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    1987 dt30 fouling plugs??

    I have a 2 cylinder dt30 and I'm not real sure where my problem is. Seems like I'm fouling plugs due to the gap I'm using. Motor will not start with the them set at .039. Fires at .020 but I'm not getting good idle but it will run at wide open but will foul plugs and will not start back up. I've...
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    1998 90hp Johnson no forward gear

    I was out last weekend docked my boat to eat and 1 1/2 later left only to find out I had no forward gear I never heard or felt anything abnormal. When throttle forward motor is still in reverse. My question is could I be experiencing a throttle cable problem before I start to tear into the lower...
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    merc 200 no power

    hey guys. i have a 1980's merc 200 20hp. in colder conditions it seems im running on one cylinder. warmer days runs great. is it possible a coil is bad? any help would be appreciated! thanks!:confused:
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    piston?

    hey guys. i just found out i need a new piston and head on my 71 25hp rude i had to put a heli-coil for my top plug and looks as if the top of the piston hit the heli coil and breaking apart. and i was wondering if you guys know where i might could get some good used parts or any good sites...
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    1987 50hp johnson water in top cylinder

    :(Is there anything i should check other than the headgasket? or while replacing the headgasket should i check or replace any other parts? i replaced the impellar today and rebuilt both carbs. i ran the motor last week and it seemed to only be running on one cylinder. It was peeing fine but...
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    1987 50hp johnson

    Ran my boat this past weekend and ended up being towed in. This motor has always had issues of being cold natured but it started and i ran it for about 10 minutes to my fishing hole. Went to move to another spot and i ended up killing the battery trying to start it again. My brother took it out...
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    seals in my lower unit

    i just got my 68 18hp rude running today with a carb rebuild and i pulled the lower unit for new pump impeller. the lower unit case is the two part type. the gears looked great but there was water in the case. i clean and resealed the case but im not to sure that the design is the greatest for...
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    1966 merc 20hp no spark

    i have 1966 20hp number 1859381. im not sure if im getting spark. this motor has the pull rope attached to the cowling (hate that) and it is difficult to check spark and pull at same time. is there any test i can run? motor has good compression and i cleaned carb. the flywheel has been removed...
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    20hp merc

    I just picked up a 20 hp merc #185938 and not sure about how well these motors are for repair. I Have 3 Johnson/Rudes but this will be my first Merc. restore. Anything that i might need to be aware of? Im assuming it is a super hurricane? or at least its stamp under the cowling. Thanks in advance.
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    Carb Float 68' Rude

    Im in need of a carb float for a 68 evinrude eastwin 18 hp. I found the rebuild kit but no float. the old one was cork and crumble when i removed it. ive tried here and napa. Any suggestions?
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    71 25hp Rude NO POWER!

    Its been a while since i posted but ive ran into another problem with my kicker. Its been running great and noticed weak power so i replaced plugs (J6C) top cylinder seemed to be fouled. anyways it ran great for about two weeks and then no power under load again. Idles Great. Cleaned and...
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    Clutch dog needed #390972

    I need a clutch dog part # 390972. It fits 71 25hp evinrude. Every place ive been tells me they are no longer available. If that is the case what year model lower units could i use? I was thinking i could use just the gears from units up to year 85. But i prefer to by new part if available...
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    71 25hp evinrude clutch dog

    How would i be able to tell if clutch dog and forward gear had a problem. the gears in the foot look great. there looks like a slot for a shear pin im not sure if one is needed or not.
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    71 25hp evinrude idle problem

    Hey guys, I just recently acquired a 1971 25 hp envirude. And have done all i could think of to solve the idle problem. Soaked and cleaned carb., compression at 125 for both, good spark on both, new plugs, replaced fuel lines and fuel pump working properly, new tank and bulb. I can get it to...
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