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    65hp evinrude no power

    That motor needs 4 things to run.-----Spark at the right time.-----Correct ( not too little and not too much ) amount of fuel.-----Compression in the crankcase.----Compression in the cylinder.-------So inspect your fuel pump diaphragm.----Costs no money.----For me it is hard to believe those...
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    J50leds no spark

    Well ---12 volts is not used to make spark on this motor.----Check the kill switch.----Take ohm readings on the ignition charge coil and sensor coil.----Post your numbers.----How did the motor run for you last year ? ---What happened when you lost spark?---Is the battery in good shape ?---Have...
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    Help! Lower Unit movement 1963 Evinrude 40HP

    Agreed rubber on the mounts has separated from metal.----Something that happens with time.-----New ones might be expensive.---" good " used ones might be available.---=Your location?
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    short shaft or longshaft how do i measure my 1979 johnson 35 h p

    I clearly stated that a 15" short shaft can be changed to a long shaft with a kit.----The kit would include a 5 " spacer !!
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    '88 Evinrude 90Hp not achieving WOT

    Remove cylinder head for inspection !
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    Need help identifying a 85hp Johnson/Evinrude

    Well----Your motor is a 1969 / 70 / 71 / 72 model.
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    short shaft or longshaft how do i measure my 1979 johnson 35 h p

    The spacer would only be used if it was a regular 15" shaft converted to 20".----As clearly indicated in post #8 I believe !!!!
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    1997 Johnson 70 hp water pump impeller o-ring

    Well done !
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    1963 Johnson Super Seahorse 75hp Electramatic

    Put 12 volts to the green wire and see if prop turns one way with some drag and locks up in the other direction.
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    1963 Johnson Super Seahorse 75hp Electramatic

    Electric shift was first offered in 1962 models.
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    short shaft or longshaft how do i measure my 1979 johnson 35 h p

    The model # indicates long shaft with an ---L--- in it.----Or a standard 15" would have a 5" spacer to convert to long shaft.----With a picture of your actual motor it is identified in mere seconds.
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    primer bulb

    Agreed---Same mistake made on each carburetor.
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    Need help identifying a 85hp Johnson/Evinrude

    Post pictures of the actual power head.----Could be a 1969 ----to 1979 model.----Easy to pin point with pictures.
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    '88 Evinrude 90Hp not achieving WOT

    Lots of work and guessing done.----But step #1 is a compression test.----Post your values.----These motors are nearly world famous for broken piston rings.
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    1963 Johnson Super Seahorse 75hp Electramatic

    If it is an electramatic the throttle cable has nothing to do with the shifting.---NOTHING.------Find the wires going to the lower unit at the motor.----A green and blue.----Do an ohm check from green to ground.----Do an ohm check from blue to ground.----They should read the same.---Post your...
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    New points not gapping, 1957 Johnson 35hp Javelin

    Follow these steps.----Remove points. -----Back out the little cam screw 1 turn or a little more.---Install points-----TIGHTEN DOWN the screw with that special thin flat washer.----Yes tight.-----Rotate crankshaft to open points and adjust to 0.020" with the cam screw.------You now have them set.
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    1997 Johnson 70 hp water pump impeller o-ring

    Well, well----How about that.
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    Evinrude 60hp 1985 not starting

    Running on 100:1 is a huge mistake.----Just put on a new starter.
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    Need assistance. 1984 Evinrude 90 VRO V4

    There is a spot on the intake manifold near the starter motor. .----You put the 1983 model fuel pump there.----It mounts directly over the pulse port ( remove the plug first ) with a gasket and 2 screws ( 10-24 thread ) , then re-arrange hoses.----Plug VRO pulse port.
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    Original 1998 OMC 176615 Stainless Steel Boat Propeller- can it be rehubbed?

    Prop shops have the hubs and a hydraulic press to do the job.
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