85 hp johnson

Doug Cordes

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hey I have a 1979 85 hp Johnson on a 24 feet pontoon at first start up of the day it will run WOF for about 15 seconds and then fall flat my buddy said it might be the wrong plugs so I got home and pulled them out and one has water in it could this be a head or exaust leak any help would be good thanks bud
 

F_R

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Absolutely, either one of those. It will destroy the motor if not fixed. Very quickly, if salt water. Better make sure it hasn't already.
 
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