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    2000 Johnson 200 runs reverse( fly wheel spinning backwards) HELP , ITS CURSED!!

    OIS was used on the 150 / 175 models.
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    1986 Johnson 30 water pump

    It has to slide up.----Often times the paint prevents it from going up !
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    1986 Johnson 30 water pump

    Nope-----You have to slide the upper nut up.----Then remove the keeper from the upper shift rod.-------Lower unit should now slide off.
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    1977 Chrysler 10hp 100HA exhaust cover specs

    If screws are 1/4-20 NC threads the torque would be 80 inch lbs.
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    1984 Mercury 50 confused!

    Remove lower unit.-----Look up into exhaust housing.------Inspect the exhaust tuner for blockage.----Good flashlight required.
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    Need help 1989 100hp johnson GT100

    Some will argue-----These motors are nearly world famous for broken piston rings.----With 105 PSI on my tester the motor would be coming apart I think.-----Easy to inspect pistons / ring via the 4 wee bypass covers on the side of the block.
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    Only Running on One Cylinder

    Sorry-----But the top carburetor only feeds the top cylinder !!-----Your motor is in fact 2 separate engines ( crankcases ) and there is a need to understand the concept !
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    1980 johnson 9.9 bogs down when trying to go to full throttle.

    Compression test first.-----Then see if spark jumps a gap of 3/8" ( 1 cm ) on both leads.-----Check flywheel key.
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    1988 Johnson VRO overheating alarm - help

    I am sure it was fixed about 5 years ago !!!
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    Mercury 85hp runs fine on Muffs but Boggs down in Sea

    It only sounds " perfect " to the untrained ear on a hose.----Agree you need to adjust low speed mixture screws till bogging stops !
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    Only Running on One Cylinder

    Linkages do not go out of adjustment on these. !!----Sounds like you just need to revisit your carburetor work.----Perhaps a high speed jet ( orifice plug ) is plugged !
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    Need help 1970's Evinrude 90hp " No fire on all plugs "

    Just replace the stator and timer base.----These are the only parts that could be the issue here.
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    Water in gear oil

    Most motors have 2 plugs.----Drain / fill and a vent plug with nylon washers..-----Any pictures of this drain plug that does not have a washer ???----What motor ?
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    1988 Johnson VRO overheating alarm - help

    This was 5 years ago.----Like fixed with new water diverters.
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    2002 Mercury 3.3hp Gear Shift Adjustment.

    The parts book clearly shows the shift mechanism.
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    1958 35 hp Big Twin needle valves

    Fix what is wrong with packing and jam nut !
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    1958 35 hp Big Twin needle valves

    Something is wrong here.-----Packing washers and proper tightening has always kept those needles from wandering.
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    60's OMC small hub large hub props

    And they also discovered that the ---" sleek pointy nose " -----Was not faster.-----The small hub 9 1/4" was developed for those 88 / 90 HP V-4 inboard 2 strokes.----Very fast turning prop compared to today.
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    Water in gear oil

    Gearcases are sealed.-----No such thing as water or condensation should get in past good seals.
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    99 90hp 3cyl

    Time to do some orderly trouble shooting.-----New factory parts used?----Or parts from an internet / online seller ?
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