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    1980 35hp Johnson

    Possible that tell tale is plugged.----Or a common mistake is not enough water in a test bucket.----Water must be 6" above the impeller.
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    78 johnson v4 115hp hard to start after i put it in gear and Stalls.

    The question is ----Does spark jump a gap of 7/16" on a test device.----Your answer as it stands is a no.----Sparkplugs are not used to test maximum ignition output !
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    Evinrude fisherman impeller replacement

    Hurry------Visit -------leroysramblings-----Likely has instructions for this simple procedure on that 1956 model.
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    Rough running Evinrude V90

    The bulb must go hard.
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    Evinrude fisherman impeller replacement

    Your location ?-----I thought every outboard repair shop could do this job blindfolded.-----I used to do them all the time 50 years ago !!
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    Evinrude fisherman impeller replacement

    On the 5.5 HP you have to remove the powerhead.----Simple job with 7 screws and a few hoses.----Allows you to inspect / replace o-ring and gasket on the mechanical seal on top of the driveshaft.----A good design and the shift mechanism never goes out of adjustment like many newer motors.
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    78 johnson v4 115hp hard to start after i put it in gear and Stalls.

    Does spark jump a gap of 7/16" on all 4 leads , yes or no.-----Stop trying to run this motor.----Find the problem.-----If a carburetor was plugged you would be starving one cylinder of gasoline and most important ----OIL----as well.----You could do serious damage.-
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    1986 Mariner 40 HP Model 40ELO Fuel Pump

    I see the fuel pump available at $125.92 -----Hurry to your local Mercury dealer and order one for your motor.
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    1964 StarCraft jupiter

    Post compression test numbers.----Maybe a plugged carburetor.------Maybe a ruptured diaphragm in the fuel pump.-----Sheared flywheel key.-----Should be easy to determine what the issue is.
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    Johnson J90TLCNB 1982 90 hp; speedy sleeve for driveshaft?

    Well----I machine my own sleeves for Mercury carbon steel driveshafts.----In fresh water I have never seen a pitting issue on driveshaft on Johnson / Evinrude motors.
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    1964 StarCraft jupiter

    Motors are running on just one cylinder.-----Post video of the Johnson 50 trying to push the boat.
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    Boat won’t start, I’m at a loss

    Only 1 fuse.----Charge the battery ------Load test the battery.------Take starter apart for inspection , ohm test on armature , perhaps new brushes.
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    Old Mercury 3.9 sprays gas out of carburetor cover when priming

    Correct an able bodied individual can generate much more fuel pressure than the pump on the motor.----You will learn how much to squeeze the manual fuel pump.----It just needs to fill the carburetor so you don't have to use the recoil starter to do that.
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    Johnson 50 J50ESLEUS No spark after lay up

    Charge the battery / load test your battery.----No money spent so far.
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    Brand New, about to be, Boat Owner need advice about purchase

    Note-----The vessel identification / registration numbers appear to be missing / blocked out on them.
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    Figure this out , I`m confused

    Poor quality material ???---Chinesium parts ?-----And they appear to be stretched from over torque
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    Carburetor frustration

    Yes have a good look at that carburetor.----When you use the primer valve you are putting fuel directly into the engine.------This extra fuel bypasses the carburetors and metering circuits.----This ( to me ) points at issues with one or more carburetors.------But a carburetor merely responds to...
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    EVINRUDE MATE 1.5 AFTERMARKET PARTS ???

    Sierra has the aftermarket parts.----If it still has the original ignition coil it needs a new one.----New water pump impeller is also needed I say.
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    Lower unit failure on 72 runabout with 188 ford v8

    An SEI aftermarket is an option.----Much cheaper than factory parts to rebuild yours I think.----These units work.----No idea if they are durable like factory stuff.
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    Rough running Evinrude V90

    The simple fuel pump that mounts on the intake manifold can be repaired quickly with a new diaphragm.----About $10 or less.-----No need for $600 fuel pumps for me on that motor.
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