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    Johnson engine family

    Does that nomenclature apply to models 2000 and newer ???----Post a picture of the power steering pump and cylinder.----It is just a simple 60 degree V-6 looper.-----Essentially the same from 1991 to end of production.
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    Gale 7.5hp Montgomery Ward Sea King

    Have to agree.-----Post pictures to identify this thing.
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    1979 Johnson 55 hp

    They run surprisingly well on 1 cylinder.----Does spark jump a gap of at least 3/8" on both leads ?
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    Johnson engine family

    P ----might be for power trim and tilt.----Do you see a power steering pump on your motor?
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    Funny !
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    115 v4 2 stroke runs rough when warmed up

    Some will argue.-----The first step in trouble shooting is a compression test.----Post the actual values.
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    Vintage OMC single-line tank connector

    Farmers do not have to pay cows to eat the grass , so why do they want so much money for milk.-----These parts cost just pennies to make.----It is the storage / handling that costs the big money.
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    Mercury 135 not running

    The oil pump is driven by a plastic gear.----Have a look at that gear.
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    Welding a pivoting Bow Stop?

    Take the bracket on the front off.----Put it back on with long side down-----If you are on really bumpy roads a roller trailer is not a good idea.-----Use some ropes to hold the boat from sliding forward.------Install a second bow eye and switch over while winching boat onto the trailer
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    12hp buccaneer

    If both are OMC built then magneto is the same thing.
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    mercruser 888 wont rev past 2000 when in gear in the water

    The 671 blower was meant to be a " funny one " in my opinion
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    Mercury 135 not running

    Sharp eyes to see the dimple marks on that piston.
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    Mercury 135 not running

    Was it running with automatic oil injection ?------Did you install a new water pump impeller about every 3 years ?-----A replacement power head is the best option.----But find out what happened and make the repairs.
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    I just got me a motor. 1990 Johnson 9.9

    Easy to convert---Remove 5" spacer.----Install shorter driveshaft.-----Install shorter shift rod.----Remove 5" water tube spacer or cut 5" off water tube.
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    89' johnson 90 not charging

    It should show an increase in voltage at fast idle around 1000 RPM .
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    Mid1980's Mercury 2cyl 35hp Spark Plug Question

    Sparkplugs do not foul on a properly tuned / adjusted motor.
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    Distributor harness 1976 mercury 115

    Do a complete evaluation of the motor before spending big $$$$ on parts.-----Your location?
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    1985 Evinrude 15 HP trouble starting

    Tools are not expensive.----Spark tester is easy to make with wire , glue and cardboard.---You need to provide information.-----No one on the forum can touch your motor.
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    1985 Evinrude 15 HP trouble starting

    With a bit of fuel in the cylinders it should have roared like a wild lion.----Does spark jump a gap of at least 3/8" , yes or no ?----What are the actual compression values ?
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    1985 Evinrude 15 HP trouble starting

    I would say you have no spark or spark at the wrong time.----Tried switching plug wires ?
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