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    Another Model # question post on a 20hp Johnson

    I have a Johnson 20hp outboard that runs, but I would like to tune it up a bit as it could sure use one. I wanna order a manuel, points, condenser, and water pump. I see where the model # plate used to be and the freeze plug has the numbers J3115477. Is there anyway anybody here can tell me...
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    Changed water pump, now won't idle properly

    Long story short: Took boat out, no tell-tale water stream took boat home. Changed water pump and ran on muffs, no water stream. Found plugged tell-tale hole, used airhose to unplug, ran on on muffs, ran fine and water stream okay. Took boat to lake, won't stay running at low idle (800rpm), but...
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    68 Merc 100hp Wiring dilema

    I have a 68' Merc 1000 with wiring problems. Some days it'll run fine other days I have to wiggle the cable to make it fire. The exterior cable I can touch and the copper wires fall apart, and the iner cable the copper is fine but the insulation just falls off... :'( I know I can purchase an...
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    68" Merc 1000 timing/sync problems

    I am new to boats motors. I have always workin my own truck motors so the mechanical ability is there, just don't have know how on boat motors. Here's the deal: bought a 68 starcraft w/ 68 100hp merc. Ran fine, till something slipped, im not up on all the parts name so i'll try my best to...
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