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    1975 25 hp Evinrude 25502B

    What are the compression numbers ?----Those carburetors are are elegantly simple to inspect / repair.-----Could be a broken carbon seal on bottom of crankshaft too.
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    When was my Evinrude 25 horsepower outboard made?

    The CT makes it a 1983 model.----Price can vary from region to region.-----Many shops do not work on older motors.------But someone who knows how to work on these simple motors might pay extra for a good one.
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    8HP 1997 2cyl, 2 stroke Yam

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on both leads , yes or no ?----Post results of a compression test.------Could be an issue with reed valves ( crankcase compression ) as well.
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    1977 Evinrude 35 hp Water Pump Model-35703H Serial-330156

    Evinrude / Johnson brands were taken over by BRP back in 2001?-----Stopped marketing the Johnson brand after 2007 model year.----Evinrude ( BRP ) stopped building / marketing outboard motors in June 2020 -----They are still in the replacement parts business.----Hard to say what the contract...
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    1992 6 hp 2 stroke dies when reeves increased

    Open low speed mixture screw 1/2 turn and test run.----Repeat if it still stalls out.
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    Mercury 5 hp outboard motor

    It is an " oil recirculation line " as clearly mentioned !
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    Permatex Aviation Gasket Former.-

    I think Searider just calls the engine block the " crankcase " here.-----Talking about putting cylinder head onto the engine..-----I believe " Island speak " is not always the same as the way everybody speaks.
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    adding electric start

    Your location ?---You need the correct starter for the 22 cubic inch blocks.----Some internet listing for starters are incorrect.-----They are not all the same.----Yes most of them came with the ring gear bolted onto the flywheel.
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    1996 130HP Evinrude PowerPack test question

    On many motors the water that comes out the tell -----DOES NOT GO THROUGH ---the block..--A wise owner would monitor how quickly water comes out after start up.----A water pressure gauge also helps monitor pump condition..----So in short a healthy tell tale does not always mean that motor is...
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    1975 25 hp Evinrude 25502B

    Check spark.----Might be running on 1 cylinder.
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    adding electric start

    Lots of those around that are electric start now.----Find a donor motor.----aomci----Post a wanted add there.
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    injectors for my 115 hp 2004 Yamaha engine

    Test run with a portable tank and hose.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    A visit to -----George Street-----Is on the list if and when I get to that small island.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    Looks like a good deal.-----Name of the small island where you are ?
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    1994 15 HP Johnson hard to start and rough idle

    Pistons are sized / measured at the bottom of the skirt.-----Even a new piston has about 0.010" taper
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    Fouled Crankcase.-

    Local store has a fully stocked isle of all these potions.-----It is there because it is promoted and folks buy the stuff.----Some work as described.
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    SEI vs. Quicksilver Transom Assembly

    ----Look for -----kings propeller repair.-----Ontario.----Freshwater used assembly might be available.
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    Mercury 5 hp outboard motor

    Perhaps a 1992 model.----No----It is a recirculation line !----Best to look up how a 2 stroke motor works.----Perhaps look at motor parts details found online.----In my opinion this is not really a MERCURY motor.-----It is made offshore and rebranded as a Mercury.----Other companies market this...
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    ‘63 Evinrude 3302s 3hp questions

    Carburetor / fuel issues usually turn out to be something else.---Not a compression issue.-----Pull the flywheel.----If the 2 coils are original it needs a new set.----If coils have been replaced ( most have been ) you might clean and set the breaker pointes.
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    8hp evinrude rough idle, dies when throttle is applied

    Proper spark testing does not use the sparkplugs laying on the block !---Swap coils.----If no change it is a bad coil.----If bad spark goes to the top., you might invest in a new powerpack.
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