Search results

  1. R

    1985 Johnson 25hp J25TELCOS firing half as often on bottom cylinder at idle

    Think carefully before you spend $$$ on parts.
  2. R

    1993 Johnson 9.9 lower cylinder wet.

    Broken reed valve perhaps?
  3. R

    200 venom idle and runability

    Pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking for cold starting ?-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads?-----Water in fuel ?
  4. R

    1993 Johnson 9.9 lower cylinder wet.

    Fuel pump diaphragm?----Easy to check and easy to fix if ruptured.
  5. R

    Any clue what this gunk is?

    The issue is perhaps the thermostat missing or stuck open.---Help yourself and post model # here !----I can not see / look over your motor.
  6. R

    Any clue what this gunk is?

    You were installing a new impeller in this 6 / 9.5 / 10 HP ?----What ratio gas oil mix?-----Model # of this motor?
  7. R

    Trying to identify 2000 Johnson/Suzuki 50 HP (J50PLSIB)

    The---SI---makes it a 2001 model.-----Color is correct for that year I think.
  8. R

    Any clue what this gunk is?

    Doubt that gear oil would find it's way up into the exhaust housing.
  9. R

    Any clue what this gunk is?

    Fairly normal for a 2 stroke after idling.-----Any water getting into the gearcase?----Thermostat installed and working properly.
  10. R

    Retirement Financial Planing

    They say that 15 years after you retire ( good pension ) you are on the edge of poverty income.-----Perhaps more true today with everyday expenses rising fast.
  11. R

    USPS, How does this even happen. Comical

    The bar code sticker directs the mail in the most cost effective manner.-----The last mile in delivery is the most expensive.
  12. R

    1994 140hp v4. Hard starting and intermittent rough idling and dying.

    It is elegantly simple to work on these starters!----Nothing to them.----Just 2 bolts to take out.----Scratch the upper and lower parts for correct re-assembly.-----An assistant with 2 knives helps with final assembly.----No need for a shop if you ( neighbor ) have a digital multimeter.
  13. R

    1994 140hp v4. Hard starting and intermittent rough idling and dying.

    That motor spinning over fast should start right up ! ---So load test the battery.----Take the starter apart for inspection as posted.-----No $$ spent on those simple steps.
  14. R

    1994 140hp v4. Hard starting and intermittent rough idling and dying.

    Have battery charged and load tested.----Take starter apart for inspection and ohm test on armature.-----You are pushing the key in and holding it it while cranking it over?
  15. R

    Distance from lower gear case to prop

    Seadrives use an outboard gearcase.-----Hurry to boat repair shop and get the correct prop.
  16. R

    1994 140hp v4. Hard starting and intermittent rough idling and dying.

    Step #1 is a compression test.----Post actual values here.
  17. R

    Need Replacement Lower Unit for Evinrude E70PL4EEC, 70HP,4 stroke, 1999 rebuilt or new

    Contact----evinrudeparts.ca----Located in Ontario.-----Explain that you have a SUZUKI built motor.-----Parts for a 1999 Suzuki are available.-----Just listed as NLA by Evinrude.-----About $600 for 3 gears.-----You may want a shim kit as well.-----Shimming is needed to properly install gears for...
  18. R

    Questions about overhauling a KF-5 Mercury outboard

    Visit-----aomci-----And----oldmerc.com.-----Might find parts there.
  19. R

    When do you replace the bellows? '01 Alpha One Gen 2

    Is the boat on a trailer?-----In hot weather?----Is boat left unattended at a dock for weeks at a time?-----All factors to consider.
  20. R

    Piston soaking a 2 cycle outboard?

    New Stihl products have a PLASTIC crankcase.----Careful with what you run through them.
Top