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    72 50hp seahorse falling on its face

    Hello! I recently had a problem getting the motor started in the water. After replacing some parts in the starter, I took it out and it ran like a dream. I took it out a second time and we got about 1/2 mile out and the motor shut completely off at WOT. We had some suspicion that there was an...
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    1972 50 hp Johnson 50ESL72C Starting Issues

    Hello all, Since I purchased the motor, I have replaced the starter solenoid, impeller, plugs, rebuilt the carbs, and purchased a new starting battery. After rebuilding the carbs, it was suggested to me that with my motor I should back out the jets about 3/4 of a turn and fine-tune from...
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    72 50 hp Johnson wont turn over...

    72 Johnson Hydro Electric Shift 2cyl Just got the thing running in the last week or so. I would get it in the water and it would usually fire up first time. If not, a shot of starter fluid would do the trick. When it has been running, it would idle very well. It started out when the thing was...
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    72 hydro elctric shift 50 hp Johnson

    Hello all! There are a lot of really good threads on here, and I was wondering if anyone can help. ***This is my first boat and motor, I am pretty handy with working on vehicles, electronics, etc, but master of any of those things I am not*** I recently bought this engine. It has been sitting...
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