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    HELP! Another "What Year Johnson" Question, No Model Plate

    Hi All. I've got a Johnson 9.9 outboard that is missing the Model #/Serial # plate that should be found on the mid-section of the motor. The two rivets are there but the plate is missing. The motor needs some work done on it but without knowing the year I'm sort of screwed. I had bought this...
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    1977 Johnson 115 hp Idle Problem

    Hi All. I have a 1977 Johnson 115 hp outboard. I'm having problems going from idle speed to flooring it (i.e., like trying to pull a wakeboarder out of the water). The engine stalls out if I quickly advance the throttle. Doesn't happen all the time . . . but it happens enough lately that I'm...
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    SparkPlugs & Gap for 1977 115hp Johnson 115EL77

    Hi All. My boat (and shop manuals) are sitting up in Northern Wisconsin and I'm sitting here in Chicago. Does anyone know the correct size/brand spark plugs and the proper gap for a 1977 115hp Johnson 115EL77 V4 outboard? I want to buy them in Chicago before I go up there in a couple of weeks...
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    Power Loss in 1977 115hp Johnson V4

    Hi. The last time I had my 1976 Glastron with 1977 115hp Johnson V4 out it stuggled to accelerate to it's top speed. I'm thinking I may just need to replace the plugs. The symptoms are: started right up and was going good at about 25-30mph. When I would try to accelerate to a faster speed (up...
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    A Winch is a Winch is a Winch . . .?

    Hi. I have a 17 foot Glastron on a trailer that I bought in Nov. The winch post is bent towards one side and I'm replacing both the post and the winch. Have a replacement post already . . . my question concerns the winch. I've looked on eBay and find them priced anywhere from $10.00 and up. I...
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    Convert Manual Tilt/Trim to Electric? 1977 Johnson 115hp

    Hi. I'm a newbie here along with my newly purchased old boat . . . a 1976 Glastron T186 with a Johnson 115hp V4. It currently has manual tilt/trim. What does it take to convert it to electric tilt/trim? I've been looking on eBay and see numerous tilt/trim units for Johnson outboards for sale and...
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    1977 115 hp Johnson - Lubricating Steering Pivot

    1977 115 horse Johnson outboard on a 1976 Glastron T186. I'm a newbie with this boat & motor. Owners manual tells me to lubricate the steering pivot. Doesn't give instructions other than to say to start pumping in new grease until all old grease comes out through the pivot (if I understood the...
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