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    1979 Johnson 85HP no spark on 1 cylinder

    I just got back from the mechanic. We tried 3 power packs and still no spark on the top right cylinder. He told me its either the trigger or the stator that's causing the problem. I'm downloading the manual right now. Isn't the trigger also call the timer base? One thing is not making any sense...
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    Troubleshooting time...

    Hey guys I did a car coil conversion and got the motor to run and it did run great 3 weeks ago however i have let it sit so i can paint the boat and re did the inside.. today i decided its ready to hit the water... and i headed out to the lake.. the recommend oil mix is 50:1 so i got 4 gallon of...
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    1968 Johnson 55hp TRL-10s Impeller change.. Shaft spin right or left?

    Hey guys I just changed the impeller on my 55 1968 johnson TRL-10s.. I turned the shaft clockwise when i installed it... I just want to make sure if the impeller is installed correctly.. .. I did some search and find that most commonly the shaft turn clockwise.. but I want to make sure before i...
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    Black oil/ grease coming out of lower unit?

    Guys i got the motor running.. and its idling pretty good.. but as you all know you fix one problem and another will come up.. I did some searching and some people say its normal its just unburnt oil and gas.. but it's a lot, enough to cover the drum i set the motor in.. I didn't mix the gas...
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    Engine turn off when release start position

    Ok guys i just clean out the carb.. and did a car coil conversion on the ignition... the problem here is the engine wont stay running.. it will continue running when the key is turn to the start position.. the starter keep running but not even turning the fly wheel.. which mean the flywheel is...
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    Can someone tell me where the points wire is?

    I got a 1968 (i believe) 55 hp 3 cylinder johnson TRL-10s.. I narrow it down to two possible.. i'm new to the boating thing.. There is 2 yellow wires to the left of the motor (standing behind the prop) and one black wire on the right. which one if the points wire I did a ignition conversion...
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    Car ignition coil conversion?

    Hey guys I just purchase a newman skiboat with a 55 hp johnson on it.. dont know what year the motor is but the model is trl-10s.. 3 cyl ... well i have a bad amp.. i just rewire the whole deal just to find out the amp was bad.. I did search about the converion which is cheaper than buying a...
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