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    50 hp Johnson driving me crazy

    New fuel lines, connectors, pump bulb, carb kits, power pak, trigger, and everything else I can think of to spend my money on. The motor runs very well at WOT,. The problem is, after I kill the motor and fish awhile, the darn thing won't start. I pump the bulb, choke the engine, etc. The "only"...
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    50 hp Johnson driving me crazy

    Here's what I have done: 1) removed the automatic oiler and replaced with an older model fuel pump 2) new carb kit in both carbs 3) replaced all gas hoses under the cowling - no leaks Here's the ongoing problems: 1) Need starting fluid to start almost every time (hot or cold) 2) Now losing...
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    Can I flush engine without starting it

    I was running my 1100 Yamaha Waveraider in "salt water" today and the starter quit on me... Is there any way to flush the engine without starting it? I may not be able to afford a new starter for some time and don't want to leave salt water in the engine.
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    Learn to repair Outboard Motors

    I've rebuilt lawnmowers, motorcycles, and car engines before. However, outboards have always been a bugga-boo for me. It's all the peripheral stuff that is so confusing. I would love to be competent enough to repair or rebuild my own motor. If there were a school for Outboard Motors nearby, I...
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    2000 v4 60degree air speed jets

    My motor idles rough and runs erratic at slow rpm. A mechanic told me that since the motor had set up for 6 months, I need to clean the "air speed jets". That this was a characteristic of the 60 degree V4's. I can't find any reference to these jets in my manual. Where the heck are they, and...
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