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    Tickover and smoke

    I have a 1995 Johnson 6 with very low hours , cleaned the carb three times, poked guitar strings down the tiny holes and jets and got fresh petrol. Done a compression test and changed plugs. It starts and runs but doesnt like low revs and tickover , it also smokes quite a bit even with no choke...
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    Evinrude 25 horse from 1981 gear selection

    I can't seem to get it into gear, forward or reverse. I am trying it whilst on a stand, not running.I should be able to jiggle it into gear giving the prop a gentle poke . It ha been stood for a year. A friend suggested that a pin in the mechanism in the upper part of the engine could have...
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    Johnson 6 wont start throttle tight

    I am hoping someone can help , I have a 1995 Johnson 6 , two cylinder two stroke engine with forty hours on it.It came with a boat.It has been well serviced and cared for. I cannot start it to save my life ,It gives a few revs then dies ,I have stripped the carb and cleaned all the petrol...
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