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    Evinrude 225 1987 Bogging down

    I did try a repair kit with no success. I think the housing may be cracked. Luckily , found a good used pump.
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    Evinrude 225 1987 Bogging down

    So with the idle & timing adjusted and another VRO pump, the motor seems to be good.
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    Evinrude 225 1987 Bogging down

    Dam = lake
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    Evinrude 225 1987 Bogging down

    Yes, the impeller/pump is new.
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    Evinrude 225 1987 Bogging down

    I have the 3wire VRO pump which I rebuilt with a new kit. I borrowed & installed a 4wire pump. The boat now 'runs' in the dam, with a lot of low end coughing. Only runs well above 4000rpm. Can this be reed valves?
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    Evinrude 225 1987 Bogging down

    So I've recently cleaned carbs with new gaskets, new water pump , new VRO pump kit, new fuel lines and new starter motor. Coils , plugs, CDis and wires tested good. Timing advance working. Compression tests 80 psi on all cylinders. The boat has not been used much in years. The fuel hose ball is...
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    Minn Kota Bearing

    I am restoring an Endura 30. The bearing broke off (rusted) and now I need to remove the remaining inner piece from the armature shaft. There looks like a little cap on the end of the shaft. Please advise the best way to do this. Thanks
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    Nissan 5hp Spark Plug gap

    What is the CORRECT spark plug gap for the NSF5A2? The plug manufacturers list 0.6mm, but the Nissan Owners Manual lists 0.8-0.9mm.
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    Nissan 5hp Starting Issues

    Here's a nice weekend brainteaser: 4-stroke very difficult to start from cold. There IS spark, forced in some gas, so basically left with compression. Tested it COLD and only got 40 psi. EVENTUALLY used a power drill as an electric start, as my hands were becomming one big blister. Finally...
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    Nissan 5hp 4stroke Ignition

    Does anyone know the VOLTAGE of the following: 1) Output from exciter coil - I have 16vac 2) Input to coil from CD - I have 15vdc There is no spark at plug, so I'm thinking the coil is broken. Thanks
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    Nissan compression test

    What is a good value for compression of Nissan 5hp 4-stroke. I am only getting 50psi dry .... is this OK? Thanks
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    Johnson 4hp power pack

    I have a 4hp Johnson J4RESR. What is the correct distance between power pack and flywheel?
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