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    What do you think the best new model outboards are?

    I will be buying a new 2-stroke outboard and am curious what you think the best brand is? What Ive heard so far is that Merc, and Yamaha are tops. Your thoughts?
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    what should compression be on 1991 60HP Johnson 3 cylinder

    2 cylinders at 125 psi...1 cylinder at 135 psi. What should they be at? Could the mismatch cause me problems? Mechanic didnt think so. Thanks
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    Compression in once cylinder is 10 psi's higher, 91 60HP Johnson, fix?

    Having some intermittent starter problems with my 91 60HP JOhnson. Mechanic stopped and started it 8-10 times today without any issues. Tough to fix a motor that runs I guess. Said the starter looked fine, plugs looked new etc...<br /><br />The only thing he could find was that the middle of...
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    question re: starting and kill switch

    Having troubles starting a 91' 60HP Johnson... someone who is had a similar problem suggested to me to check the kill switch to make sure it was all the way out. If the kill switch was malfuncitoning and was still partly engaged...what would happen when you tried to start the motor? <br /><br...
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    boat in for starting issues, what questions to ask?

    Took my boat and motor in to be looked at. Having intermittment starting problems...mainly when warm. Motor cranks, but wont start.<br /><br />What questions should I make sure to ask the mechanic? Afraid they wont be able to have the problem when they look at it. I dont want to get it back...
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    Best/worst outboards from the early mid-90s

    Im going to be buying a fishing boat this summer...something from the mid to early 90's 40-60HP motor.<br /><br />What are the best and worst motors during this time period? Anything stick out that I should avoid? What should I look for?
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    Problems turning over/starting 91 Johnson 60 HP tiller

    My 91 Johnson 60HP tiller is having problems starting. Replaced the starting battery and it cranks with plenty of power...but it has issues starting every 4th or 5th time. It usually starts cold and most of the time warm it starts. But every 4th or 5th time it won't start. It cranks with...
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    Proper procedure for starting electric start motor?

    I have a 91 60HP Johnson with elec start and would like to verify the starting procedure?<br /><br />1) press bulb till firm (does this need to be done when the motor is "warm" as well?)<br /><br />2) Push button to start and push button to choke as necessary (i heard you are not supposed to...
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    how do i bleed air from tilt/trim 91 Jonhson

    Having trouble with the tilt/trim on my 91 Johnson...1st time I tested it this year. Neither up nor down works...the pistons come out but struggle to make it back in. It also clicks some.<br /><br />Checked the fluid and even added extra.<br /><br />The only thing I can think of is that there...
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