Recent content by rcbrownjr

  1. R

    Compatible carburetor for 1986 Johnson 70

    Does anyone know what other carburetor assemblies might be compatible with a 1986 Johnson 70 J70TLCDC? The original part number, 0394468 CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY --- CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY is discontinued and I need to find several used. The 1986-1989 assemblies appear similar from part diagrams...
  2. R

    1986 Johnson 40 hp bogs down at high speed.

    I'm having a similar issue with my 1986 Johnson 70. Idles just fine, will occasionally get on plane, but mainly plows. Good, consistent spark on all three cylinders, good compression, fresh non-ethanol gas with Seafoam. OB mechanic calls after opening up all three carbs, says that something in...
See more
Top