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    fuel problem? 1984 50HP Johnson

    I have a 1984 50HP Johson Sea Horse. After the motor has run for a while (is good and warm) it becomes very hard starting/rough running at low speeds. I have to continuously choke it (electric choke via key) / finagle with the cold start lever to start it back up. I've noticed once I get it...
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    Joe Reeves - can you make any suggestions

    I have a problem with my 1984 Johson 50HP (20"shaft/remote control). When I first start it up it idles fine. Once I've run under throttle, I have to lift the cold start up every time to get it started. Once the cold start is dropped I have to get it into gear and under throttle quick or it will...
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    Johnson starting/idling problems after running WOT

    I have a problem with my 1984 Johson 50HP (20"shaft/remote control). When I first start it up it idles fine. Once I've run under throttle, I have to lift the cold start up every time to get it started. Once the cold start is dropped I have to get it into gear and under throttle quick or it will...
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    Johson 1984 50HP starting/idling problems

    I have a problem with my motor. When I first start it up it idles fine. Once I've run under throttle for any amount of time, I have to lift the cold start up every time to get it started. Once the cold start is dropped I have to get it into gear and under throttle quick or it will stall. I...
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    1984 50Hp spark plug gap?

    What is the proper spark plug gap for a 1984 50HP Johnson? My Clymer manual says .040 while other sources say .030. Thank you.
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    1984 Johnson 50hp ignition spark jump

    I have a 1984 50HP Johnson. When the motor is running, one of the wires coming from the power pack to the coils is "spark jumping" to the engine block when I open up the throttle and increase engine RPM. I can't identify exactly where its happening at; it may also be coming from one of the...
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    OMC ignition

    This is a follow on question to the OMC control post. Everything I read a about ignitions says I should have three connections on the back of my swith. My switch is part of the control unit and there isn't a way to access the back of it. On the direct opposite side of the cosole where the...
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    OMC controls question

    I have a 1984 Johnson 50hp with OMC controls. I have some questions about the controls: At the bottom of my control unit there is a 3 prong connection socket - what is this for? Also, there is a black knob that looks like a miniature oven knob above this harness - What does it do? Thanks a...
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