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    Fuel or spark?

    Hello again, my johnson 115 (1978) is appearing to load up. New coils made it better but not right......I'm thinking wrong plugs,gap. It has autolite 2634 plugs gapped at .30. Sound right? All plugs are equally "wet". I feel like carb problems would show top and bottom differences. These plugs...
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    New spark plug wires, what to buy?

    Hello all! I want to replace my plug wires on my 1978 johnson 115, can you tell me which ones to buy? I see some with brass threaded ends but mine seem to just slide out. Maybe the ends are in the coil? Please help:confused: Ready to order just not sure what to buy.....Thanks
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    Ignition problems..

    Hello all, I have a 1978 Johnson 115 and have issues with the left side spark. I have spark at first start but then lose it. Am I looking at a coil issue? Both cylinders on that side fail together. No spark after start up, I check the wires coming from the big blue coil and they are not even...
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    1978 johnson tilt/trim goes up but not down, manual valve does nothing..

    Hi everyone! I have read and used this awesome forum but now I'm a member:D My problem is that I just got my boat which sat for a few years. Got it running great and replaced a bad tilt motor. Upon testing it wont go down, if I drain it at the line itself and refill it will but only if I move it...
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