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    3hp jw-15 Johnson seahorse with no spark😞

    There should be no need to do any grinding on these parts.-----If coils look good and you did the points then there should be spark.----Often I see folks confused when working on this simple magneto.
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    propeller seal removal

    Your best plan is too pressure test the lower unit seals.-----Test running a motor in a bucket often results in sludge leaking around the prop.
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    3hp jw-15 Johnson seahorse with no spark😞

    Remove plate on top of flywheel allows you to inspect coils.----Or remove the flywheel.------Inspect magneto.-----Coils may be old and cracked.----Or breaker points may need cleaning and adjusted to 0.020"
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    Possible kill switch problem

    Temperature of the tell tale is not a good indicator of motor cooling !-----It only tells you that water pump is working.----Telltale stream does NOT circulate through the engine block on many motors.------Is oil injection in service and tested ?-----Has water pump impeller been...
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    propeller seal removal

    Model # or picture required of the lower unit.
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    '89 Johnson Propeller Issue(?)

    Is there a part # for the prop ?----And the diameter of prop is the first # ---The pitch is the second #-----So 13 X 11 seems wrong for your motor.
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    Shift Shaft removed, now can't get back into gear

    If you can see where the shift rod goes it might help to put a big shamfer of the end of the shift rod to help in re-alignment.
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    Shift Shaft removed, now can't get back into gear

    In many areas a 1991 motor would not be considered old.------And for many years these motors were built the same.-----Hurry and find what the working bits inside look like.------mercruiserparts.com------Have your serial # and click away.
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    Shift Shaft removed, now can't get back into gear

    Have you drained the oil to be able to see where / how the shift rod fits down there ?----And you are aware that the follower pin is pushed by a strong spring ?
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    Oil Leak Between Upper and Lower Unit

    Was there any water in the gear oil in the fall ?------Lower units can be pressure tested to find leaks.------But this type of leakage is normal on 2 strokes.
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    1999 50hp Johnson 2 stroke won’t start

    I suggest a visit to a shop.----It can be difficult to explain simple 12 volt circuits.----I can not recall seeing a red solenoid coming out of the factory.----Experimenting can lead to expensive mistakes.
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    1972 - 65hp model 65E3L-72S

    Time to visit a boat shop with hands on experience.----They will have the parts on hand or get them in a hurry.----I do not believe Amazon has any outboard experience on the payroll.
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    1999 50hp Johnson 2 stroke won’t start

    Is there a black wire going to one side of the solenoid.-----Or where does that black wire come from ?
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    1989 Evinrude 120 HP looper - Re-manufactured Power Head

    At home.-----Drain carburetors.-----Have your assistant turn prop by hand and give it full throttle.------Turn key on.-----Use a remote starter switch at the solenoid.----Crank and check timing.
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    1972 - 65hp model 65E3L-72S

    There should be no problem finding those parts for a 1972 model 65 HP.----Your location and where are you looking for the parts ?
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    1978 Johnson 15 stalls under load

    The telltale only indicates that impeller is working / pumping.-----It does NOT INDICATE that motor is cooling properly.-----If impeller is more than 5 years old you need a new one.
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    1958 Johnson 5.5hp Not Having Power

    You should be running this motor at 24:1 nothing else !-----Check clearance between flywheel and coils.-----If that is not the issue then those noises might be EXPENSIVE.----Possibly damaged bearings or gears.
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    1978 Johnson 15 stalls under load

    I think a compression test is a place to start.------The motor really does the same work ( spins a propeller in the water ) if you are in the boat by yourself or pulling a skier.-----The boat behaves different !!----But you might consider a lower pitch ( 8" ) prop for the towing work.
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    Advantages (differences) in I/O and inboard

    Consider a pair of 100 / 120 HP diesels in a trawler type boat..---- If you are just doing slow ( less than 10 knots ) cruising that would be the cheapest / hour.----Speed gobbles up fuel beyond belief.
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