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    More tilt & trim problems

    Hi, we just replaced the entire tilt and trim system (Except for the pump) on our 1977 85HP johnson outboard. We bought cylinders (all setup, just needed to install them), a new tilt and trim motor, and basically it's all new stuff. Here is the problem, it tilts down beautifully, very fast and...
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    1977 Johnson Tilt and Trim Problems, UGH!

    We are going nuts out here in Northwestern Illinois. We just purchased a brand new OEM tilt and trim motor for our 1977 Glastron bass boat with a 1977 Johnson 85HP. However, it will not TILT UP! It sounds fine going down, but there is absolutely nothing when we try to tilt it up, no sounds...
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    Prop nut torque.

    I have a 1977 85 hp Johnson outboard.....What is the proper prop nut torque? Also the head has a stripped out spark plug hole....already tried the heli coil.....anyone have an extra head theyed like to sell?
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    1977 Johnson 85HP Trim & Tilt Question

    We are in the process of rebuilding the trim and tilt cylinders for our 1977 85HP Johnson Outboard motor. As we were taking it apart, we noticed that the "Bobbin" on the cylinder with the electrical hook up had a small wire that almost looked like it was soddered to the piston. That wire was...
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    1977 Johnson 85hp

    Hey, I'm new to the forums so I'd just like to say Hi!.... Anyways, I have a 1977 Johnson 85HP outboard with model number 85EL77S and VIN # J4756059. While repairing the cylinder on the port side of the boat, we lost something (We are not sure what was lost, that's why I'm here) that stops the...
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