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    Johnson 85hp problem

    I have a 1976 Johnson 85HP that is giving me fits. I have between 98 and 105 compression on all 4 cyls, new plugs, new carb rebuild, and all new fuel lines. It starts fine on muffs, and everything works perfectly. I can put it into gear, run it up to a slow run and 0 problems. When I put it...
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    1986 85hp Johnson dies under load - sort of

    Hi folks, my first post as a thread and glad to meet you all. I bought an 1986 85HP Johnson that had been well taken care of. It had sat for about four years, and the motor needed lots of TLC, but it had been winterized before he parked it. New plugs, carb kits, everything. The coils are...
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