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    Johnson 86 - 70 HP - spark plug wires

    Can I just pick these up at a local automotive store or are the wires specialized? The manual is of no help on this subject. http://www.iboats.com/Premium-Spark-Plug-Wire-6-for-Johnson-Evinrude-Sierra/dm/*******.779853899--**********.393262786--view_id.221997 I assume, this link above, is what...
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    86 Johnson 70HP - no spark

    Hi, Following the basic troubleshooting procedure in this thread - http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158071 I've arrived at this part: "2. Electric and manual start: Flywheel rotates but engine does not attempt to start. . Remove a spark plug, reconnect it and hold it against engine...
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    86 Johnson 70HP - mystery tube

    While changing out the water pump I noticed this tube . Is it supposed to by lying there disconnected, it it some kind of an air intake tube? Is there supposed to be this much oil in the housing? Are these two symptoms related?:confused: I should also mention that the VRO cover was attached...
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    Johnson 86 Water Pump Kit question

    Hi, I've purchased the water pump replacement kit: http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfinder/?*******=260449512&gd_grid_id=1307&gd_partfinder=1&gd_poid=110967&gd_row=39&**********=207395361 But I can figure out what the seal with the red arrow is for. The kit doesn't come with any instructions...
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    1986 Johnson 70 Hp - shift rod disconnect for lower unit removal

    Hi, I am struggling to figure out how to disconnect the shift rod linkage to remove the lower unit. I've got all the screws off and the lower unit separate from the upper body by 0.5 inches as illustrated in the . But it won't go any further, so I assume I have to disconnect the shift rod...
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    1986 Johnson 70HP - a couple of issues

    Hello, I'd would appreciate some help with a couple of issues I've been having. - First issue - when starting the motor after it's been sitting for a week or two, it starts ok, but for the first while (up to 5-10 minutes) it has no power. What I mean is that I put the boat in gear and throttle...
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