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    Thanks fellas! Tash, Walker, DHP, JP and all

    Hey guys, I don't remember just who all helped me out, but it was many of you.... and I wanted to take a minute or two to thank you for your advice. I got my 85ELS73M running today after a couple weeks of beating my head against the wall. After new plugs, fresh fuel, carb over haul and more...
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    Safety Switch no clicky!

    After going back over everything I have done, and looked at etc.... I got to reading about the throttle cables etc... the only thing I had not checked out was the Safety Switch. I pulled the wire off to make sure it was making good contact, but that was it. So I played with it some and tried to...
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    Morse Control Adjustment

    I have a Morse MT2 control (single lever). My Manual only shows a stock Johnson, which has additional features so reading and applying the cable adjustment is different, or so I think. My problem, what I think is a problem.... is that when I pull the throttle lever out to neutral, and move it...
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    fuel system question

    73 Johnson 85 hp. Ok rebuilt carbs, replaced all fuel lines on engine, checked and cleaned fuel filter screen and I am not getting any fuel out of the carbs into the engine. The plugs are bone dry. I had this same problem prior to pulling and rebuilding the carbs. The carbs have gas (pulled...
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    ok i did it...

    I pulled my carbs tore them down somewhat, following the service manual (73 Johnson 85 hp) and they show/mention a special tool (p/n 317002) for removing the high speed orifice plugs. They only show the handle sticking out of the carb so I dont know exactly what it looks like... Do I need this...
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    Whaler info

    If you own a Whaler, and want to read a little history click on this link. I thought I owned a 73 Montauk until someone showed me this... now I know I own a Cohasset II! Just thought I'd share this fun read too!
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    spark plug confusion

    Ok, tash checked his manual and said my 1973 85 HP Johnson uses a Champion UL77V. Which is what I replaced, because I had checked Champions website and came up with a completly different plug. Click on link: http://www.championsparkplugs.com/results_appOther.asp?otherMotiveID=12589&mfid=2 So I...
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    electronic choke operation

    Ok, when I turn the ignition switch, and have the choke on the engine in the middle position for the electronic choke, do I need to hold another button or switch? I have three wires coming out of the electronic, one ground and two that run into the harness... I was just wondering if maybe I am...
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    manuals

    outboard owners manuals vs service manuals.... I have a service manual but are there any owners manuals out there for 73 Johnsons??
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    guesstimate on carb overhaul at dealer?

    now that I got your attention, any ideas? I really dont want to mess around with them myself, and drop off pick up sounds so much easier! I wonder what i should expect to pay??
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    fuel problem?

    Ok now that I got the choke settings info, I gave her a shot at starting. I pumped the bulb intil firm, put her in neutral with a little up on the throttle and turned the key. I had pulled the cover off the engine and the cover plate off the carbs to see if the electric choke was working. It...
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    choke question

    I have a 1973 Johnson 85 HP motor and want to know what the position for the choke is. On the right front (as you are facing the motor) just below the cover, there is the manual choke button/lever.... it is flush to the edge, and then you can push it in... what is the setting for "in" and...
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    Merc Model Indentification

    A friend of mine bought a boat and motor. The motor is a Merc 50 HP, but he doesnt know the year etc... the SN is 5110396. The engine is black, the name on the sides (Mercury) is silver, on the front of the engine "Mercury" is in red letters, and it has a thunderbolt ignition. What year, model...
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    tilt fluid

    Where do I fill my tilt fluid and how do I bleed the system (if needed) on my 73 Johnson 85 hp? My Johnson manual covers the engine pretty thoroughly but doesn't say anything about the tilt system.<br /><br /><br />Thanks!
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