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    Question about warm start issue

    My 1986 28 SPL starts up on cold start with one bump. After running for a few minutes i kill the motor. Within 5 min of killing the motor it starts right up no problem. Now if try to start it after 5 min it wont fire. It takes 5 to 6 bumps of the key for it start. After Each of the 5 bumps...
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    oil/gas puddle in mouth of carb

    I have a 1986 28SPL and I always have a very little oil/gas puddle at the mouth of the carb. Is this normal?
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    Sierra Fuel Pump

    any body use them? are they good or crap? thanks
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    starting issue, well kinda

    On my 1986 28 SPL, when motor is cold it fires up with out even chocking. when I kill he motor after running and i start it back up within 1 minute it fires right up. If i wait 5 min it starts real slow and i need to bump the key about 3 times. any ideas? thanks
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    Thermostat issue.

    I let my motor idle for 6 to 7 min. and the head never even warmed up. Can this cause the motor to run rich and foul plugs. I put my fingers on the head and it was ice cold. Thermostat must be stuck open. Its a 1986 Johnson 28 SPL.
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    Prop upgrade

    Any body changed their prop on an 1986 Jhonson 28 SPL? If so please let me know what your results were. I am not sure which one to go with for a few more mph. I currently have the stock prop on it now. Thanks
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    Seafoam

    I think I have a small bitt of dirt in the high speed jet. It has the slightest hesitation at WOT. I mean very Very slight. Will Seafoam help this out? I have a 86 Johnson 28 SPL. Thanks
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    86 Johnson 28 SPL

    Does this little motor charge the crank battery? I can't find any info that states it does. Thanks
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    Lower unit question

    I just changed the Lower unit oil on my 86 Johnson 28 special. I am getting a small amount of oil leaking out of what looks like a weep hole. It is positioned at the same height as the top refilling screw. Is this a overflow ? I don't think I overfilled it. It has since stopped leaking but...
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    New cat hare and have a spark question.

    Hey all, i just got a 86 Johnson 28 SPL. I ran it today for the first time and it ran fine for a few minutes perfect and then at full throttle it surged/bogged and then died. I checked for spark and it had none. what can i test to check for the problem? thanks in advance to all that...
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