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    1973 johnson overheating have done everything

    OK guys I need big help on this one. I have a 1973 johnson 50 hp model 50ESL73R. The engine is overheating. This is what happened, impellar was bad I changed it apparently the rubber grommet on the water supply tube didnt not make a seal and the motor severly and I mean severly overheated. It...
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    1973 Johson 50 HP

    Hi guys I got a 1973 johnson 50 HP 2 cylinder. Does anyone know what the compression is suppose to be? I have 80 PSI in one and 90 PSI in the other. I was thinking a blown head gasket reason being. Water pump was getting bad I changed it, then motor overheated, I then changed thermostat and...
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    1973 50hp changingf water pump?

    I have a 1973 50 Hp johnson that needs a new water pump . How do you undo the shifter to drop the lower end/ And are there any other tricks I need to know? Thanks
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    HELP 1974 50 HP Johnson No spark

    model #50ESL73R serial # E3827500. No spark on either cylinder. Some times it would start then the next time it wont, now I cant get it started. I did The CDI check the resistance on my stator is 870 ohms ( which is high to 500). Kill switch check didnt help. I think it might be the power pack...
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    1973 50 Hp Johnson no spark

    I have a 1973 Johnson 50 HP Model 50ESL73R serail # E3827500 2 cylinder. That was running good at high speed but would no idle, went to start it today and there is no spark in either plug. Where do I start to troubleshoot???
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    1968 Johnson 55 HP Telltale

    Can anyone tell me if my 55 hp johnson , model TRL-10R has any tpye of a telltale or where the water outlet is on it. I run it and can fell some warm water coming out around the lower unit from little weep holes is this normal? Is there anywhere else water should come out when I have the...
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    1968 Johnson 55 HP lean rich setting

    Can anyone tell me how many turns out the rich/lean setting screws should be before I put the adjusting mechanism back on. IOts a 55 HP model TRL-10R. I found them about 1 turn out and once the adjustment mechanism it will only allow you 1/2 of a turn. Any ideas will help. thanks
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    1968 Johnson blown head gasket and starter Problems

    I have a TRL-10R 55 HP johnson that is overheating and I need to change the head gasket does anyone know can i leave the water jacket on and remove the head? My starter blew off the sping and the clip does anyone know a quick fix for this, is there a spacer at the top?? Thanks
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    Head Torque for 1968 Johnson TRL-10R 55 HP

    Can any one tell me the head torque on my Johnson and is there a torque on the water jacket cover?? Thanks in advance!!
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    1968 Johnson charging system

    I need help to figure out if my motor's charging system is working. And how do I troubleshoot?? Its a 1968 55 HP model TLR-10R. Thanks for everyones help on the shifting problems. Its up and running great except for this on last thing!!! Don't figure.
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    1968 Johnson 55 HP stuck in forward

    Model TRL-10R hydro electric shift. Question. The shift worked when I bought it. I took the lower unit off to replace water pump. I had trouble pulling wires down through. so I started to take off the cover for the shift solenoids, lifted it about an inch and said bad idea and bolted it back...
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