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  1. guido2

    1977 Johnson 55 very low power

    This was an intermittent problem but now is continuous. Runs good but will not plane the boat. The boat is a vintage aluminum 20" transom 14' Alumacraft runabout. The switch box/module is new and the coils and stator were replaced by previous owner. Trigger unit passes the test suggested by CDI...
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    Champions

    Hi. I found two Champions in very good shape. Green one marketed by B. F. Goodrich serial # 34,000. The blue Champ is a little newer at #322,000. Can anyone suggest where to find some decals to the "Sea Flyer" and the Champ. 5.5 and 6 hp. They are really nicely engineered outboards. Thanks, Tim
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    1986 45hp Mariner 2cyl power only

    This was running good last season. First thing this season had water contaminated fuel run into it. Owner had bad fuel cap on his pontoon boat. I replaced fuel tank and hose with fresh fuel also new spark plugs. Forced fresh fuel through carbs while engine was tilted and then started ok. Running...
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    2007 50 4 stroke starves out

    Motor starving out accelerating up from an idle and dies. Customer says apply the choke while the problem is occurring will help some. I tried a different fuel tank and checked top carb and it is spotless. Replaced fuel filter which was also very clean. Customer said he added stabil and some...
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    1990 70 hp too much oil

    I think the vro has been damaged with ethanol. Is there any way to replace these inexpensively? I have a couple used ones but how do you test them? They are alcohol resistant.....but that only means for how long? Sometimes its hard to find non-oxy, especially around Minneapolis. The vro's here...
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    1984 Johnson 60 twin

    Hi, Guido here and just asking if any one knows why the .030 over pistons for this motor have a different skirt cut out than the original pistons. I noticed that the new pistons are the same skirt as a 1995 40h.p. that I also worked on. Of course the bores are the same, but is the newer, smaller...
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    35 merc crankshaft seal/sleeve

    Hi, guido here. How important is this part and can I substitute something else to keep this area greasy and corrosion minimized? Also note the result of turning an outboard backwards. Thanks
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    1984 60 Johnson

    Hi, what is the minimum acceptable compression for this motor? Lite rust in upper cyl and normal wear in lower cyl. Upper cyl had water leaking in through crack in gasket. Had 80 psi then and added some lite oil and it ran up to 110. The lower cyl was 120 psi dry with no extra oil. Customer...
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    1984 60 JohnsonHi

    Sorry, see corrected post.
  10. guido2

    merc 40 no spark

    serial # 2779...with thunderbolt/points ign. on the single cyl. 4hp. Does anyone have the stator specs on this one? Or can I exchange the entire ign. system off a parts motor I have serial # 3937... A new stator is out of reach for this guy @ $360. Maybe someone can help me with the specs. There...
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    2004 Yamaha 2 stroke 25hp

    Hi, can anyone help me with a fuel pump testing specs and proceedure on this motor? I-boats has no help for me. Thanks, Tim
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    90hp Merc Power Tower

    Can anyone give me an opinion on this nicely restored 5032893 Mercury? Not sure if they put the correct decals on it, but it looks great inside and out. Were these a good motor? It has the I.O. type trim/tilt. Wondering if the Mercury lovers give this model a good rating.......maybe a value on...
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    2004 2 stroke 25hp Yamaha noisey topside?

    Ok, update. Got it running great, the needle valve in the lower carb was closed completely, then broken off. Got it backed out 2 turns to match with the upper carb. Then decided to paint it up nicely because it had some cracks and scratches in the cowling. Used custom mixed/match acrylic enamel...
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    2004 2 stroke 25hp Yamaha noisey topside?

    Hi, need some advice on this 2004 mint condition Yamaha. Took it in on a trade deal and it runs pretty good except the rubbing or dragging noise from powerhead/flywheel area. Also when you pull it to start, the trigger/stator plate pulsates as the flywheel turns, (see photo). There are no...
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    merc 115 tilt/trim troubles

    Hi, Tim here. A fellow brought me this unit and didn't know the exact year of the 115. Its way different from my 1989 model 115. He said that it suddenly quit working. Motor sounds good in both up and down operation. Unit will move if you help it by pulling or pushing it.....but very reluctant...
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    1979 15 hp Johnson no spark

    Hi, thanks for reading this. I'm a veteran mechanic and this one has me puzzled. While trolling with this long trusted motor it suddenly died....no spark. It has an alternator but no electric start......I use it to charge the electric trolling motor battery. I put a spark module from a known...
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    Archimedes Penta 1974 252

    Have a mint 1974 252. Any ideas where to find spark components, thanks, Tim
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    1971 Johnson 50 hp shift solenoid

    Hello, Tim here. Does anyone know where the blue wire terminates on this 50ESL71S? Got the motor in pieces but maybe its worth fixing up. Thanks
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    1955 Johnson 3hp

    Does anyone know the normal compression on this motor? I'm getting 65 on top and 61 on lower cyl. Thats on the 3rd brisk pull. Motor barely running and low power, the guy overheated it. Get this......... he was scaling panfish on top of his 50 gallon water drum that he test runs the motor...
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    1978 115hp Chrysler

    Hi, motor stalled out on first run of season. No spark. Customer replaced module,coil and trigger unit in distributor all new from CDI. Still no spark. Any ideas? How available are stators? Costly? Motor and boat are mint.....well worth repairing. Help please! Thanks, Tim
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