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    1980 Johnson 25 Driveshaft Seal

    Hey guys, I tore apart the lower unit of my motor tonight to replace my impeller. Found that the driveshaft seal has failed and is in need of replacement. To me it seems that it was installed upsidedown. Should the new one be flipped over or is it correct the way it is? I've always seen seals...
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    1980 Johnson 25. Another idle issue

    For sure, thanks for the input. Definitely was a temp fix, I was just running out of things to try loI. I will be putting some new ones in soon.
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    1980 Johnson 25. Another idle issue

    Ha, that’s quite the find! Thanks for the response. I ended up checking compression, each cylinder showing 120 cold. Re-tightened all my fuel lines to ensure no air was being sucked in. Went ahead and pulled the intake off to see what kind of shape the reeds were in. I ended up flipping them...
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    1980 Johnson 25. Another idle issue

    I'm going to try and get some compression numbers tomorrow. New impeller is on the to-do list although it apears to be pumping fine. Coming out of the tube and the exahust. Gas and oil are mixed at 50:1
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    1980 Johnson 25. Another idle issue

    Not sure if the idle plate is closed at idle, havent been able to take the air filter cover off because Ive needed it to hold the choke open to get it to run. I've assumed that the stop on the metal rod is adjusted properly because when ive hit the throttle it revs up just fine with no delay. Is...
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    1980 Johnson 25. Another idle issue

    Hey everyone, I have a 1980 Johnson 25 with the classic "wont idle unless the choke is pulled". Ive torn the carb apart and cleaned every passage, including all the caps to clean the idle passages. Motor runs great WOT and doesnt skip a beat when you punch it. I just cant seem to get it to idle...
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