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    One of two cylinders firing

    I just found out that the 55hp ?76 Johnson(55EL76) i?ve been working on only fires on the lower cylinder. I just replaced the top, #1 coil and am thinking that it is the power pack. When I had the engine running I pulled the plug wire off the #1 cylinder spark plug and nothing changed and I...
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    '76 Jon Timing Question

    My manual states that to set the timing the engine needs to be running at 3,500 RPM's in either a test tank with test wheel or in the water with a prop, with timing light attached. Does anyone know if the same thing can be done at idle speed instead of 3,500 RPM's? 1976 Johnson 55hp. 55EL76...
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    What goes bad first?

    Hello everyone. I am working on an engine that has been sitting for twenty years and was wondering what goes bad first, the ignition coils or the stator? The engine is a 1976, Johnson 55hp that with two recently rebuilt carbs, new fuel pump, new plugs, thermostat, starter switch, and head...
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    Need Help 1976 Jon 55HP-Will Not Idle

    I am having problems with my 1976 Johnson 55hp. 55EL76. The problem is is that it will not idle as if it is not getting enough gas. I have cleaned and rebuilt the two carbs myself more than once, everything but letting them soak in cleaner. I have taken apart the brand new fuel pump, inspected...
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