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    ‘77 70hp Johnson Repair and Carburetor Rebuild

    Compression should be around 140 PSI -----Perhaps test with a gauge or pull cylinder head for inspection.----You did already install a new water pump impeller I hope.
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    1994 Evinrude 30hp E30ELERM ignition went dead

    Facts----Get a proper wiring diagram.----The " i wonder what happens if I touch this approach " can cost money in a hurry.----Powerpack / stators / coils are not cheap.---The warning buzzer may be for overheating.----Save money work carefully.
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    Water Relief Hose Help???

    Well maybe it is just the hose / tube for the speedometer.----Best to post pictures or a very clear description along with model # of the motor.
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    Adjusting Trim Tab

    When you are behind the boat you turn the fin to the right , if boat takes off to the right.
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    Cracked block

    What are the chances of cranks in the block that you can not see at this time.
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    Well----The lower units on outboard motors use seals to keep water out.----Perhaps look into a better seal set-up.----I think I would find a better product to use.
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    1971 Johnson 2 stroke 4hp leaking lower unit oil out above gear case?

    You mix oil with the gas.-----Some of that oil does not get burned.-----It leaks out of the exhaust.------Keep an eye on the lower unit.-----If water get in replace the seals.-----Or pressure test the lower unit.
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    '88 Evinrude model difference.

    Yes it does look like a nice paint job with custom decals.-----Pictures of the powerhead ( cowling off ) would help.
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    You can do damage to the control box / cables when shifting with either motor not running or propshaft not turning.-----Just some of the finer points on outboards that folks do not understand !----When the motor is running the gears ( pinion / forward / reverse ) are all turning !
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    Unfindable(so far) gremlin

    Perhaps some do not know the difference between the 2 types of magnetos !
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    1972 merc 110 Blue Stripe hood, Ser# 3267158 Exhaust/Steam? coming out taletail

    ???----There is no head gasket on your motor !!!----A water jacket gasket.----But no cylinder head gasket.
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    Unfindable(so far) gremlin

    The universal magneto was used from about 1950 and up to about 1986 ( 4 HP ) ----It is a wonderfully simple and reliable unit.----2 ignition systems under the flywheel.---Allows motor to run on one cylinder in case of failure.----Cheaper to own and maintain then some electronic systems.----But...
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    Tube pulling?

    I ordered a 5 person pull toy.-----When looking for a tow rope the sales person asked ---" do you have enough power " and I said " 150 HP "-----So the rope I got would pull a small car out of a ditch.------All I am saying is make sure you have hefty rope and a solid place to hook onto the...
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    All " clutch dog " motors need the motor running or the prop shaft turning for easy shifting.----Not sure why some do not understand and argue about it.----Has to do with gears lining up so that clutch dog can slide properly.
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    Johnson 50 hp 1996 ran well then died.

    The electric primer replaces choke flappers.----The electric primer is a valve.----It is not a pump.-----When you push in the key while cranking it opens.----The fuel pump provides fuel to the open primer valve.----This fuel then goes directly into the motor and bypasses the metering circuits in...
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    Water leaking by spark plugs

    Replace the gasket.----Using heat on the block ( where bolt threads in ) will help getting bolts out.
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    96 evinrude 50hp sputters after WOT

    Test run with another tank and hose.
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    '88 Evinrude model difference.

    The----T ----Might refer to tiller operation.------Or power trim / tilt.-----And a 3 cylinder " commercial " motor generally come without oil injection or power trim and tilt.----Also some came as manual start.-----And commercial motors are identical to pleasure motors as far as internal parts.
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    Fact for you to ponder and understand.----When shifting those motors you have to turn the propshaft.
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    1999 Johnson 25 carb help req.

    Most folks simply have no idea how much it costs to maintain a parts warehouse that would cover 40 years of motors with 20 or more models each year and some with 600 parts each.-----Many products hit the market each year.-----No service or spare parts at all.----Just the way it has gone !
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