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    1969 85 HP Cap (Ring Style)

    Does anybody know how to test the cap and secondly, how the heck does it work? Third why the heck are the sooo outrageously expensive. Anyone got experience with this part? Thanks Jim
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    Basic Engine Theory

    If I increase points gap will I be able to get a hotter spark? Weak spark- New coil gap is only at .010? New igmition system- Yes I did put a condenser in :confused:
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    Please help.85HP Johnson 1969

    :confused:So I've come across a problem and dont know why this is happening. I have hooked the clip of my test light to the positive starter post and then touch all the terminals on the terminal block. All of them light the test light except the one that is directly to battery. All switched...
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    1969 85HP Johnson

    Just completed the conversion from amp to coil/ballast/condenser. Should I stay with the .010 points gap or use something different? Right now it does not run unless above 1200, then this only for a couple seconds. getting voltage to coil via ballast resistor. I was showing 11.68v coming in and...
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    1969 85HP Coil conversion help

    Just completed the conversion from amp to coil/ballast/condenser. Should I stay with the .010 points gap or use something different? Right now it does not run unless above 1200, then this only for a couple seconds. getting voltage to coil via ballast resistor. I was showing 11.68v coming in and...
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    Help 1969 85HP Johnson

    So this is kind of a follow up I got spark to it by rebuilding the ignition system and am using a coil and ballast. w/ J4C plugs. Got it to fire and run slightly as it will run with key in start position but not in on position very well. I suspect I may have burnt the ballast resistor but need...
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    Please Help 1969 85 HP Johnson No Spark

    I know its in the ground side of the points and I have discovered from reading the posts that my anti reversing spring was missiing. So I ordered and got one but I don't know where it goes anybody got a diagram- and is this enough to make the motor not run? I am always showing a constant ground...
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