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    J70ELCRD Fuel froblems

    I have been working on this engine off and on for about a year now.. Compression checked out good, Rebuilt carbs twice, new primer solenoid, new fuel pump, new hoses, head gasket, plugs and wires. Spark jumps more than a 7/16 gap. Also new power pack and stator. The engine starts and idles fine...
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    Lower unit and shifting question

    I have a 1984 Johnson 15 hp. that I just picked up. It is having trouble shifting into forward and reverse. Sometimes it shifts very smooth to both forward and reverse. Then other times it feels like the shift rod is binding and wont go into either gear unless I spin the prop a few revs. then it...
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    3 wire tilt and trim

    I have a 3 wire tilt and trim unit that has a bad pump. Can I replace it with a 2 wire pump I have as a spare? If so would it be just a bolt on swap? MY engine has a 2 wire tilt and trim that is in bad shape but the pump is still good. In would like to swap the pump and use the other unit. Is...
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    cold start issue

    I just recently picked up a 1972 Fiberform with a 1972 Johnson 60 hp. When I lift the cold start lever and turn the key I get nothing. no turn over, no click , Nothing. When I put the cold start lever all the way down in the run position it turns over and eventually starts. Lift it up and...
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    please help with search

    Hello everyone. I am trying to do a search for Joe Reeves link and sync method for my 1984 J70ELCRD. When I type into the search box I get everything but what I am looking for. Can someone that has been around and knows this site help me out with a little direction? I test ran the boat today and...
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    1989 20 hp Mariner questions

    I just picked up a 1989 20 hp. that has been sitting around for many years. How many? I do not know.But it was free so I took it to play and learn on. The first thing I did after getting it on the stand was pull and clean the fuel filter and pull and clean the carb. The carb needs a rebuild kit...
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    Please help identifying Mariner 20 hp engine

    I have been searching around trying to find the year of my engine and not having any luck. Ser. number OC207613 according to the plate on the right hand side. Is there someone out there that could help me out? I cant even find a chart that starts with OC. Also could anyone recommend the best...
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    1984 70 hp johnsoh question

    Hello everyone. I have a thermostat question hopefully someone can answer. I have a 1984 70 hp. J70ELOCRD. I just bought the boat a few weeks ago. When I started the engine it got hot right away.So I shut it down and pulled the thermostat. There was corrosion inside the housing and the...
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    1984 Johnson 70 hp broken trigger

    I just picked up this boat and the engine has no spark. I pulled the flywheel and found that the arm on the trigger where the ball goes in is broken in half.The wires all look good and still connected. Would this cause a no spark situation? or is this just another part to replace to carry on my...
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