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    Should I purchase a 60HP 1969 Johnson hydro-electric shift outboard motor?

    The 60 HP models were marketed n 1970 and 1971.-----Yes the shift can be tested by turning flywheel with an 1-5/16" socket.----Sparkplugs removed.
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    1981 Evinrude 35hp question.

    I do not believe those parts on the side of the block are the shift DETENT parts !!----They are the shift interlock bits.------May allow the motor to be shifted in or out of gear at too high an RPM.----It also depends on what type of throttle control was used.----Single lever or dual...
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    1997 Evinrude 175 BE175EXEUC with fuel starvation issues

    No you would not see fuel leakage from the bowl !-----The fuel in the float bowl needs atmospheric pressure in order for the carburetor to work.----If there is a path that pulls air from the float bowl the carburetor may not function as designed !
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    Am I crazy

    Well I would seriously think of getting rid of that vintage OPTIMAX.------I do not believe that flavour of 2 stroke is well supported by factory.----You might get the best value on resale / trade in now.-----Don't be shocked at what a dealer might allow on a trade !
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    1964 18hp spark fail #1 cyl

    The magneto was engineered and built to be able to produce about 28,000 volts if in good condition.----That voltage will jump a 5/16" gap with a SNAP you can hear.------Sorry it does not take much voltage to jump a gap of 1/16" or so.-----And it does take more voltage to jump a plug gap when the...
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    1964 18hp spark fail #1 cyl

    Laying plugs on the block is a waste of time !!----I learned how to trouble shoot these simple magnetos 52 years ago.
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    1964 18hp spark fail #1 cyl

    When spark jumps a gap of 5/16" then you have " good spark " -----Or I would use a ----MERC-O-TRONIC ----Magneto analyzer to test coils and condensers.------All elegantly simple.----I am not there to see , hear or feel your motor.------Posting specific information only help you !
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Not sure what the pictures are trying to show.-----Just take in all apart and post some pictures of the pistons !
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    1964 18hp spark fail #1 cyl

    Here I follow my own trouble shooting procedure.-----Those wonderful OMC magnetos are very easy to trouble shoot.
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude

    BRP stopped making the big E-tecs and E-tec G2 motors for now.-----They are still providing parts for Evinrudes.-----In fact many parts for older Evinrudes are easier to get than many newer motors , all brand names !
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    Electric start with push button.

    The kit shown in the picture has the battery charging coil and the rectifier too !!
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    Awful Boat-Outboard Mismatch.-

    ???----" deadrise " refers to the angle of the V in the hull.----Not transom height.----Just use ---google ---to learn what deadrise refers to !
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    1981 Evinrude 35 hp - Shifter detent.

    The parts shown in the picture in post #1 are for the shift interlock. and the neutral start switch.-----It is possible that motor was shifted at too high an RPM without that interlock..-----The neutral shift detent is the spring and 2 balls on the propshaft.----Removal of those interlock items...
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    1964 18hp spark fail #1 cyl

    It is not uncommon for a coil to burn through and short out to the magneto plate.----You would have to remove the coil and look on the bottom of the coil.-----But test as follows.----Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" on both leads ?
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    Electric start with push button.

    The push button switch at the motor is ROBUST and no solenoid needed !
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude

    Most parts are easy to find if you know how / where to look.
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    1987 60 hp Evinrude vs 1984 70 hp Johnson

    The powerheads are the same HP !!-----One is rated 60 HP at the prop.-----Well it might be 62 .5 but they have to pick a nice number for marketing.
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    1997 Evinrude 175 BE175EXEUC with fuel starvation issues

    Checked carburetor float bowls ?----They are known to warp.-----Replace gasket on vapor separator.
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    Powerhead paintjob at the factory in the -80s, Johnson?

    Many shops today have switched to SERVICE work by appointment,----They do not do major repair work anymore.-----Just a fact.
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude

    Pull the port side head off.-----Likely you will find broken piston rings.-----The fact is that everyone of the crossflow engines will suffer that fate.
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