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    Can a weak fuel pump cause low idle problems?

    Hello everyone! I have a 77 Johnson 35hp electric start long shaft. I can't seem to get enough air to the Carb with the cover on. Cover off I can adjust mixture accordingly and it runs great. Compression is good too. Can a weak fuel pump be at fault? I have also rebuilt the Carb. Any ideas...
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    new rectifier 3 unmarked yellow 1 red?

    Hi all! Got a 77 Johnson 35hp. Bought a new rectifier that has 3 unmarked yellow wires & a red wire. I thought I read on here before that those 3 yellow wires are interchangeable because of the AC current. After I installed it I swear my tach is reading higher than before. I had paperwork on...
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    Does shorting out rectifier kill spark for 77 johnson 35 hp HELP!

    Hi again all. This motor is an electric start model. I made a rookie mistake, I was taking off my exhaust cover to replace gaskets when I accidentally shorted out my red wire that has a fuse in it that goes to the terminal block that then goes to the rectifier. I didn't even blow the fuse but...
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    77 Johnson 35hp steaming

    I have read several threads on here pertaining to this subject but not quite a match. I have my motor in a barrel tuning it up when I notice quick spurts of steam exiting from the exhaust relief. I have installed a new water pump kit, pulled water cover & replaced thermostat just as a part of...
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    No stator wires for tach install

    Hello all! I would like to start out saying that i've used these forums religiously for other issues i've had & solved & want to thank everyone for their knowledge, but now this is not your everyday problem. I picked up over the winter a 1977 Johnson 35 electric start motor and im installing it...
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    Trying to install a tach on a motor with no stator?

    Hello all! I would like to start out saying that i've used these forums religiously for other issues i've had & solved & want to thank everyone for their knowledge, but now this is not your everyday problem. I picked up over the winter a 1977 Johnson 35 electric start motor and im installing it...
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