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    1978 Johnson 85hp mystery....

    Ok I have a question. My motor seem to be able to perform magic....or at least it's fooling me! On the shroud, at the rear brackets after a couple of hours running I see small 'trails' of what looks like oil/gas/?? seeping from around the rivets. However looking INSIDE the shroud I don't see...
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    1978 Johnson remote part (cover)

    Hi I need the item pictured below, item # 75 Styling cover.. Please email, new or used if you have one or know where I can find one! Kerry
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    1960 Glasspar G3 painting question

    Hi, Going to do a little repair to this boat. A couple of holes need to be filled in, a few stress cracks looked after and MAYBE repaint the topside. My question is that the P.O. repainted it...with an Interlux product but doesn't recall which one..(Guessing Brightside?? Is there anything...
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    A little math problem...help...

    Hi Guys, NOT particularly good with math so.. I need to figure out how many gallons of gas my tank holds. Don't have a clue. Boat is new to me this Spring, P.O. didn't know. Can I measure lenghtXwidthXheight and figure it out? I'm guessing 15 to 20 gallons... I fill from a 6 gallon can and...
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    Trailer problem...(Help please)

    Be kind, what I know about trailers wouldn't fill a thimble! You put your boat on it, haul it to the lake...grease the wheel bearings.. I have a little dude trailer under my 13 1/2 foot Glasspar G3. Took the boat out today when I came back trailer is sitting at an angle..tilted to starboard. A...
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    1978 85hp help..!!

    Ok brief history: Motor has been getting harder to that start, Then, when you get it started it sounds like it was running on three cylinders. Did the spark gap test and got confusing results. Top cylinder starboard side had no spark. reversed coil wires and had NO spark on top OR bottom (?)...
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    1978 85HP no/hard start, the rest of the story

    Ok, motor is VERY hard to star... used the 'approved' method posted here with little success. What is does: Engine will crank and fire and starter will disengage and spin free. You have to release the key, and retry. This continues until you get lucky and it starts. After that, while warming it...
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    1978 Johnson 85HP and $%@@# &

    Hi, Troubleshooting a hard start issue using the Advance Auto spark gap tester when the clip fell apart! Spring dropped out and disappeared into the housing. So far I can't find it. IS it a potential problem if I can't find it? Going back to the boat later this week with a magnet/fish tool...
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    1978 85hp, Ignition question

    Hi, Could someone take the time to give me a brief (or in depth if you have time) explanation of how the ignition system works?? Or point me in the direction for the information? I have an issue with mine and can't afford the service manual for the time being so need your help. Kerry
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    1978 85 hp Pulls to the right

    Hi, My 1978 Johnson 85 hp has a significant pull to the right. Is there any way to adjust for this??? Kerry
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    1978 Johnson 85hp part...(remote)

    Hi, I need the center insert for the control handle and also I believe there should be a cover on the top of the box. If anyone has a center insert they could scan for me that would be a big help.. Also need the control handle knob (with tilt/trim) Tried the usual places..no luck...
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    1978 85hp Johnson Remote part needed

    Hi, Need the remote cover part #0385793 Part is NLA and no luck on Ebay or any sites I've searched...
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    1978 Johnson weep hole (?) 85hp

    Ok I have another question. Preface: The motor starts and runs fine. NO overheating..no alarm Now, I don't see any water coming from what I think is the weep hole? I haven't looked at it at speed, but at an idle I don't see anything. Should I? Is it a weep hole? :confused: (facing the...
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    1978 Johnson, 85hp painting cowl?

    Hi, Want to repaint the shroud/cowl. Any tips as to best paint, color, how to do it? Would like to replace decals, (no decals on it now..) Decals coming Kerry
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    1978 85hp 85ETLR78C Start vs tilt

    Question, Does anyone know if the motor will CRANK when it is tilted up? In otherwords, does it have to be all the way down b/4 stater will run?? I've been chasing an intermittent no crank issue and today I discovered that when the motor is up a bit, and won't crank, I can grab the harness by...
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    1978 Johnson Remote parts

    I need a couple of NLA parts for my controller pictured here: http://www.boats.net/parts/search/BRP/JOHNSON/1978/85ETLR78C%201978/REMOTE%20CONTROL/parts.html Handle knob. (#36) (confusion here is they list TWO without explaining the difference..) Applique (#42). If truely NLA does anyone have...
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    1978 Johnson, 85hp no start

    Hi, Doesn't turn over wit key. CAN start by screwdriver across solenoid. Does anyone have a wiring diagram? Does motor have a neutral position switch or is there one located in the controls? Just got this boat and wiring is suspect at best... Tnx, Kerry
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    1975 Evinrude 50hp, with problem

    Hi, I am looking at a 1975 Evinrude that has the following issue(s) (Quoted from sellers email) "Last year we tried multiple tests. We first hooked the motor to a hose and got the engine running fine while hooked to a hose. When we placed the boat in the water, we are able to get the engine...
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