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    1975 evinrude 70 hp

    VRO did not come out till 85 on the 3 cylinder.----Mix at 50:1 in your tank.----Make sure carburetors are clean.-----Install a new water pump impeller.----Read an owners manual before launching you pride and joy.
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    1997 35HP Johnson won't idle...needs rich/lean screw adjustment.

    All those parts and beer tokens and a " no fix "
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    Who has starting doing all their own maintenance?

    U-tube can be a good teacher.------But I have seen some presenters that had some wild ideas and were not experts in the field !
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    1957 evinrude fastwin 18hp ventilation problems.

    Find the 5" extension kit.---They are not hard to find !----Your location ?----Find a kit at the local meet for the ----aomci-----Or find one on the aomci----website !
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    Docking question

    At the local marina many years ago.-----Wind was really blowing.-----A transient skipper came in to ask for some help to move his 40' boat to another , more protected slip.----Couple of us volunteered to man the dock / lines for this skipper.----I tell you he had total control of his boat and...
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    1997 35HP Johnson won't idle...needs rich/lean screw adjustment.

    Does not go by turns on these.----Needle is set to a dimension.----What other trouble shooting was done ?
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    e30dplisc trouble

    The lift pump is operated by crankcase PRESSURE pulses.----And not vacuum.
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    Johnson 70 3cyl overheating

    0432955 shows a thermostat cover !
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    1985 and 1989 Johnson 90hp VRO parts interchangeable?

    Or swap out the entire ignition system.
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    e30dplisc trouble

    Are you scoffing at the advice here ?
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    Johnson 70 3cyl overheating

    The latest / greatest water pump repair kit recommended a different thermostat cover and poppit spring.----Did you install those ??
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    1995 9.9 Johnson outboard with oil leak.need help!

    There is an 0-ring seal on the shift rod.----2 seals and an 0-ring on propshaft bearing housing.----2 seals on the the driveshaft below the water pump.----Water pump does not cause oil leaks.-----Some oil leakage out the prop shaft / propeller area is normal for a 2 stroke.
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    e30dplisc trouble

    Fuel pump or low pressure lift pump.-----Clear identification must be made.
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    1985 and 1989 Johnson 90hp VRO parts interchangeable?

    Many , all mechanical parts interchange.----Electrical parts work the same way but may be different part numbers due to length of wires , eyelets or plug in connecters.
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    e30dplisc trouble

    Have a good look at the fuel lift pump diaphragm.
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    e30dplisc trouble

    What is your motor doing / not doing.----They are proud of those injectors, as in BIG $$ and a replacement injector must be set up / matched to the ECU.
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    Speed/HP boost for towing kiddos

    Bigger motor.
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    evinrude carbs

    No ----I do not think gas supply for the carburetor goes to the plastic cover.-----The wee hose from the primer valve ( it is not a pump ) injects fuel when key is pushed in during cranking.----This fuel does not go to the float bowl or metering circuits in the carburetor.
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    Johnson 70 3cyl overheating

    Picture of the modified tell tale location ?-----Installed the latest thermostat modification ?-----Cover and spring ?
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    Low compression #5, 115hp inline 6

    Considering the cost of a new 4 stroke motor.-----And the required dealer support at $100+ / HR for these electronic / plastic marvels.-----An older inline 6 is a good deal.----Tear it apart.----Inspect everything and with new pistons / rings it will run for years to come.
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