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    Considering buying this1989 15hp. New to outboards and wondering if anyone could let me know if it sounds like it's running well?

    Looking at picking up a 1989 15hp Johnson for a small inflatable dinghy. I'm new to outboards so I was wondering if anyone can see/hear any issues from the video that I should be concerned about? The only thing I noticed was the pull start cord seemed to trickle back for the last inch or so...
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    At a loss and looking for some help with a 1985 Johnson 9.9 having starting and idle issues after winter storage

    Do you think I need to replace the clear fuel line? I didn't think it was that becuase when I do prime it, the bulb gets hard and there isn't gas leaking out anywhere. Regarding WOT, I meant high-speed idle. I basically have to turn the throttle to full to start it and then I turn it down to...
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    At a loss and looking for some help with a 1985 Johnson 9.9 having starting and idle issues after winter storage

    I recently took out the motor after its winter storage and faced trouble starting it. Initially, it wouldn't start at all. However, after spraying some carb cleaner into the carburetor, it did start but had an unstable idle. After letting it sit for about 30 minutes, it wouldn’t start again. The...
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