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    Force 2 cylinder throttle cable adustments

    Okay, now that you have adjusted the Linkages, it is time to get the Official Service Manual for your Engine, and do a Link and Sync to get it all back to where it should be.
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    Pontoon Questions: Jacking it up while on trailer? & What's this called?

    That would be the easiest and safest way to do it.
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    1972 evinrude 50hp 2 stroke. Crank no start.

    He is in Saskatchewan.
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    Pontoon Questions: Jacking it up while on trailer? & What's this called?

    No Pressure Treated Lumber for the Bunks, as the Chemicals used to treat the Wood, will react with the Pontoons, which are likely Aluminium
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    Sputtering Johnson V4 90hp - 1994

    Best wishes on the trip, and happy boating
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    Force 2 cylinder throttle cable adustments

    Almost all of, if not all of, the Timing Advance happens before the Carb begins to open. With the Control Cables unhooked, does the linkage move enough to fully open the Carb?
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    Really dry around here

    Every Lake in my Province has Leeches, in almost 70 yrs, I have never had one stick to me. Of course I stay away from Weeds and Reeds when in the Water, as those Blood Suckers tend to hang around there waiting for a Fish. In 87, I went swimming in one Lake. got back in the Boat, and had a bunch...
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    Really dry around here

    The last 4 weeks we have had more than 8 inches of Rain. Last night, an Inch and a Half, with more today and tomorrow. I would prefer it to be as Dry as a Popcorn Fart, and the temps below 20c
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    1972 evinrude 50hp 2 stroke. Crank no start.

    Swap the Coils, to see if the Problem moves with the Coil Good Spark? Can it jump a 3/8" Gap?
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    Does this Belong to a 1994 V4?

    Did you unhook any Wiring Harnesses/Connectors while you were accessing the Thermostats? Before I take anything apart, I always check the Floor/Counter for anything already there.
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    Really dry around here

    I take it Lakes in Florida are not Safe to Swim in, or Waterski on, unless you want to be part of the Food Chain
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    Service manual help

    I would suggest you contact Comp Cams, they would be the Best Source. Due to changes in Valve Train Geometry, you may need to use Roller Rocker Arms, and possibly slightly different length Pushrods
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    Temperature Switch OMC p/n 0386686 Test

    Water, as we all know boils at 212F. So with a +2 to +6 degree Variance, there would be No Way the switch will ever close when in boiling Water. The Boiling Point of Water also Lowers, the higher above Sea Level you are. I suggest you try a Water - Ethylene Glycol mix to get the Boiling Point a...
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    Pontoon Questions: Jacking it up while on trailer? & What's this called?

    Exactly what work do you need to do on the Bunks?
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    1981 Johnson 90 HP overheating, but not all the time

    Have you verified that the Overheat Sensor is functioning properly?
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