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    1972 65hp Engine kicking and jumping.

    Whilst on a run today my engine started to hiccup then started to jump or kick quite hard, the more throttle I gave the more and harder it kicked. The engine didnt cut out but had to very slowly make it back to launch. Been trying to figure out where to start first but can't work out where the...
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    1972 65hp Alarm in control box?

    Had a few issues with my engine on last few runs, but one of them was the alarm sounding when WOT. I thought it was over heating but when checked the engine was hardly warm, tonight I tried just turning the electric on by the key without starting the engine and operated the throttle to WOT and...
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    72 65hp - engine goes flat with no power as if being choked

    Hi, Been out for a fantastic run with boat down beach. The boat and engine ran great after a while I returned back to shore to see friends, 5 mins later had loads of trouble starting engine, took the hood off and blipped throttle when turning over and fired up fine. My g/f jumped in boat and...
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    Help with 1972 Johnson 65hp with electric shift lower leg removal

    Hi, I'm in the process of trying to remove the lower leg on a 1972 Johnson 65hp to check impeller condition. Dropped the oil and was squeeky clean just a couple of tiny shavings on plug screw, removed 6 bolts and with a few light taps the leg drops but only a few inches and goes no further, can...
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    1972 65hp stinger??

    How do you know if your Johnson 65hp 1972 is a Stinger? Thanks.
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    TRUE or FALSE?? regarding 1972 Johnson 65hp

    True or False? I been searching UK marine dealers for 'Type C or Premium Blend' gear lube for my 1972 Johnson 65hp hydro-electric shift outboard, whilst talking to numerous marine mechanics one guy told me to use Automatic Transmission Fluid, is this true can I use ATF as a replacement for...
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    Trouble finding Type C / Premium blend oil in UK?

    Hi, I'm in the UK and have just bought a small speed boat with 1972 Johnson 65hp. After reading through the threads on this site I picked up some vital information regarding this motor and slowly sifting through must do's before launching this boat. One issue I have is replacing my gear oil, I...
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    Johnson 65hp 1972 recommended spark plugs?

    Can anyone tell me what the recommended spark plugs to be using in a Johnson 65hp 1972? Thanks Paul.
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    How many cc is a Johnson 65hp 1972

    How many cc is a Johnson 65hp 1972? Downloaded a service manual but find the info on the size of the engine. Thanks Paul
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    Johnson 65hp 1972 - running rough

    Hi, Just bought my first speedboat with a 1972 65hp Johnson, bought it as a none runner. Spent the lastweek generally working out how it works and what operates what. The guy I bought it off said it wouldn't start and gears didn't work. I noticed straight away that the selector switch in the...
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