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    1977 Johnson 140hp outboard -

    Well---40 volts from the solenoid makes no sense.----Load test the battery.----Inspect battery cables.----Take starter apart for inspection.
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    Tohatsu 6hp still not broke in having carb issues?

    Run the carburetor dry when done boating.----A dry carburetor does not gum up.
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    1961 10hp Johnson QD-22 Throttle Problem

    Be an easy fix here.----But we can not see or feel your motor !!
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    1961 10hp Johnson QD-22 Throttle Problem

    Does the vertical arm move when you operate the shift lever?----Prop must be turned when shifting.
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    1961 10hp Johnson QD-22 Throttle Problem

    Post pictures of the shift lever.----The area below the cowling where a pin moves that arm.
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    1961 10hp Johnson QD-22 Throttle Problem

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    Will only idle on fast

    That motor in good condition will idle and troll all day long.-----So something is wrong and it is up to you to trouble shoot.-----Are you the new owner of this motor ?-----Post compression test values.----And check to see if both leads have spark that will jump a gap of 5/16" or more.----Sounds...
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    flywheel not engaging with crankshaft, Johnson 50hp 1996.

    It would be rare for the 2 cylinder 50 to have a broken crank.---Your description in post #1 sure points to a loose nut / sheared key scenario.------But you right it might be a broken crankshaft.
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    flywheel not engaging with crankshaft, Johnson 50hp 1996.

    Well----Likely the key is sheared.-----Need a new factory key.----Assemble clean / dry and no lube.---Torque nut to 85 FT-LBS.-----Some folks have been tempted and put grease on the tapers.----Big mistake that.
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    1984 35hp Mercury, won't go in reverse

    Provide more information.-----Was lower unit off for pump work ?----New to you motor?----It is not fully shifting on the trailer ! Lower unit might have to be removed to line up shift shafts properly.----I am not there to see the simple issue.----Provide information.
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    Impeller Replacement - Among other things

    Those pumps are very simple.---- Hard to assemble it so that it will not work.----Put boat in water for a proper test.
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    Milky fluid on plugs and running out of carb when shut down.

    Outboard 200.------Is this your first outboard motor ?----Prepared to act on some good trouble shooting tips ??
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    Evinrude 15hp hard start.

    If it starts and quits on the first pull the choke has done it's job.----Try pushing choke in for the next 2 pulls.-----Understanding how motors work will help you getting it started.----These things are not the same as a modern vehicle.----There you take your seat.---Push a button and the...
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    Mercury Tracker

    It runs on the top 2 cylinder at idle.----Bottom 2 carburetors kick in to supply fuel at around 1800 RPM. and it runs on al 4 cylinders.
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    1984 Merc 9.8 lower unit swap

    Some will argue.-----Some 7.5 / 9.8 models have the spline that goes right into the crankcase.----They need that o-ring to seal the crankcase compression.-----Of course if you have never seen the inside of one of these then you will doubt when I try to teach !
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    Johnson Outboard Identification

    Carburetors were welded ???----Never heard of that before.----These carburetors are plentiful and reasonable priced in my neighborhood.----No need for drastic things like welding !!!
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    1988 40Hp Evinrude. Not seen before.

    Fairly common.----Yes that must be repaired.
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    1984 Merc 9.8 lower unit swap

    Some motors have the spline that is open to the crankcase.------Those do need the o-ring to seal crankcase compression !
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    Johnson Outboard Identification

    The ---EC-----makes it a 1998 model.----The last production year of these crossflow motors.----This motor does not show the big red plug on the wiring harness.----That was last used in 1995.-----You might want to ask this MEKANIK on some facts on these repair kits as they are the same from 1980...
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    Evinrude 15hp hard start.

    Remove cowling.----Remove 4 wee screws and remove cover on carburetor airbox / silencer.-----Pull choke on.----Visually check and see if choke flapper is closed.----Pull cord once and see if choke remains closed.
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