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    Collecting older outboard suggestions?

    Re: Collecting older outboard suggestions? The Johnson Javelin is a beautiful motor, as well as sought after. Cant go wrong with it on the back of a wooden boat of the same vintage. Meet some of the guys as www.AOMCI.org and start going to the meets.
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    Lost Power

    Re: Lost Power I would think so too JB... just thought to start with the basics before proceeding Lakester. Kick.n.bass, draw a line across the prop and hub, run it in the water until you hear it 'rev', then pull it out and check the line. If it is no longer lined up, your prop is spun, and...
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    Easy alternative for checking compression?

    Re: Easy alternative for checking compression? Ill just post the pic for you , compliments of FR
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    Need help with a '76-'78 25hp Evinrude

    Re: Need help with a '76-'78 25hp Evinrude First look for a tag on the stern bracket, it should contain the model number If removed, check for a 'welch' plug. It will be on the top rear of the motor, about the size of a quarter.
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    Why Ground Plugs?

    Re: Why Ground Plugs? I cannot speak for Mr Reeves, but short of saying if Joe says it, do it, it seems to me that the spark tester is needed for most timing lights to sense a charge traveling though the wire. Seems likely that Mr. Reeves would anticipate that only a inductive timing light...
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    2005 90HP Johnson missing

    Re: 2005 90HP Johnson missing It does sound like a component of your ignition system is firing intermittently once warm. You could heat up the coils, PP, etc with a hair dryer then check the spark. It should jump the gap on the inline tester a good 7/16 of an inch with a bright blue ZAP...
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    Evinrunde 50hp Water Pump Removal Prob

    Re: Evinrunde 50hp Water Pump Removal Prob As FR said, re grease those drive shaft splines. While the grease gun is out, remove the prop and grease the prop shaft splines, and clean off any old fishing line that is wrapped around it (also important). You will need a can of Gasket Sealing...
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    NO OIL alarm?

    Re: NO OIL alarm? Sorry the 'remote control' refers to the box with the throttle controls and key switch. It sounds as if your horn may be bad or you have a bad ground there. The cover that I was referring to was the cover for the remote control. The TAN wires are connected to various...
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    Rebuild not starting

    Re: Rebuild not starting Ah, good old Bill Kelly(Mastertech). An inline spark tester is a much better method to ensure you are getting proper spark, available at any auto parts store for like 10 bucks. Your spark should jump a 1/2 inch gap with a bright blue ZAP!! Have you checked the...
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    1988 60hp johnson

    Re: 1988 60hp johnson As Tash said, get yourself a manual. It will pay for itself a million times over, trust me. Check www.ebay.com or www.outboardbooks.com for a factory reprint. The following video may be of some help. http://www.meegsonline.com/tmd/waterpump.wmv Other things to...
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    What do I have? Evinrude Fleetwin?

    Re: What do I have? Evinrude Fleetwin? The following video may help http://www.meegsonline.com/tmd/waterpump.wmv Testing spark with an inline tester with the gap set to 1/4" will also help isolate any potential problems. Good luck.
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    Help for a boating novice!

    Re: Help for a boating novice! When you say there is a little ridge on it, are you referring to there being a ridge on the muffs or on the lower unit? Is this the type of flusher you bought? It should easily fit over the water intake. Keep the pressure up on the hose. By the way, this...
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    1987 15hp evinrude water pump repair

    Re: 1987 15hp evinrude water pump repair OK by going to the link provided I copied the gearcase diagram for you. #48 is the shift rod connector screw which needs to be removed from the shift rod connector #49. Follow IWombats advice to remove this.
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    Prop shaft nut torque

    Re: Prop shaft nut torque Both gearcases are the same and hold 22 ozs. No need for a torque value on the prop nut, Ezeke's advice was bang on. These prop wrenches can be handy to keep on board. A pump for refilling the lu makes the job much easier not to mention cleaner. Also dont forget...
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    Compression??? 1977 Evinrude 6 hp

    Re: Compression??? 1977 Evinrude 6 hp Welcome to iboats. The difference between cylinders is what is important. The results can vary depending on the type of gauge, temp when test was taken, etc... Seafoam is a tried and tested product used for marine application for decarbing. It is...
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    Acsessing Coils

    Re: Acsessing Coils It sounds as if you are not using a puller, which you will definately need. On reinstallation, be sure the taper is clean and dry and re torque the flywheel to spec.
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    130 Johnson Problems

    Re: 130 Johnson Problems Do you have access to a DVA meter? Check spark when cold with an inline spark tester set to 7/16 of an inch. The spark should jump the gap with a bright blue ZAP!! Let us know what you find.
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    1992 40 HP Johnson flooding problem

    Re: 1992 40 HP Johnson flooding problem How did you set your float? Was it parallel to the mating surface and slightly off when the carb is flipped upside down? Drop set to about an inch plus or minus 1/8"? The primer solenoids normal operating position is to have that red lever positioned...
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    What can cause this??

    Re: What can cause this?? The normal running position is to have that red lever positioned over top of the solenoid and aimed at the other end of the solenoid, gently turned to its stop. Having it face the opposite way would cause the engine to flood. Pic compliments of Tash. When starting...
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    78 70hp 3 cyl water pump

    Re: 78 70hp 3 cyl water pump http://www.meegsonline.com/tmd/waterpump.wmv I would flush your water lines while the lower unit is down with compressed air or the garden hose. Dont forget to add some marine grease to the splines of the driveshaft before reinstallation.
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