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    Need help 1989 100hp johnson GT100

    The motor is running.-----But not running on all I believe.---Best to post compression numbers here.
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    1998 Crest - Mercury Force Motor cover hits Back Deck

    Do not tilt motor until after the block has drained.
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    Does my engine have a problem? Or is this normal behavior?

    Oil is mixed with the gas before the fuel goes into the carburetors.----Have oil pump output checked as per the procedure in the manual.----Post compression test numbers.----May simply require the low speed mixture screws to be adjusted.----Installed a new impeller recently ??----Tested your...
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    No spark

    No money spent testing for you.-----Have battery load tested ( even if new ) a free service at many automotive stores.-----Take starter apart for inspection and ohm test on armature.-----Inspect battery cables.
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    1998 Crest - Mercury Force Motor cover hits Back Deck

    Add some spacers so that motor is moved away from boat by 2" or so ??
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    1989 Johnson 120 v4 Engine issues

    Why all the new parts ??----Run with timing light and see if you can find the cylinder with ignition issues.
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    Can't see my boat

    Are you towing long distances or 20 / 30 miles at a time ?
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    Voids found after new transom install

    Use ---west system --6-10-----Epoxy mixes as it comes out of the tube.-----Not expensive and is injected with caulking gun.
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    1989 Johnson 175 GT Rebuild Thread

    A GT 175 should be a bubble back.-----With big bore pistons.----A GT 175 is different.-----Have one myself for parts / rebuild.----Also has to do with propshaft rating / marketing.-----They did have to get rid of many parts in the warehouse in those years too.
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    78 85 hp johnson javelin

    Well------I could rebuild your motor powerhead and lower unit without glancing at a manual.-----So do not make any assumptions.---Check the fuel pump diaphragm !!!
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    78 85 hp johnson javelin

    Not uncommon to buy an " issue motor " these days.----Put away your axe.-----Stop replacing parts.---Start some orderly trouble shooting.-----These motors in good condition run very well indeed.
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    80hp evinrude sticky throttle

    Is it 80 HP or 1980 model ?-----Model # is ?----Without pictures it is hard to tell.----But inspect throttle cable.----Doubt you have to replace control box for a simple issue.----Inspected flywheel key ?
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    78 85 hp johnson javelin

    VRO was introduced in 1984 model year.
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    Loss of power- 40hp Evinrude E-tec jet

    Checked flywheel key ?
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    78 85 hp johnson javelin

    There is no VRO on 1978 models !--------Check fuel pump diaphragm.-----And how did this motor run for you last season ?----Water pump impellers need to be changed every 5 years or so.----Perhaps remove bypass covers ( 4 of them with 6 screws each ) to inspect pistons / rings.
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    1976 200hp Johnson Power on 2 Cylinders

    Make sure wires FROM the CDI modules are going to the correct coils.
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    Won’t start

    What do you mean by----" No electric choke " ----on this motor.----Sounds like you are not pushing in the key to operate the wonderful electric primer during cranking !!
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    **Help plz** Evinrude 88spl wont rev higher then 2500rpm

    Reasons for clean sparkplug.-----Plug not firing.---Bad plug lead --No fuel or too much fuel.---Ruptured diaphragm on fuel pump.-----Poor crankcase compression ?-----Did you remove the high speed jet ( found inside the float bowl ) for the cylinder with clean plug.
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    1999 Evinrude 50 hp four stroke

    It is a SUZUKI built machine.----Not much different than ones they build today.
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    **Help plz** Evinrude 88spl wont rev higher then 2500rpm

    Compression test is step # 1 on these.----How did it run last season and what happened ?---Checked flywheel key ?
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