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    dead cylinder?

    I have a 1962 Johnson 5.5 hp outboard. The motor runs rough, smokes alot, doesn't want to idle. The top cylinder spark plug is very sooty, the bottom cylinder spark plug is very clean. I have replaced the coils and the points appear to be ok. I did a spark test and the spark appears good on both...
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    1962 5 1/2 hp Johnson

    I am trying to remove the lower unit from a 5 1/2 hp Johnson. I believe it's a 1962 (c-19-s). I don't have the manual yet, so, I was hoping someone here could guide me. I have removed the four bolts on the lower unit but can't figure out how to disconnect the shift rod. My goal is to replace the...
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    1987 50hp Johnson

    My best friend has been trying to sell me an 9.9hp motor for trolling. I don't need a trolling motor. Thanks to all of the expert advise I read here on this forum, my old Johnson 50 trolls as well (if not better) than any 9.9.:) I now do all of my own tune-up work and trouble shooting. My motor...
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    getting a Captains license

    Hi All, I'm using my time this winter to study for a Captains license. I bought a book and I am getting my butt kicked. The book is great, but, tons of info that I'm not going to use. I will be trying for an OUPV license. Has anyone else out there tried this too? :)
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    installing two batteries

    Hi All, I have a 16' fish n ski boat with a 50hp Johnson. The boat has a single 12 volt battery located under the transom slash pan with the gas tank. I want to move the battery to under the front seat and I am thinking about installing a second battery for back-up. Can anyone tell me how to...
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    Solid State Ignition

    I have a 1987 15hp Johnson that I use for trolling. Lately, I have been noticing some un-burned fuel (light tan colored beaded droplets) coming through the exhaust. Could this be a result of poor igniton. This motor has OMC Solid State ignition which I know nothing about. Any advise is...
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    poplar wood for boats?

    poplar wood for boats? I am planning to build a kayak style boat using two pieces of poplar wood for the "sides" which will recieve the ribs. (Eastern cedar in 16' lengths is impossible to find and Western red cedar is too pricey for me.) Has anyone used poplar wood in thier boat building...
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    primer bulb

    Hello, My question is about the primer bulb for my 1988 15hp Johnson outboard. The bulb will pump up and stay firm for a couple of minutes, but by the time I get to start my motor, the bulb will be soft again. Is this a normal condition or should the bulb stay firm?
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    can I adjust the steering?

    I have a 1988 50hp Johnson that will drift to starboard if I let go of the wheel (to light my pipe!). Is there a way to "tighten the steering" a little bit so this won't happen anymore?
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    sludge in my 15 hp Johnson

    I have a 1987 15 hp Johnson that seems to be running rich. The owners manual says to mix the gas and oil at 100 to 1, however, they have since changed this to 50 to 1 and that is what I do. After trolling , there is a considerable amount of sludge coming out the exhaust port. Can I fix this? Or...
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