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    86' johnson 120 idle/running problem

    The motor won't idle low, fast idle ok (missing)and is low on power. If I pull number 3 plug wire off, the motor doesn't react at all. I'm sure its running on 3 out of 4 cylinders. If I pull the plug, and start it, I can visually see a spark. The plug is always wet. Inside the cylinder...
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    86' 120hp fuel recirculation line diagram?

    Does anyone have a pic of where the fuel recirc lines goes on the carbs?<br /> I need a pic from the primer to the base of each carb. I know they tee and one line does two cylinder but I have them both off and I don't remember what goes where?<br />TIA<br />Dave
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    non vro pump install

    Has anyone installed one of these pumps? Its a model # 438402.<br /><br /> I'm installing it on a 86' johnson 120hp.<br /><br /> Any tips, hints. It seems to have 3 inlet/outlets and a bunch of extra nipples?<br /><br />I'm a little confused..<br />TIA,<br />Dave
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    AAHHH!!!! 86' johnson 120 won't stop sneezing!

    I changed the 4 oneway recirc valves and the vacuum lines. I rebuilt all 4 carbs. It idles way better than it did but still sneezes and stalls at idle. <br />The motor runs on premix(no vro). It has new plugs,coil pack,waterpump and battery. <br />It will idle with muffs but not in tank.<br...
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    Johnson 120 part #'s

    Anyone know the part number for the 4 brass checkvalves? How about any ideas for upgrading the cooling system to 93 spec and last but not the least, the fuel pump with no VRO..<br /><br />TIA<br />DAve
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    johnson 120 leaking

    When I tilt the motor foward, I get a little fuel spill inside motor cover. Not much but obviously a problem? Any ideas<br />TIA<br />Dave
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    rebuilding carbs johnson 120

    I'm rebuilding carbs tonight. Any tricks or tips?<br /><br /> What is a good set up procedure or is it straight foward?<br />thanks,<br />Dave :confused:
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    Johnson 120 won't idle

    The motor idles with muffs but won't in water. I changed the plugs,flushed carbs and bowls,new gas 93oct,new filter. It seems to also have a leak when motor is tilted foward,not sure.<br /> I took off the VRO and mix in tank.<br /><br /> Runs fine when your off idle. Was afraid to launch in...
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