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    1983 35hp Johnson spark issues (J35BALCTS)

    Hi, I have a 35hp Johnson thats acting up on me. When starting the engine it starts normally but needs more throttle not to die on me. I have done a carb restauration and when it comes to the low speed circuit it is fully operational. It starts to cough slightliy before dying on me, but...
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    1977 25HP Johnson Seahorse (25BA77H) got a cold (sneezing & missfiring)

    Hi Guys, I bought a 1977 25HP Johnson Seahorse (25BA77H) for a measly $70 due to the fact it is supposed to be broken (died on previous owner after a while of running). The powerhead shows apparent scorching from overheating (paint is yellow and some burnoff in the corners of the cylinder...
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    1983? Johnson 35HP lacking power/torque :

    Re: 1983? Johnson 35HP lacking power/torque : Another thought I had was using two U-beams of aluminium and bolt them to the transom with stainless bolts and then use two more smaller U-beams to run inside of these with holes drilled on differens hights to be able to move it up and down manually.
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    Fitting a three phase rectifier on a AC lightning Johnson 35HP ?

    Hi guys, I was looking into fitting a three phase 12v rectifier on my Johnson 35HP (AC Lightning version). But looking at the original one it's 150USD+ so thats out of the question. Would it be possible to fit a generic motorcycle rectifier like this one...
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    1983? Johnson 35HP lacking power/torque :

    Hi, Yesterday I bought a 4.40m long boat (V-bottom that weights about 200KG) with a 1983 (I think - could not make out The exact model) 35HP Johnson Seahorse with pull start, long rig and remote throttle (looks like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OxnGMghZwI) When test driving the...
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    1985 Evinrude BE15BACOB white smoke problems:

    Hi, I have got my hands on a couple of Evinrude/Johnsson 1985 15HP engines that I am renovating. This particular Evinrude was suffering from a dirty carburator + sporadic cooling. I have changed the impeller and renovated the carb with success. The engine idles perfect and starts on a couple...
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    1965 Evinrude Big Twin 40HP (40502A or 3A)

    Hi, I am about to pull the trigger on a 1965 Evinrude Big Twin 40HP for about $60. The engine is in unknown condition. But since its been running in freshwater there should be no big issues with corrosion (looks quite good). The engine is a manual start with tiller handle. Only thing I know...
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    1987 15HP Johnson problems:

    Hi, I purchased a cheap boat yesterday with a Belgian made Johnsson 1987 15HP (BJ15BACUD) manual pull engine attached to it. When starting the engine I have problems keeping it in idle even though I have pumped up fuel pressure propperly. It tends to die on me unless I quickly put it in gear...
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