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    Carburetor cleaning

    Before resorting to a total carb rebuild try this first. BEWARE: Fire danger, sparks and gasoline don't mix. Disconnect fuel line at motor, check/clean/replace filter. Pull the bowl plugs, strait in is the main jet, unscrew it, clean it. Spray carb cleaner with straw in empty bowl to flush it...
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    Carburetor cleaning

    Before resorting to a total carb rebuild try this first. BEWARE: Fire danger, sparks and gasoline don't mix. Disconnect fuel line at motor, check/clean/replace filter. Pull the bowl plugs, strait in is the main jet, unscrew it, clean it. Spray carb cleaner with straw in empty bowl to flush it...
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    Home-made spark tester w/video

    Made this spark tester out of an old ford v8 distributor cap. Replaced center electrode with bolt and end from tin can that was turned into a good circle on the drill press. There is a ground lead on center bolt with clip for grounding. Slowing the video way down in media player, I can count the...
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    2001 90hp not revving at WOT

    2001 Johnson 90 carburetor motor with OIS used to run 5500rpm Originally thought a double firing power pack was at fault. Turns out my timing light was pulling signals from other wires at same time, apparently my inductive wire on light is not shielded enough. Tried to test again with a...
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    shift dog noise?

    2001 90hp 60 looper When coming off plane to neutral lower unit clanks like something is riding the gear. Has done this since brand new, at the time dealer said it was normal. Has never seemed to hurt anything down there but is a very annoying sound. Is this hurting anything? Can it be adjusted...
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    Double firing power pack

    2001 Johnson 90 carburetor motor with OIS. Have traced problem to a double firing power pack, which I may have caused by not grounding plugs during comp check. Fortunately no damage to cylinders, all 4 a good 135psi. Motor still runs pretty good except for not reaching RPM past 4200 WOT. Plan...
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