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    Bad stator? 1996 Johnson 70

    My 30 HP had 90 psi on each cyl, and ran very poorly... Once cyl compression in a 2 stroke get below a certain threshhold, problems arise, although the compression on each cyl is "even"... Bogging, hard starting, lack of power, stalling, "lean sneeze" among other things... If I had your...
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    question about OMC outboard controls..

    I was very fortunate, [blessed actually], to find a very clean ,shiny white, mint looking 30 HP 1993 Johnson, with controls for $300,, easily a $1000 motor in my area... the seller was wonderful, held the motor for me on my word that I would come get it next day, and rejected offers to come get...
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    30 HP Johnson ... Major problem during reassembly.. any thoughts?

    Yes,, I removed everything, marked it as I took it off, no mistake possible.. It simply doesn't fit around the boss thats an integral part of the crankcase halves, that went back together no problem and was torqued to spec in OEM sequence.. I am wondering if the anaerobic sealer i used on the...
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    30 HP Johnson ... Major problem during reassembly.. any thoughts?

    Just trying to understand WHAT I could have done wrong here, and any thoughts would be appreciated. I recently decided to take my 1996 30 HP Johnson apart, and try and get some more compression "on the cheap".. It had been overheated, was running and starting poorly.. I know now that I should...
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    Is it worth $250 for a 30 HP "parts motor"?

    Local guy said he'll take $250.. I checked it out last year, it has fuel/spark/good compression but will not start or even sputter a tiny bit when cranking.. best guess I can muster is a sheared off crankshaft key, but I am not sure... Spark looked hot and strong, lots of 'snap' but I used a...
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    80's 30 HP Evinrude.. No start, good compression, good spark...

    Yes, plain old spark plug, but it was a good solid spark both cyls... This motor was in a barn, and they were trying to sell it as a runner, but it would not.. I tested comp,spark and fuel on site in sellers yard with water running through muffs I brought myself ... Even with starting fluid...
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    80's 30 HP Evinrude.. No start, good compression, good spark...

    Checked it out last summer, was for sale on FB at $400.. has good, even compression[around 120 psi each cyl..I think], good spark, used fresh premix i brought myself, plus tried starting fluid, but never even a hickup.. Strong cranking, motor is clean as a whistle, but gave no indication of an...
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    crank seals 1996 30 HP Johnson

    ok, I thought that might be the case, and did get it in but with a lot of manhandling.. I did originally install it with sealer as per the manual, and should not have.. Thats the lower seal, and it is in place now,,,, i will pull the housing to make sure its right
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    crank seals 1996 30 HP Johnson

    Hoping someone has a way to get me the OEM part #'s for both crank seals .. I bought an aftermarket gasket set complete with crank seals, and the lower seal is all rubber, no metal body like the OEM, and wants to "squeeze out" of its bore, turn sideways in the bore Impossible to get it going...
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    Grease for assembling new pistons on to old rods/needle bearings..

    Over the decades, I have gotten some really good deals on smaller OB's.. paid peanuts for a few that were low hour, and in great shape.. On the flip side, I have gotten screwed bad several times as well, mostly on mid HP engines 30-70 HP with compression low on say a middle cyl of 3.. Engine...
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    Parts for old "oddball " Outboards?

    I see a LOT of old Scott/Wizard/MCullough/Chrysler/Sears-Ted Williams/Elgin/ OB's non running around here for real cheap, but wonder about parts availability.. Sears sold millions of small OB's, but I see a lot of guys crying that they can't find even simple standard parts like a coil or...
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    Grease for assembling new pistons on to old rods/needle bearings..

    ok, thanks all. I have some good readily available options now. When this abortive "rebuild" attempt is done, I'll post about how it turned out... First time ever getting "crank deep" inside 2 stroke.. I will say that there is a LOT less to fear than I ever thought, and being inside a...
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    Grease for assembling new pistons on to old rods/needle bearings..

    Replacing both pistons on a Johnson 30 hp.. Rods/bearings/ crank were all quiet, and nothing looks worn or burnt in any way. I will be reusing the rods and bearings on the new pistons.. Is there a good substitute for the OMC needle bearing grease?.. I have all kinds of grease here , I have...
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    1996 Evinrude keeps shutting off

    One other thing not mentioned that I have seen before-If using a remote 6 gallon tank, make sure the air vent on the cap is open... Other than that, I have seen this problem on a few lower HP OMC outboards I have owned.. Typically if all is ok with the carb it was always either of these- 1-...
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    questions about Merc 70 pistons/rings.. worth fixing?

    yeah, no trade in value on a 36 year old motor without good compression readings.. Right at this time, I am just going to run it as is. it starts fine, actually runs pretty well despite that middle cyl being somewhat lower in compression, it DOES use a lot of gas. I mean way out of line.. I...
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