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    6hp Johnson - No spark

    Model J6RCDE 1980's??<br />I was given this Johnson after it took a dip in the lake. I was told that if I could get it started I could use it. Engine was dried off and the spark plugs removed. I have tried new plugs and WD-40 to start it, but no luck.plug smelled like gas. I did not see any...
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    6hp Johnson - No spark

    Model J6RCDE 1980's??<br />I was given this Johnson after it took a dip in the lake. I was told that if I could get it started I could use it. Engine was dried off and the spark plugs removed. I have tried new plugs and WD-40 to start it, but no luck.plug smelled like gas. I did not see any...
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    Volvo AQ125 breaking timing belt every 30 hours

    I have a friend that is struggling to fix his Volvo aq125 4 cylinder. He says that after the belt is replaced the engine runs well for a while. Then it starts to run rough and snaps the belt. Is the belt jumping teeth and eventually snapping? Any other possibities. How can he fix this...
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    1949 Johson TD-20 Broken pullcord recoil spring

    I came across this little motor and was able to get it running , but my pull cord has been replaced with a piece of rope and the recoil spring has now broken into an even smaller piece. Any ideas where I can get a similar one? Or any place that would sell these old parts. I probably should also...
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    1949 Johnson 5hp (td-20) looking for pull cord recoil spring

    I came across this little motor and was able to get it running :) , but my pull cord has been replaced with a piece of rope and the recoil spring has now broken into an even smaller piece. Any ideas where I can get a similar one? Or any place that would sell these old parts. I probably...
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    Using a trash can to test/adjust your motor in???

    I have heard that it is relatively easy to test your motor by sticking the lower unit in a trash can full of water. I have a 115 horse Merc, and I am afraid of the prop hitting the sides. :confused: Can I take of the prop and run the motor without it. I have rebuilt the carbs and I am...
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    Poor Idle on a 1150 Merc. 1971

    I have a poor idle, seems to be a common problem. When the motor is in neutral, the motor will run well if the rpms are medium to high and if I shut it off while it is running, it is easy to start. If I let the idle drop low, the motor will eventually stall and will not restart until I pump...
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