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    1979 Johnson 25hp tiller steer

    Engine jumps out of forward gear while idling. Used to only do it when I was running WOT but yesterday it started while idling. Could the problem be the clutch dog is worn out? If not then what would be other causes. Thanks,
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    1978 Johnson 25 hp tiller steer cut off swith

    How can I bypass the cutoff switch on this motor. The J-hook on the side gear shifter has rusted off and now will not engage the arm to push the button in. Since I am the only one who uses this boat can I bypass this switch. I know its used so you cant start the motor while its in gear but I...
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    1979 johnson 25 hp shift lock

    I have a tiller steer electric start of this model and was wondering if there is supposed to be a shifter lock for forward gear when you engage. I bought this motor used and it looks and acts like it needs one. It has a tendency to shift to neutral when under a load. Thanks, Ed
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    1978 johnson 25 hp tiller steer jumps out of gear until it warms up.

    It does this every time. Runs great when it stays in gear. Do I need to adjust the shift linkage or is there some other problem? tks,
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    1972 johnson shearing a flywheel key

    sheared a flywheel key on 1972 Johnson 40 hp. Is there anything special you have to do with the timing or top dead center when reinstalling the flywheel and key? tks
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    1972 40Hp johnson dies going to idle after WOT

    I have a 1972 Johnson 40 HP that will die out when coming off of WOT. Do I need to turn the adjustment needle in or out to correct this situation? Thanks
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    1972 Johnson 40hp carb. question

    What adjustments do I need to make in order to make it run correctly? The motor runs great at WOT then when I bring the throttle back down to quickly the motor will shut off and not want to start up. If I spray a little shot of engine start into the butterfly hole it will crank with a little...
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    Adding a rectifier to a 1970 Johnson 40 hp

    How and where do you do this or can this be done. Sort of getting tired of always putting the charger on the battery. It is an electric start and motor is running very well just trying to add a little accessory to the motor. Thanks
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    1970 Johnson 40hp WOT spark

    I have a problem with one cylinder not firing when WOT. Spark check in the yard found good hard spark at the plug but when running WOT goes to one cylinder. Where should I look first for something. Last year replaced coils, wires, plugs, points and condensor. Motor ran great for several...
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    1978 35hp evinrude needs rebuilding

    My brother in law has a 1978 35hp evinrude. While running down the river the motor all of a sudden went to running on 1 cylinder then the motor quit running altogether. He took it to a shop to ask about repairing it but the mechanic told him it would be cheaper to buy another one instead of...
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    1970 40hp Gearcase question

    Ever since I replaced the prop shaft seal, o-ring and spaghetti seal my shifting has been erratic at best using the manual shift lever and cable. If I disconnect the cable and run the shifter by had I can get it to go in forward or reverse with no problem although it does seem like the motor...
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    1970 40hp Johnson no spark on lower cylinder

    Hello, New to the forum. Been lurking around here for awhile but just now have a post to submit. 1970 40hp Johnson, no generator or altenator or stator, electric or manual start, has no spark on lower cylinder. Replaced points, replaced lower coil, replaced wiring harness that corroded and...
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