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    65 Johnson 18 hp cowl replacements

    I have a Johnson 18 hp 1965 where the inside rear latch is mostly missing and the front hook latch is also busted. I read on this forum where the cowls for this motor up to 1970 will work as a replacement on this motor. Can someone verify this for me please. By the way this is a great running...
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    1981 Johnson 90 and 1986 110 lower unit

    I have a Johnson 1981 90 hp J90TLCIM and have the opportunity to purchase a 1986 110 J110TLCD parts motor. My question is would the 86 be a comptable match as a backup LU for the 81? ...and what would the differences be in the carbs...if any. Thanks
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    Early 70's 75hp cutting out

    I'm trying to help out a friend who I gave a boat to with a 75hp Crysler on I don't have the model# but do have a few pics. I think I remember something about it having a Magnapower III system...anyway I can get more info later but wanted to get the ball rolling on some possible solutions. He...
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    Where are the model and serial numbers

    I really hate to bother with this question but I just bought my first used 4 stroke motor and its a Honda. I have looked inside and out but I can't seem to locate any model or serial numbers on it. Naturally I'm curious as to how old it is so I can get a service manual on it too. I'm guessing...
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    Tie wraps on fuel lines

    I'm finally getting around to replacing the fuel and vaccum lines on my Johnson 1980ish V-90. I'm only familar with motors from the 50's and 60's so this is newer stuff for me. Tie wraps were used to secure the fuel lines instead of those pressure ring clamp things...don't know what they are...
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    Installing motor on boat questions

    I'd like to install a Johnson on this 1958 Glasspar boat and was wondering if this looks like where it should go. The boat is rated up to 100 hp and its a V-90 hp. Little big but its probably temporary until I get the motor bugs worked out. I can always use the mounting holes where I can...
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    Controller/Kill switch/plug gap questions

    I have a 1981 90hp Johnson model #J90TLCIM. I also have the Seloc repair manual and the Clymer shop manual. Funny thing...Clymer says spark plug gap is 0.040" and Seloc says 0.030". I believe its 0.030" for L77J4 plugs? I I'm using replacement plugs L77JC4. Seloc does not go into any detail...
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    1981 V4 90hp vs 1987 70hp

    Just looking for some opinions here. If you had a choice between these two motors which would prefer? Which motor would you consider to be more reliable in your experience or obversations. Deciding factors. Both run with good compression and no lower unit water intrusion problems. The 1981 90...
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    Johnson Fat 75 shifting question

    I have a 1960 Fat 75 and am having trouble with the manual shifting. The boat I have came with a single lever Morse controller and I switched over to a 2 lever shipmaster controller. It seems like the span on the shift handle lever is not wide enough. The controller has a detent for neutral so...
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    1987 70hp Johnson VRO

    Hi all, I'm getting ready to possibly purchace a 1987 70hp Johnson w/VRO. The seller says, naturally, that its a good motor and can demonstrate it to be running. I've worked on and am most familiar with older OMC motors from 1957to 1969, 50 and 75hp Fat boys and Big Twins. I am aware that...
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    1979 55hp running problems

    We seem to be having problems keeping the motor running. Sometimes it will start right up and work fine then later it cranks but won't start. Carbs rebuilt (2) Also had problems of putting it in forward gear it would die but oddly enough it would do fine in reverse. Seems like hit or miss...
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    55hp trouble starting

    Hi, I'm new to Chrysler and most familiar with the older Johnson/Evinrude motors. But I gotta say I sure do like the clean under the cowl looks of a Chrysler. I personally have a mid to early 70's 75hp Chrysler on a boat thats not ready to float yet and I had no problems getting it to run but...
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