model to me.----Model # would end with EN* , with EN being an 82 model.
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    70 HP vs 90 HP Evinrude: Which to Buy?

    Any warranty from the dealer ?----Go with the V-4 model.-----But have a good look at it and and test compression.----In good condition that 90 HP will troll for hrs with no issue.------You will need to look at a new water pump impeller.---Also need to look at VRO if still equipped with...
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    Help & Analysis: 1988 Johnson 6 HP 2 Stroke

    A conventional 2 stroke does not NEED TO BURN OIL to run.----But it is something that happens.-----Oil is mixed with gasoline to provide lubrication to the spinning / moving parts.------Consider that the E-TEC and others actually run like a 4 stroke for part of the cycle.----The air is...
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    Propeller assistance

    Agreed-----In my younger days friends had a 1966 model 100 HP Johnson on a 17' deep V hull.-----Would pull 2 of us ( 25 years old ) up out of the water on slalom skis.----So check your motor condition and check your boat.
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    Shipping a Boat Across the Country

    A shipping company would know how to support a boat.-------And new boats are incredibly strong.-----After all consider what happens when a boat hits a 2' or 3' wave at 30 miles / hour.
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    Help & Analysis: 1988 Johnson 6 HP 2 Stroke

    Oh so many people are unfamiliar with a 2 stroke engine.-------Fact-----When piston is near / at bottom of the cylinder the fresh air / fuel charge is pushed into the cylinder.----But the exhaust ports are open and some fresh fuel and oil are pushed right out the exhaust as piston moves...
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    Help & Analysis: 1988 Johnson 6 HP 2 Stroke

    Sorry but,-----How many times do you need to read that this is normal on a 2 stroke ?----And there is no gasket at that joint either.
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    140hp evinrude OB rebuild help!!!

    They did not market a 140 HP in 1974 !!-----The model # is for a 1977 model !!----And 90 PSI means you need to test with another gauge.----Or charge the battery.----Or inspect starter motor and cables.
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