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Need some help please: Got a 1997 Johnson 15hp that's ran great and gets serviced every winter. Jut recently took it out after having carbs cleaned, fuel lines/spark plugs replaced, l/u oil, and prop rehub. The boat idles great and starts after 2 pulls, but after going full throttle for about a...

Remove loose paint, pressure wash with turbo tip as PSG-1 stated. Definitely wear safety gear, this stuff can burn too

If you have a local Pittsburgh Paints store near you they have a stripper called Duraprep 220 Remover. This will work much better than traditional stripper or even aircraft paint stripper. This is a thick coating, you'll get about 80-100 sq ft per gallon. You'll want to apply this at three times...

Working on interior now

Got first two bottom coats in Palamino Tan done, and one coat of Polo Blue on top. Got one more coat blue to do then flip her over paint and fabricate inside. Using a rubberized roof coating for coating the aluminium deck. Reflects sun, soft non skid rubber chunks so it won't tear up feet or...

Currently stripping paint off boat and going to reset the interior and paint everything with a high end direct to metal gloss mastic urethane. Can't wait! This is my second project over the years.

Currently stripping off paint.Then going over entire boat with industrial epoxy mastic gloss urethane.

The Italian job did the trick. Ran all the bad crap out. That Seafoam additive is where it's at!

Thanks everyone I'll look into hopefully this afternoon. I really appreciate the help.

Guys, I've got an elec start 93 Evinrude 25hp that I'm having problems this year getting to start reliably. It has ran great the last two years. Had the motor completely overhauled carb, water pump, fuel pump, and just installed new properly gapped plugs and l/u oil. I'm running 50:1 evinrude...

Pappy i appreciate your help, but what kind of information are you looking for when you said "....get back onto the main issue." Are you suggesting that i replace the seal on my crankshaft and also the points due to the cupping/build up? Do you have any suggestions as to why my lower cylinder...

Update, got ignition spark checker, and flywheel puller. Checked spark Upper cylinder bright consistent flash, and strong light when revved motor. Lower cylinder weak inconsistent flash, and seemed to be bright at rev, but definitely not as consistent as top cylinder. Coils looked fine, maybe...

Bluegillfisher- thanks for the help. Pappy- I will keep in mind that you will be out. I'll order the gasket and once i get it I'll let you know what's going on. Thanks for your help! Have a great time runnin you tique this weekend!!!

how do i get the flywheel off the top of the engine? Do i need a flywheel puller as stated in the repair manual? I believe i need to remove this in order to get to the head gasket, etc.

another greenhorn question- what is BDC concerning the position you want me to check the pistons. Thanks again Pappy.

I forgot to respond to the gas tank issue. I religiously replace the fittings to the tank and motor every 6 months. I get a new hose/bulb every 2-3 years. Pappy I did try pumping the bulb when i was having my problems, but it did nothing. Concerning the water in the lower cylinder head- Can...

Concerning the LU oil. I agree that i must be taking in water. I'm going to order some seals and new bolts to remedy this. Perhaps when i hit that log it knocked something loose and caused water to seep in. Gearcase plug- Pappy where might i look for this? I'm sounding a little green here...

Just got back, and still having the same problem. The motor did start right up after fixing the carb choke. I quickly got WOT and shortly (45 sec-1 min. WOT) the engine begin to decelerate. This time it did not stay at 12mph. The speed got down to 8mph and then would go back to 11/12, then...

found one obvious problem. the choke will get stuck in full when engaged and the valve door will not open once choke is released. apparently there is a spring or metal arm missing (will fix that mcgyver style for now). I used a thick metal key ring that i straightened out. See pic The plugs...

First off let me say thanks to everyone. Now to answer some questions: Pappy- I've been running 50:1 on that engine for the last 8 years. That was told to me by one of the trusted mechanics at the Art's Marine here in North Little Rock, AR. Although, I would be more than willing to...