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    73 1150 fuel pump/flow question

    The pressure operated pumps are very reliable.----Rarely fail.----Might need a new $5.00 diaphragm one in a while.
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    A new shift rod cover and gasket is the easiest / cost effective fix.
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    The seal is an o-ring INSIDE that cover.
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    1989 model 70hp Johnson

    They are not breather tubes at all.----The electric primer valve ( not a pump ) put fuel directly into the airstream ( via those wee hoses ) for starting.---Push key in while cranking to start this motor.----And read a few books / manuals before launching your boat it could save you a lot of...
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    Gas spewing from Carb

    What do you mean by the ---" secondary butterfly "----Never heard of such a thing on these motors.
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    87 johnson 30 throttle help

    See post #4
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    1989 model 70hp Johnson

    Pumps do not operate on vacuum.-----They operate with a pressure pulse from the crankcase.
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    Is It Worth it

    There is no cylinder head on this motor !----Remove intake bypass cover and have a look at pistons and rings.----Cover usually is 1-1/4" wide X 4" with 3 screws.
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    1060 Evinrude fisherman 5.5hp

    Maybe the coils are rubbing on the flywheel.----Coils need to be set / adjusted properly.----Factory has a special tool for that.----Visit ----leroysramblings-----For all you need to know on that simple magneto.
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    Sync cam throttle on 71 Johnson 25hp

    Lots of good fuel pumps are replaced as a wild guess.-----Run with a timing light to see if ignition has a miss.------And I agree a 50 year old motor needs lower unit taken apart for inspection of clutch dog.----No special tools or knowledge needed.
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    Intermittent Alarm

    Correct ,--- item #26 is the switch.
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    89 johnson 20 hp jumps out of forward

    An 89 model does not suddenly need a different shift rod.----Is the lower shift rod fully screwed into the lower unit ?----I think I made that tool using a plastic plumbing fitting at 29 cents.
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    Johnson 150 Rebuild/Remanufacture Guidance

    Do not use the caged bearings !!---Use the upgraded / improved / better individual bearings.-----Use the factory parts.
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    Intermittent Alarm

    There is a switch between the fuel pump and fuel tank.------When fuel is restricted it sounds the alarm.
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    84 omc sea drive 1.6l 2BALCR

    Just 5/16-NF
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    Intermittent Alarm

    ??----If there was a leak it would not trigger a fuel restriction alarm.
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    Boat won’t plain starts too then just spins like slipping clutch

    Spun prop hub.----Easy to try another prop.
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    Cable won't thread all the way

    ????-----What boat ?--What cable ?----Shift / throttle or steering ?
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    lower unit identity

    Hurry----Run to a boat shop for help.----These online sellers are not that well versed in " motor speak " in my opinion.---Should be easy to find a seal kit.
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    Are newer 4 cycles vastly improved?

    I cut grass with a 1967 model 2 stroke LAWNBOY power mower.----Runs like new with lots of power.----And I know how that machine was built.-----Know how to maintain it.
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