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    78 6hp: Dies When Throttled Down, Specific Symptoms Inside

    As stated in title, I have a '78 6hp. I've searched the forums extensively, I have the manual but am still super stuck! Problem: runs rough and lacks power, dies if throttled down to idle, choke taken off or transmission engaged. This is the specific starting procedure I have to use to get it...
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    Trouble Dropping 1978 6HP Johnson Gearcase

    So I have the manual for my make/model of engine, and I've searched the net and iboat forums and am still stuck. My manual implies it's quite simple to drop the gearcase: simply unscrew the 4 bolts, shift into reverse, rotate prop to align seal support pin, gearcase drops, unscrew connector...
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    Carb Float for Johnson 6hp (6R78)?

    I'm in the process of rebuilding my Seahorse's carb. I recently bought the iboats carb rebuild kit for my make/model. Unfortunately the carb kit does not come with a carb float for some reason. When I pulled and examined my current carb float it looks like it is pretty fuel/oil saturated and...
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