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    What is the thing that holds control cable to the motor and where to find it?

    Hello, I need to find those little things that hold throttle and shift cables to the sidse of the motor. It is like a small "bracket" or "snap" or else. You insert cable end vertically into it and then turn cable end horizontally and it is held by it. I do not know the correct name for it. This...
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    small hole on lower unit leas oily mix on 1976 25 HP Johnson

    Hello, I have one 25 HP 1976 Johnson (25R76E) that I just put "new" short-shaft lower unit on. I bought this LU almost 1.5 years ago on e-bay from some shop in Florida. They claimed it was good, pressure tested and water pump replaced.Motor runs fine in the tank and gears shift OK, but I...
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    Do you use any sealants for\with gaskets?

    Hello, I want to know if I should use any special sealant when I put new gaskets on my 1976 25HP Johnson. For example: 1. Head gasket 2. Intake manifold gasket 3. Gasket between block and exhaust housing 4. Water pamp housing gasket Is it neccessary or recomended or not needed? If needed what...
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    Temperature check on 1976 Johnson 25 HP (25R76E)

    Is there an easy way to determine temperature of the running power head? Manual says to use some heating sticks 125F and 163F, but I think it is old. Is there something inexpensive? What should be the right temperature? Thanks.
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    25 HP 1976 Johnson dies after start

    Hello, One of my 25R76E starts only with choke nub pulled (closed throttle). It starts very strong but dies after 2-3 sec. I put new plugs and spark is very good. Fuel is pumping and carb bowl was full of gas. I disassemble carb and soaked it for over night. Tomorrow I will blow it with...
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    25 HP 1976 Johnson shifting rod stuck

    Hello, The inner exhaust tube got rotten and water was going into exhaust housing. The top part of shifting rod got stock it housing hole. I tried to soak it with W-40 and pull it and hammer it. It does not move. I have whole housing dissasembled now and the only part I could not get out is...
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    How to fix broken thread of spark plug hole?

    Hi, I have 2 motors (25 HP 1976 Jonson). They both have the same problem: One of the spark plugs hole (opening where you put spark plug) has thread broken\cut. Is there any way to fix it without buying whole power head assembly? Thanks.
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    1976 25HP Johnson choking on low speed

    Hello, I have 1976 25HP Johnson (model 25R76E). It was loosing power on high speed. I took it to mechanic and he said it was leaking some air thru the crankcase seal so I: 1. Put new seal without disassembling crankshaft and pistons 2. Rebuid carburator using new kit plus other small things I...
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    HELP! 1976 25 HP Johnson front rubber mount broke

    Hello, I have 1976 25 HP Sea Horse. Model# 25R76E. I broke one of the bolts sticking out of front rubber mount (part #0304800). It looks like this particular part is not available anymore. Is there any way to fix it or work around? Thanks for the help. This part can be seen here as # 29...
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    How to detach crankcase on 1976 25HP Johnson

    Hello, I have problem with disassembling my 1976 25 HP Sea Horse (model#25R76E). I can not detach crankcase from the head. I removed 2 pins and all the screws and it looks like it is held just by sealant. I tried to tap with wood block and heavy hammer and it did not work. I am afraid to put...
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    Correct spark plugs for 4HP 1969 MERC 40?

    Hi, I just got 4 HP MERC 40 that seems to be 1969 judging on Serial # 2678618. It does not have spark plugs. Does anybody know what I should use. Tnx.
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