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    60 horse merc stalls at apps 2000 rpm plus

    Hey all. I have a 1994 Sylvan with a 60 horse Mercury outboard, remote drive elec start. Motor has run well thus far. This morning we went fishing. Nice long run at 3500-4000 rpm for 2 miles after launching. Fished the river for 3-4 hours which meant a drift of roughly 1/4 - 1/2 mile with motor...
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    25 horse torque steer out of control

    I have an early '80s Johnson 25 horse outboard tiller drive. The motor runs quite well, but at any speed, if I let go of the tiller handle, it torques over (port or starboard - I can't recall) hard. Of course how fast and hard it torques is speed dependent. Even at moderate speeds, though, it...
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    Used motor opinion

    Looking for a few opinions... I have looked at a used Johnson outboard. It is a 1984 25 horse. Seems in decent shape. It had been used by the current owner for 3 small outings, then stored in the garage for 3 years. I went to look at it a week ago, but it would not start, a mouse may have...
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    Johnson model year

    I'm trying to figure out the model year of a Johnson 25 horse. Possible 80's model. I have searched this forum and the net, but the codes don't seem to jive... Model # J25RCRD Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jeff
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    What Did I Do?!

    In an ongoing struggle with my 20 hp Johnson, I replaced a coil which was erratic. Then I noticed the plug wires arcing from the boots to the block. So, I fabricated some wires using parts from Napa. Removed armature plate, etc, routed wires. Have not had a shred of spark since! I have taken...
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    more old Johnson problems

    Back in spring, i had some trouble starting my 20 hp 1966 Johnson outboard. It is a pull start, tiller drive btw. After many attempts, including replacing the points and condensers, adjusting the timing cam, and using a carb off a parts motor, I was able to start and run the motor in a test can...
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    20 hp johnson no start

    I have a 1966 20 hp Johnson pull start motor that will not fire. Last year I had some difficulty, but pulled the carb off, got a rebuild kit, and got it running. I periodically start the motor in the garage during the off-season. A couple weeks ago, it fired, ran a few seconds, then I shut it...
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