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    Oil ratio 4 hp Evinrude

    The---ES ---makes it a 1990 model.
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    72 Evinrude 65HP Engine Cover Seal (Model 65272S)

    Search for----nymarine----Reproduction seal material is available.
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    Evinrude 15hp hard start.

    No in neutral you turn throttle handle to the stop for starting.-----Ignore the makings on the handle !
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    1984 90hp Evinrude, looking for picture showing where wire from VRO connects

    I do not believe the VRO on the 84 models had a " NO OIL FLOW " warning module.----So I would say the pump is a replacement and the warning module was never hooked up.
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    88 Johnson 25 won’t rev

    Fact.---They will run very well on one cylinder.----So check and see if you have spark on both leads.----I say it is running on just 0ne.
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    Johnson 115 lower unit/ mid section leaks water. Is this normal?

    II do not believe tightening any nuts will resolve this.----I think it is normal.
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    70 Johnson 9.5 points?

    Real spark on these jumps a gap of 1/4" or more.----How dooes your ignition perform on that test.-----Compression test needs to be done.
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    Johnson 150 Rebuild/Remanufacture Guidance

    Fact ----it is not possible for enough air to leak by the seal outside housing to hurt operation of this motor !----No sealer needed.
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    Evinrude 15hp hard start.

    I am going to be blunt here.-----A few choices.----Test with another hose and tank with fresh 50:1 mix.----Take motor in to have a shop check it.------Have shop show you in detail how to start this fine motor ( have one myself ) , show you the steps you are missing.----Or buy a new motor with...
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    Honda BF20 water in crankcase oil

    Just $5.00 ?
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    Why don't I see more jet motors?

    Many folks are say not spending coins supporting the millionaire pro sports athlete types.----Many have realized that if you spend beer tokens on a boat you will have that boat for the next weekend.-----After a pro sports event you ticket money is gone forever !
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    Newbie here

    A bin around for long time organization.------------aomci-----hundreds of experts on old motors there.
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    1984 35hp Mercury, won't go in reverse

    Tried adjusting the trunnion ( anchor point ) on the cable ?----I think there is a tutorial somewhere on this Mercury forum that will tell you what to do here.----Just look about 2 posts above your on the Mercury forum.----" Simple method of shift shaft set-up "
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    Johnson 1961 - 10hp - QD22 - Won’t Shift into Gear

    There are those people who would rather change a 59 cent pin instead of a prop that my be a bit pricy.----But yes a steel drive pin is what it uses.----Why not trouble shoot to get that motor idling as designed !
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    1987 Evinrude 8 bogging down

    Well the parts book clearly shows a low speed mixture screw.-----But how can you guess that it has all fixed jets.
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    1980 80 hp l4 wont stay running and smoke rolling out of carbs

    Reeds are actually allowed to be open a wee bit ( up to 0.007" ) and still work fine
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    1987 Evinrude 8 bogging down

    ???-------But the primer puts fuel into the motor.----This fuel bypasses the metering circuits that are inside the carburetor !----Blunt statement on my part.----Do not guess and assume when trouble shooting.----Learn how things work and repair as needed.
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    What does the choke do on a Suzuki EFI??

    As stated it is a THROTTLE only lever.----
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    Local Evinrude mechanic needed

    Fact----These are elegantly simple motors.-----There is a lot you can do yourself.----Many videos available too.-----First is a compression test.----Post your numbers.----Then check spark , it must jump a gap of 1/4" or more on both leads.-----My bet is that this motor is running on 1 cylinder.
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    1987 Evinrude 8 bogging down

    Step # 1 would be to have a look inside the carburetor.----Also inspect fuel pump diaphragm.
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