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    90 hp evinrude ocean pro

    looking to purchase boat with 1995 90 hp evinrude (carbs) boat checked out, compression good on motor, strong flow of water visible from telltell. after running motor for several minutes did not see any water exiting from water ports, motor too hot to touch. possible thermostat sticking? test...
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    25 johnson to 35 hp prop question ?

    1977 25 johnson, installed 35 hp carb. if i have been correctly informed, prop must be changed for correct compensation. currently has 9 x 10 prop. what size would be starting point? i have several diff. size props. i understand rpm will be affected. info. will be appreciated.
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    1977 25 johnson water pump

    tell tale visibly spraying, lightly misting at exhaust port but motor seems unusually hot to the touch. just purchased this outboard so im not real familar with it. any method other than water temp. gauge to determine proper cooling ? ran in test barrel only. any info. will be appreciated.
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    pre purchase inspec. 1977 25 johnson

    inspecting 25 john. with intent to buy. all has checked well, comp., foot, water pump etc.... noticed a small fuel leak on dry rotted hose. located starb. side crank case housing, mounted top fwd. and just below intake. dont know what it is called or its purpose. info would be appreciated.
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    25 jonny wont idle

    1978 25 johnson carb clean, new plugs, gap at 32 ?, runs ok, idles about 60 sec., then spits thru carb and dies. bulb begins to go limp, can manualy pump bulb, but appears to make no dif. has sat up for about 2 yrs, comp. test good. all this is running in test barrel only.
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    25 johnson comp ?

    thinking of buying a 1978 25 hp johnson from an aquaint. he let me bring home for a check out. first thing , comp. test is 126# and 116#.less than 10%; is this normal for this outboard?
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    1970 20hp Johnson Seahorse

    Complete tuneup and carb cleaned, it will run only with choke about 1/8-1/4 shut. Take choke off and begins to sputter then dies. Have checked bulb to insure pump is strong. Am I missing something in carb? Did find orifice in bottom of bowl. n/v on top of carb adjustment? Any suggestions would...
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    1970 20hp Johnson Seahorse

    At first attempt to start motor it tries to run, but dies out then afterward it will not crank. Have new points, plugs, condenser, carb cleaned, good fire, compression 65 lbs -both cylinders, very hard to start, some back firing thru exhaust. Flooding?.......help!
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