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    Johnson 85hp no power when in water

    I just bought a used 1976 johnson 85hp motor that has been sitting for a long time according to owner about 15years. Motor has good compression and spark in all cylinders. Motor runs but backfires when hooked to muffs in driveway. 3 spark plugs are black and top righr if staring at back of motor...
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    Making spark plug wires?

    I would like to replace the spark plug wires on my 1976 1500 150hp outboard. Can I just buy custom for auto spark plug wires and cut them to fit outboard?
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    Starcraft Holiday into Tender duck Boat

    I bought this boat in hopes of turning it into a tender boat for duck hunting. I stripped it out and have found plans from another guys post on here but have a couple of questions. I cut the bow back and need to support the cut portion and trim it to cover up the cut metal. Any tips of covering...
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    1977 Johnson 25hop

    I just bought a 1977 johnson 25hp. I took it for a spin today and after about ten minutes the motor would go into gear and as im going it would just rev the motor and i wouldn't go. I would stop start to take off slow and at low rpm it would work but as soon as I would try to go fast it would...
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