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    1977 85 hp Johnosn will not reach WOT

    Throttle plates will not open or they open very little via the remote control. Engine goes into forward and reverse easily, but lacks power. I can barely back off of my trailer. Forward lacks power as well. Last boating season we skied behind it after I rebuilt the carbs, so I am confident...
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    No Spark 1977 Johnson 85HP

    After reading numerous posts, I was able to resolve my no spark issue. 1. purchased engine manual 2. purchased dva meter 3. downloaded cdi troubleshooting guide Found 90 dva volts between the brown and brown-yellow wires while connected to the powerpack...needed 150+ dva volts Disconnected brown...
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