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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    Well, lots has happened since this. I found out my starter was all but dead, the bendix was not engaging and going up. Also I had a rectifier that one of the cables had basically corroded off, a simple pull broke the one or two remaining strands. also i did test that choke solenoid and it did...
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    So, this evening I found where the choke was going on a strip mounted to the top of the engine. I took a wire and touched the positive of the battery to the screw head where the choke wire was terminated. Nothing happened. I saw above someone said to turn the key and press in and then try that...
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    To make sure the terminal strip is the power pack we just replaced?
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    First thank you to all who replied Second it’s a 77 not a 78. Don’t know if that matters Model 85ETLR77S No. J4762735 4500 TO 5500 R P.M R.P.M.
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    If I needed a new one what would I search for? I am suspecting round plug johnson control box
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    I have a neighbor that has been some help, I am trying to learn what I can also and you guys have been a huge help so far. thank you.
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    Ahh ok that makes much more sense. I only need red/pos/hot or do i need red and black?
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    The solenoid moves without issue Again dumb question but can i use jumper cables to test?
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    More pictures. I may be wrong but I do not see the manual choke lever Also I can't figure out why the one zip tie is there unless it is to secure the cable?
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    I trust you so please do not read it that I do not. What can you see it is doing just from the picture? also @saltchuckmatt I am wondering the same thing, it was like that. @F_R thank you!
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    Yes first boat I asked about control because I have a feeling something is wrong with the box since the lever doesn’t work and the choke doesn’t work
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    I do not believe it will go much higher. Where can I find a correct control box Where can I find the choke off switch? I will pick the boat up tomorrow I had to get the power pack replaced and I will need to clean the carbs. The mechanic said $800 for parts and labor to clean carbs I will be...
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    I can’t today but will be trying asap
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    Yes I should say my neighbor has a boat with a newer Johnson so he’s been helping. I have pushed them turned and turned then pushed
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    Currently Nothing happens when you turn the key in which to my understanding that should activate the choke Nothing happens at all when you raise that lever in the picture. I do not know if the wire is missing or broken.
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