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    1978 85hp loss of power then came back??

    Wondering if anyone had any ideas of where I should start...I have a 1978 Johnson Javelin 85hp. was out yesterday, motor starts up fine and idles great. Finally made it to where I could open it up and It planed out fine crusing for about 2 minutes when I lost I would say about half power and...
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    Spark wires on right plug?

    Just went through the spark plugs on my 1978 85 Johnson Javelin 85ETLR78C and noticed when looking at motor from the back (Standing at the back of the boat)...on the left side the top coil is hooked to the top spark plug and bottom is on bottom but on the right hand side the top coil is...
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    1978 Johnson 85hp Primer bulb issue?

    Hello..when going to start my motor the other day and it has done this in the past...the primer bulb is already so firm that I cannot squeeze it. Is this normal or could this be a reason it has trouble starting sometimes? I don't use it that often so maybe gas vapors getting built up in the...
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    VRO question

    I have a 2001 Johnson 100 hp Model # J100WPLSIF I got this motor for a good price but it did not have the fuel system on it. I've since bought all the parts that I need and am now in the process of hooking everything up...well trying anyways. If I didn't want to use the VRO can I bypass it...
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    Lower Unit Re-build Question (Gasket adesive)

    I have a 2001 Johnson 100 hp Model # J100WPLSIF I am redoing the seals and the water pump. Have the lower part done but while reading the instructions that came with the water pump kit it says to use Gasket adhesive 847 for an o-ring and lower impeller housing seal. I have been to many Auto...
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    Difference between Commercial and Regular motor?

    I've recently purchased a 2001 Johnson 100hp J100WPLSIF On the hood it says Commercial. I've tried to look up some info on this but am having a hard time finding much about it. What is the difference from this and a regular Johnson?
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    Johnson VRO system question

    I have a 2001 johnson 100hp model J100WPLSIF...It needs a fuel system but i'd rather pre-mix the gas and oil rather then rely on the VRO. Question is do I still need a VRO fuel pump? Do they make any regular fuel pumps for these or do I just bypass the VRO somehow on the VRO fuel pump? The...
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    2001 Johnson fuel system needed

    I am looking for a complete fuel system for a 2001 Johnson 100hp Model # J100WPLSIF Looking for bracket, primer solenoid, pump etc... Anybody maybe know someone parting out a motor or anything that would be awsome. Thanks James jamesrangitsch@hotmail.com
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    Looking for complete fuel set-up for Johnson 100hp

    I'm looking for a complete fuel system that will fit on a 2001 100hp Johnson model # J100WPLSIF Looking for bracket, pump, primer etc.....everthing. Thanks James EDIT
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    1973 Johnson 115 Parting Out

    Hello all...I am parting out a 1973 Johnson 115hp Model # 115ESL73M. Has a bad piston and wall is scored a bit. All other parts are fine and it has alot of newer parts...New coils (all 4), Rebuilt lower unit, rebuilt carbs, rebuilt fuel pump, new power pack...Get ahold of me if your looking...
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    Motor swap question

    Hello, I have a 1973 searay with a 1973 Johnson 115hp 115ESL73M. Motor is shot and I am looking to replace it. I've found a 2000 Johnson 100hp Commercial J100WPLSIF. Just wondering if anyone knows if the shaft size is the same on these two..can't seem to find alot of info on that on google...
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    1973 115 johnson popping out of gear at wot

    Hi, I have a 1973 115 hp Johnson. Last year everything worked fine up until the last time I took it out and hit a stump or something busting my prop...Today is the first time I took it out this year and everything went smoothly up until I was finally out of the no wake and at "wot" it pops out...
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