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    Johnson 20 hp. Carburetor problem

    Ordered the thermostat. Here's what's it's doing
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    Johnson 20 hp. Carburetor problem

    Tks everyone. I'll start by checking the thermostat , go from there
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    Johnson 20 hp. Carburetor problem

    Yes, lots of water, gets a bit warm . I'm using the muffs.
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    Johnson 20 hp. Carburetor problem

    I have a older Johnson 20 hp ,2 stroke outboard, think it's a 1987 model. The motor starts right up, takes a few minutes to warm up , lots of smoke from exhaust. The motor idles and runs but spurts sometimes blowing out smoke. The carb was taken off last year and clean, however experiencing...
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    Mercury outboard blowing steam

    Tks. The two exhaust ports on the shaft have no water coming out. There is water coming out from the prop thou. The tel tale is shooting out water, just turns to steam after running for awhile
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    Mercury outboard blowing steam

    Tks all. With the muffs on the water is still steaming out of the tell tale. At the prop location where the water ejects water is alot cooler. Is the supposed to be water coming out of the exhaust port at top of shaft?
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    Mercury outboard blowing steam

    Hey all. I have a 1987 50hp Mercury 2 stroke outboard, tell tale is blowing steam. When in the lake put a temperature gun on the engine and recorded 90c and climbing. There's no thermostat on this engine. Removed lower end checked the new impeller everything looks good. Put air to the intake...
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    Mercury 20 hp 1977?

    Lake Simcoe area near Sutton.
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    Mercury 20 hp 1977?

    Looks like the choke assembly has to be changed. Only problem part 72465 and 86874 are not available anymore. Any suggestions where to purchase, I'm in Ontario, Canada.
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    Mercury 20 hp 1977?

    The choke lever has indents on it. When working the choke ar these indents positions for the choke? Currently it just pushes in/out, but springs back to open when closed
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    Mercury 20 hp 1977?

    Tks everyone, back at it. Replaced impeller, rebuilt fuel pump it was contaminated with ethanol crystals, cleaned carb . I'm used to primers, this one has a choke. When working the choke, I pull the knob out, the flap closes but opens when let go, springs back. Is starting this motor a two hand...
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    Mercury 20 hp 1977?

    Tks. Got to the flywheel, seems to turn with effort, good compression. Reinstalled the pull cord assembly, can only pull about 20" of rope, very difficult . Its enough to get it running, but why?
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    Mercury 20 hp 1977?

    Can you please send the link? Ive looked up in a few locations can't find it. Also it looks like a 1979 uses muffs , this motor has to be put into a water tank run running
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    Mercury 20 hp 1977?

    Tks yes always a good idea. It is Canadian made . Doesn't the last two digits on the serial number indicate the year? The motor pulls over good with plugs removed. With the plugs installed its difficult to pull. Any suggestions as to why? Does it just have you be run to loosen up . I'm...
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    Mercury 20 hp 1977?

    Recently I purchased a Mercury 20 hp, 2 stroke motor. The serial is number, 7132777. I got that the last two digits 77 are the year, 1977. The serial number when doing a look up is not recognized when searching. Each cylinder has 100 psi, however when pulling the cord its very difficult...
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    Johnson Outboard ID

    Tks Ray?
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    Johnson Outboard ID

    I'm on the process of purchasing a kicker motor . Can across a Johnson 6.5 hp that looks in good condition. I'm having a problem with the model number for identification. The model is BJ7RSI. Recognize the motor is made on Belguim -B. Johnson- J. 7 -6.5.hp. R - rope. I cant figure out what the...
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    Johnson 20 HP. Ignition Problem

    Tks . Took your advice, sprayed penetrating oil pushed with small finishing nail, they popped out! Can't tell you how relieved I am. Next replace charging coil and timing trigger. Any points on the trigger? I have marked where it sits now, is that good enough to install the new trigger?
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    Johnson 20 HP. Ignition Problem

    Tks. Isn't there barbs inside that have to be compressed?
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    Johnson 20 HP. Ignition Problem

    Tks ... I purchased pin extraction tool kit. Still confused how to release the wires from this connector plug. I have attached a picture of the plug
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