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    1978 Johnson 70HP head scratcher

    So does the motor run like new with the new stator ?
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    1978 Johnson 70HP head scratcher

    What was wrong with the old stator ??----Or just replaced it as a " lets try it " move.
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    1978 Johnson 70HP head scratcher

    That all looks very nice.----Looks like stator has been replaced already.
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    1986 Yamaha 200 Slow Starter

    I would take the starter apart for inspection.-----Very easy to do.-----Yes when folks get near a boat they have an extreme desire to get the motor started.-----After driving for say an hour or more the temptation is to crank and crank till motor starts.-----Results in many damaged starter motors.
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    CSM Cold Start Merc DIY Direct Injection Y'all

    You can find the electric primer on Johnson / Evinrude from about 1980 to 2005 models.----Used on motors from 9.9 to 300 HP.----Yes the unit is that simple and very good and reliable.----Most boat shops would have some kicking around !
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    1976 johnson 115 shifting issues

    What was found as per post #2 ??
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    Primer bulb to transfer gas into another tank.

    I can't tell from here.----It should work with a good quality bulb.
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    Primer bulb to transfer gas into another tank.

    The primer bulb is nothing but a manual pump.-----Moves fuel in the direction of the arrow on the bulb.-----Should work doing what you did.
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    89 200hp 2.5 dead cylinders not getting fuel?

    Check the shift interrupt switch.-----It is located on the engine block.----Stops spark to 3 cylinders during shifting.
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    1963 10hp Johnson QD-24 Flywheel rotating the mag plate

    I refurbished a 63 model 10 HP a few years ago for the 8 year old grandson.-----A wonderful smooth running motor.-----He could start it by himself when motor was warmed up.---Time to look for a used flywheel.-----your location ?
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    Johnson 150 Rebuild/Remanufacture Guidance

    All aluminum casting warp / distort with time and heating / cooling cycles.----That cover will flex and fit properly with the torque.
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    94 fast strike idle issue

    What is your starting procedure ?-----You are pushing the key in while cranking it over ?----Raising the fast idle lever ?----How did it start for you last year ?-----Possibly your first time with a boat and motor ?
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    Johnson 150 Rebuild/Remanufacture Guidance

    You need to understand that this is a precision joint.-----It is a metal to metal joint.-----It absolutely has to go metal to metal for proper clamp up of those split main bearings !!----It is nearly impossible to lose crankcase compression in those areas near bearings and seal rings---You hope...
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    1963 10hp Johnson QD-24 Flywheel rotating the mag plate

    Nope.-----I do not believe the cam is the issue.----Position of the flywheel is determined by the TAPERS on flywheel and crankshaft.-----Check assembly / position of magplate and retainer plate !
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    E150DCXSCR 2008 150hp

    I do not believe there is any benefit to mixing gas and oil in your fuel tank.---Gasoline does NOT go through the crankcase at all.----The oil is NOT mixed with the gasoline on these motors !-----The oil is injected at locations on the engine block.---E-Tecs are a different animal.-----Consult a...
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    Middle Throttle rod for 63 Evinrude 28 HP

    Simple----Put shift lever in neutral.------Rotate magneto plate till it hits the interlock bar.-----Find this on the starboard side of the block.-----That is your start position.
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    Help needed-1990 evinrude 70hp carb question

    Running with VRO or mixing at 50:1 in your fuel tank.-----Run with timing light to see how spark behaves at lower speeds.
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    40 hp 1966 Evinrude full speed problems

    Your motor needs certain things to run correctly.----It has 2 ignition systems ( one for each cylinder )-----It needs fuel and not too much fuel.----Spark at the right time.----Compression in the cylinder.-----Compression in the crankcase.----Correct propeller fitted to match the type boat you have.
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    40 hp 1966 Evinrude full speed problems

    Oh well----Most folks start on these motors by cleaning the carburetor.----So give that a try.-----If that does not get the results you are hoping for then take a stab at something else.---I think there are many tutorial videos on u-tube that cover this popular series of motors.--------Sorry.
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    1985 150 xp

    you need an outboard tachometer that runs off the alternator.------Some control boxes are prewired where you plug in the tachometer.-----some have a gray wire and purple for power and a black ground.
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