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    1999 Johnson/Suzuki 5HP 2-Stroke overheats and doesn’t pump water until high rpm

    So a while ago I got a 1999 Johnson J5REE which is I believe a rebranded Suzuki DT5Y. I remember as a kid This motor used to be nothing but problems but It is very sentimental to me as it belonged to my grandfather. Now, with my mechanical knowledge I got it running. Sorry for the lore, I’m just...
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    1966 Evinrude 18HP 2-Stroke, how do I find out if it needs the dual line tank?

    Ahh thanks for the info, also I didn’t know there was another number under the fuel pump. Unfortunately I don’t have a picture of that
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    1966 Evinrude 18HP 2-Stroke, how do I find out if it needs the dual line tank?

    Model number or serial number was 18603C. I already put a new rope in it. One very interesting thing is that the upper half of the engine looks to have been red originally, so possibly someone rebuilt this with a Johnson cylinder? This thing also looks like it had been repainted at least 3...
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    1966 Evinrude 18HP 2-Stroke, how do I find out if it needs the dual line tank?

    Yeah don’t worry I did all that, new points, condensers, and I have a coil I just have to wait until I go back down to the shore. We don’t live their full time so I can only give so much info. And as soon as I get it running I do plan to put a water pump in it. I already put new gear oil in it...
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    1966 Evinrude 18HP 2-Stroke, how do I find out if it needs the dual line tank?

    Yeah I thought so but what is that bypass cover for then
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    1966 Evinrude 18HP 2-Stroke, how do I find out if it needs the dual line tank?

    So my 18Hp Fastwin didn’t come with a fuel tank but I don’t know if it needs the pressure tank and stuff. It has a 2 port fuel pump and there is one line going to it from the fuel connector and the other line goes to the carb. I don’t know much about the history of these so I just want to figure...
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    1977 Johnson 70HP Starter not working.

    Update! I got it working ita fine now.
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    1977 Johnson 70HP Starter not working.

    I jumped straight to starter and did everything properly and it won’t spin. I removed the starter and wire brushes the terminals and ground and still nothing. I don’t know what could be wrong inside the starter. It has been sitting for god knows how long and I am getting it running so any help...
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    1982 Johnson 4.5HP 2-Stroke Driveshaft extremely stuck in crankshaft.

    Buddy I am not replacing the waterpump I know how to do that. THE DRIVESHAFT IS STUCK IN THE ENGINE AND I CANT GET IT OUT
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    1982 Johnson 4.5HP 2-Stroke Driveshaft extremely stuck in crankshaft.

    Wow you are really gonna be like that huh. Clearly you don’t have the education to help me here.
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