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    1992 Johnson 15 hard starting

    A friend asked me to look at this motor. It hadn't been run in several years. I removed the carb and "cooked it out". Put it bac on and replaced a broken linkage part. It runs great once I can get it started, but it is VERY hard starting either cold or hot. Plugs look good and gas is new...
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    1996 40 elpt voltage readings vary

    Recently the voltage readings have been varying quite a bit. Sometimes about normal (14vdc) and other times 16 to 18 vdc and then other times about 12vdc. Thinking voltage regulator, but looking for someone with experience that can confirm my suspicions or give me other ideas of what could be...
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    1996 40hp overheated

    Late last year my impeller died and I overheated the motor. I was close to home and stupidly assumed it was getting some cooling. Anyway, now I have found signs of water in the lower cylinder. I have not yet pulled the head, but wondered if anyone would be able to tell me how I can check for...
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    1999 xl1200 carb question

    My waverunner is running on 2 cylinders. The non-firing cylinder is getting spark and has good compression. Leads me to believe that the problem is in the fuel delivery system. I have no mechanical experience with these machines. Any suggestions on where to begin looking for the problem...
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