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    1978 Johnson 85ETLR78C tilt repair

    Hi, Need to replace the upper seals/o-rings in the two smaller cylinders in the tilt asm. How the $%&$57 do you get the cap (or end cap) loose? This is the cap with the four holes in it that looks like it takes a special tool..??? Thanks, Kerry
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    1960 Glasspar.. 78 85hp Johnson mounting question

    Need to remove the 4 mounting bolts that go through the transom. I need to know know what to use to seal the holes when remounting. The P.O. seems to have filled the holes with some type of silicone that remained fairly flexible. What I use and how best to do it...?? Kerry
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    1978 Johnson 85hp. Storage question

    Hi Guys, Last fall I put my boat in into storage (outside) and did the usual things to the motor. (fogging, stable for the gas, etc). Due to health issues the boat never made it into the this water year so what I am faced with is about 12 gallons of 10 month old gas sitting in the tank. Do you...
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    1978 Johnson 85hp. Gear oil capacity ??

    Ok.. memory has failed me once again. Drained lower unit, refilled but one quart did not fill it enough for oil to come out of the upper fill hole.. How much does it take??
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    1978 85hp Johnson V4

    Hi Guys... Have an issue with my motor. I follow the cold start suggestions but after this step: 5) As the motor begins to stumble, bump the key in activating the choke/primer. You may need to do this several times until the motor can fast-idle on its own. IF I mess up and the motor stalls...
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    1978 Johnson 85hp

    Rig currently uses the single handle Johnson Command Center...I am simply not a fan.. Is it possible to swap/change over to a period correct OMC two handle unit? Kerry
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    1978 Johnson 85hp lower unit..

    Hi Guys, Well, Summer is for all practical purposes over and along with it boating (except for those of us lucky enough to live where Winter doesn't visit) So yesterday decided to Winterize the motor.....which of course included changing out the lower unit oil, removed the plug and out came...
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    1978 85hp (85ETLR78C) shift lever removal

    Hi, Ready to tackle the water pump and will need to undo the shift linkage at the power head to remove the lower unit. (From what I have read). Need advice as to how to do that! Looks a bit hard to get at but maybe I am just not seeing it the right way. any suggestions appreciated.. Kerry
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    Save my weekend! (1978 85ETLR78C Johnson) overheat question (s)/ Water???

    Hi, I have included 4 pictures that I need at ask questions about regarding where water should, and should not be coming from on my motor. First pix: While hooked up to the muffs, there is a stream of water coming out of this little hole... right or wrong. 2nd pix: While on the muffs there is...
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    1978 Johnson 85 hp Command Center

    Hi, First my apologizes if this question is hard to understand! On my single handle command center, when I push the warm start/idle lever all the way down, then put the motor into gear, pushing the throttle forward, the warm up lever is also moved down further though it has no effect motor...
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    Johnson 48spl value?? (Now with pictures)

    Hi, I have been offered a Johnson 48SPL (year unknown) that has been sitting since 2001 when it was last run. NOTHING else is known about it's condition so what I am asking is possibly impossible but the guy has no idea as to what it's worth or what he wants for the motor and wants ME to make...
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    Temerature guage(s)

    Hi, Thinking about installing a temp gauge in the future for peace of mind, after I get my overheating issue resolved. I have a V4 1978 Johnson. Would I need two gauges since I have two banks to monitor? Should I mount the sensor under a head bolt? IF monitoring two banks could you use one...
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    Save my weekend! (1978 85ETLR78C Johnson) overheat question (s)

    What it did: Took boat out for the first time this year. Started right up, ran fine for an hour (mostly at cruising speed WOT occasionally) Ran fine. Slowed to slightly above an idlt to send a text message. Took about three minutes (I type slow...) Just as I was clicking send. the overheat alarm...
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    1978 Johnson 85 hp V4

    Hi, Has anyone bought a cover for this motor?? (IE protective cover, not the actual shroud) and if so what size did you use?? Kerry
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    Little dude........

    Hi, I have a small, Little Dude trailer and have a question. The dust caps are simply flexible caps that fit, somewhat loosely on the hub. They do NOT mount/insert into the hub end as others I have seen and I am not completely comfortable with this. I'd like to use a 'normal' type cap but have...
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    1978 Johnson 85hp

    Looking to replace the cover/shroud seal. Any tips on mounting the new one appreciated...
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    Am I nuts????? (Re:I boats)

    Hi, I THOUGHT iboats used to have a way to look up Johnson parts via an online catalog exploded view feature..right now I only see generic type parts shown in groups IE: electrical, cooling etc... Have I lost it??? Kerry
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    1978 85hp tilt and trim question...or two.

    Hi, One of my trim cylinders is leaking around the shaft. I guess I need to replace the o-ring(s) etc.. My question is, how do you get the cap off (see picture). Looks like it might need a special tool?? AND are there any tips that might help me out. Also if it becomes necessary to remove the...
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    1978 85hp Johnson tilt fluid questiion (85ETLR78C)

    Starboard trim cylinder started leaking when I left motor sitting part way up. I know it shouldn't leak but likely 'O' ring has failed but until I can get to it Lost enough fluid to create a fair sized puddle! I need to refill and bleed. (Tilt inop, tilt motor runs) Need to know what to fill it...
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    1978 Johnson control center cables/binding near wot

    Like the title says, the last third or so approaching WOT requires a lot of extra push to get there. Doesn't SEEM to be the control center so am thinking it's either the cable or something with the linkage in the motor. My question(s) are, is this normal for this setup? and if not, how...
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