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    65 hp Johnson 1968 Vintage

    so its the dead of winter in Minnesota and I am thinking about my boat.. I have a 1968 or 69 65 hp Johnson VXL 4 cylinder outboard on my 1968 Glassbar Avalon. The motor generally runs OK ...if... it has a fresh set of plugs, preferably Splitfires. I need to change the plugs out at least every...
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    1968 Johnson 65

    I have a 69 Glasspar Avalon with the original Johnson 65 VXL-14B with a couple of issues.<br />1. starts and runs good at full throttle, idles rough but does not like part throttle cruising. Smokes a bit and fouls regular plugs (now using Splitfire plugs with more sucess). Carb has been cleaned...
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