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    '86 Johnson 50 hp, rough idle, rich on one cyl

    I'm not discounting anything offhand at this point, because I'm clearly missing something, but I would think that very odd given that it runs so well at WOT, and with the even 135 compression numbers.
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    '86 Johnson 50 hp, rough idle, rich on one cyl

    For kicks and giggles, I pulled the pulse line running to the fuel pump, and ran it by pumping the bulb - no change, nor is any fuel leaking down the pulse line, so the fuel pump is good. A lot of reading I did pointed to reed valves - swapped them top for bottom, and still no change...
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    '86 Johnson 50 hp, rough idle, rich on one cyl

    I just swapped the carbs with each other and did a cylinder drop test, problem stays with the same #1 cylinder, so it's not the carbs.
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    '86 Johnson 50 hp, rough idle, rich on one cyl

    Yes and yes on replacing floats and needle valves.
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    '86 Johnson 50 hp, rough idle, rich on one cyl

    1986 Johnson 50 hp. VRO engine, VRO has long been removed/disabled by previous owner. Unknown history, other than 'ran when parked,' and has been sitting for 6 years. I've got everything running fine, except I'm currently dealing with a shaky idle. Engine starts very easily (this one has...
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    '85 Suzuki DT65 carb issue after cleaning. Is ultrasonic cleaning an answer?

    According to these pics, it appears that the #1 switch should be the timing advance after 12 degrees, and the #2 switch is the idle switch. This also implies that the green wire should be on terminal #1 (timing advance) and the brown wire is the #2 (idle switch). Mine were simply soldered in...
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    '85 Suzuki DT65 carb issue after cleaning. Is ultrasonic cleaning an answer?

    I've been struggling with this issue for the past month or so. I've never run this engine - it came as a parts engine with another one I've purchased, but was told that it did run before. I swapped this DT '65 powerhead into service on my outboard jet. I knew it had a carb issue, and a broken...
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    '89 Suzuki DT55 intermittent power loss/shutdown

    I have a 1989 Suzuki PU55 Jet (factory installed outboard jet, but from the midsection up, it?s a DT55, so we?ll call it that). It?s been running fine until a weeklong trip earlier this month. It's set up as a tiller, so a key switch is the only thing hooked up, no gauges, warning lights...
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    Shareaproject.com issues....?

    It's been quite a while since I've last logged on to this forum. Not really sure why, guess I got busy, and we all know how that goes. Since I know a lot on here use(d) that particular site, I figured I'd inquire here. Anyway, I've been using shareaproject.com for awhile, as a handful of...
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    Horsepower at the pump.

    My next boat project is one to use a jet ski motor in a 14 - 15 ft. jon boat, to run shallow rocky rivers, much like this guy. http://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=8385&hilit=seadoo Anyway, I found my engine, 650 Rotax out of a 1993 XP. Wasn't quite the engine I wanted, but I...
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    Late '60s 6 hp cooling issue

    I have been doing a little work on this late '60s 6 hp Johnson I picked up for a song. Because the motor is missing the ID plate, I only have the serial number to go by. Wbeaton and I have guessed it to be a 1968. If someone has a year list that goes into the 2.75 million serial numbers, I...
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    Thermostat and pressure relief

    For whatever reason, I have never bothered to take the time to learn about thermostats on an outboard. Thus, while working on a 50 hp Johnson, I have discovered a need to figure them out. What we are working with is a 1979 Johnson 55 motor, that at some point, had the powerhead replaced by a...
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    Outboard inspecting questions.

    Although I circulate outboards through here from time to time, I have yet to purchase one believed to be in running condition, where a compression test or lower unit oil inspection would be a deal breaker. So, I am not sure about what is the proper method about inspecting one of these. Most...
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    Shoplifting dog

    Watch the video along with it. Shows the surveillance tapes. http://www.wsbtv.com/family/18358048/detail.html#-
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    1981 Yazoo Jon boat conversion.

    Keep in mind, I am a 15 year old, and have very little experience working with metals, especially aluminum. This is definitely as much of a learning experience for me, as it is a hobby. Bought this hull and trailer for 600. Planned on making an all around boat, with a leniency towards bass...
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