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    1985 Evinrude 4hp no spark.

    Clean and set the points.-----No money spent.
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    1968 evinrude 55 triumph overheating

    I think pictures of it were posted long ago.-----Great motors but the 68 ( first year ) suffered from thin / weak piston skirts.----Also a weak piston assembly on shift solenoid.
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    2003 Johnson J70PL4STC 70 hp Outboard no start

    Remember that this a SUZUKI with Johnson decals.
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    Restoring my Johnson 6r72d

    Big shops do not work on these " old things " anymore.----They are a fine piece of machinery and worth repairing.----Your location?
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    Restoring my Johnson 6r72d

    That 6 hp was from 1965 to 79.----But a complete 5.5 hp lower unit from 1954 to 64 can also be used with minor modifications.
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    My safety tip of the day is...

    Left the harbor may times looking forward to the 6' waves.-----Single handed on a 30' sailboat.
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    My safety tip of the day is...

    Have been out in 8' and bigger on Lake Huron many times.---On 30' and bigger sailboats.
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    My safety tip of the day is...

    They really are ---" small oceans "---According to some.
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    1968 evinrude 55 triumph overheating

    The tubes were seated?-----Woodruff key is now in place?----The 2 plastic guide tubes were put into the pump housing?
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    1968 evinrude 55 triumph overheating

    Testing in a bucket with water 6" above the impeller?----On a hose ?----With boat in the water?
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    Restoring my Johnson 6r72d

    These are fantastic / simple motors.-----When I pick up one of these the block is torn down for a complete inspection.---Have 4 of them on the work bench now.---Consumable parts are easy to find.----If it still has the original head gasket , you should replace it with improved one.----Sierra is...
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    Another job for JB weld???

    Perhaps the cavity has a drain hole that is plugged.
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    Less people in box stores.

    The old guy said----" Those women were pushing and shoving at Chrismas shopping today.--- I will definitely go back tomorrow!
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    Survey

    Engine alignment is usually done out of the water ( new boat ) then time goes by and nature does it's thing as always.------Weak transom / stringers means that alignment on the trailer is NOT valid when boat is floating.----Or operating in rough seas.
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    Less people in box stores.

    The old ways are better for your local economy.
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    1991 mercury 60hp clutch problems?

    ???----Did you read post #2?
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    Less people in box stores.

    The modern way is ----" shop at home"---Click , click-----And support folks / businesses 1000's miles away.----Delivered to the door in 2 days.
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    time to replace power trim relays on merc 90hp 2001 again?

    I would investigate issues with wiring / trim motor.-----Replacing parts is not always the cheapest approach.
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    1991 mercury 60hp clutch problems?

    ???-----Very normal and exactly the way it left the factory.----In forward the prop ratchets when turned clockwise.----It locks when turned counterclockwise!
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    ‘91 merc 60hp overheating alarm buzzing

    Post serial # or check the parts book for your motor.
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