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    84 Evinrude 25hp Link and Sync clarification

    Fact-----When the stop adjustment is CORRECT it often looks WRONG to a novice.-----So put it back at 1/4" gap and test run.
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    70hp Force outboard idles high and Bogs down with throttle

    Check flywheel key ?
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    1966 40hp Big Twin to Suzuki DF25 on 14' SC holiday?

    Why would a big twin not troll for hrs ??----I trolled with a 235 HP V-6 motor , a 1982 model.-----Hour after hour and no issues.-----The parts and pieces do not know how big a motor is !!
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    The saga goes on and on !
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    Foam in carburetor

    It is condensation!---Fuel evaporating needs heat.-----So the carburetor body get cold.----Moisture condenses and fools you that there is a problem.-----Small aircraft have a " carburetor heat system " and you must wonder why that is.----It prevents icing !!!!
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    84 Evinrude 25hp Link and Sync clarification

    Over thinking on your part.----Post compression numbers.----Post pictures of that thin rod on side of the block...---Picture of the adjustable stop at the back at slowest idle.
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    1966 40hp Big Twin to Suzuki DF25 on 14' SC holiday?

    Myself I would stick with a good running 40 HP Evinrude------A simple reliable well built machine.-----Easy and cheap to fix / maintain.
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    Chrysler 45 hp Model 457HH Questions

    Started up a $25 458BA 45 HP Chrysler today.-----With an 11 year old helper mechanic.---Cleaned a plugged carburetor.---Fixed water pump / cooling issue.----Runs like a charm with 120 PSI on each.----Some wiring issues to sort out still.----No money spent on the repairs.
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    1985 Johnson 120 Goes WOT then falls on face

    Not sure why anyone would replace electronic parts like coils , powerpack because they might be worn.----They fail but do not " wear out " as suggested.----Trouble shooting needs to be done.
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    1999 15hp Johnson Stuttering at low RPM

    Compression test first.---A must do.-----Hope you have installed a new impeller as a precaution !
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    How to Tune Up Evinrude, Super 6.5 HP

    Si está en Canadá----evinrudeparts.ca----Me gustaría poder ayudar a encontrar una caja de cambios usada.
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    Bottom cylinder won’t fire but still has spark

    If a carburetor is plugged then one cylinder will be starved of oil.----Little bit of WD 40 won't help at all.
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    Bottom cylinder won’t fire but still has spark

    Make sure carburetors are free of restrictions.----No fuel going in also means no oil ??----Compression test results are ???
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    Bottom cylinder won’t fire but still has spark

    Agreed ----Look at the other lower carburetor.----These cross over.----Looking from front of boat the bottom right carburetor feeds the bottom left cylinder.
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    1989 70 hp mercury definite miss at all speeds

    Hook up a timing light to #1.----Take boat out into the lake.-----Run to full throttle and observe the light.-----Repeat with #2 and #3.-----Should tell you which cylinder has an ignition issue.
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    1988 L6 115hp idles and runs well at half throttle and WOT, but falls flat when put in gear at idle if I don't goose the throttle immediately

    The engine must respond to the low speed mixture adjustment !!-----So take bottom carburetor apart.-----Do not run motor again.-----A plugged carburetor means a blockage can starve 2 cylinders of oil !
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    1995 evinrude 90 hp pees at idle but doesn't when running higher rpms

    There are 2 different 90 HP models in 1995.----Which one is it ?
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    Looking for the Year of a Canadian Mercury

    About a 1975 model.----Where in Canada ?
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    How much kicker hp do I need?

    My personal guide is 10% of the main power.
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    Camshaft pulley 8 hp Honda not spinning camshaft

    Is it possible that valves are now bent ?
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