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    J185TLCOC vacuum switch? what is this?

    Hey Guys, I'm a Noob so bear with me.What does the Vacuum switch do on a 1985 185 hp johnson?It connects to the fuel line at a Tee in the line after the filter before the pump.Any ideas?
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    185 hp dies randomly

    Alright guys,got another one for ya.My 1985 (J185TLCOC) Johnson 185hp is dying on the water after about 30 minutes of running.It doesn't want to turn over like it's locked up,then after about 20 seconds it will fire right up.I just changed the water pump thinking that it was getting too hot(mind...
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    1985 185hp lower unit removal

    Hello Everyone, I've been reading this forum alot lately and have gained alot of knowledge(seeing i've only owned a boat for a couple months).I've got a problem,I need to change the water pump on my motor and I can't get the lower unit to come off.Took out all six bolts and it dropped down about...
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