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    starter motor quickie...

    G'day,all....would like to know if a starter motor from a 25 hp Johnson will suit a 35 hp Johnson. They look the same. thanks in advance...
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    1976 35hp Johnson

    Hey,folks...got a '76 35hp Johnson {35 RL 76 S} conversion to elec.start & forward controls.<br /> During a trip it became very hard to select/de-select either gear.No crunching of cogs,no grinding...just real hard to get in,or out of gear.When I got it home,I greased the nipple at the select...
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    Which tach. for '76 35hp Johnson ?

    Which tach. for '76 35hp Johnson ? I would like to find out which type of tach.I need to get for a 1976 35hp ....35rl76s.This has since been fitted with electric key start{I guess it was factory fitted }.<br /> The charging system is not working...doesn't bother me,but just in case you needed...
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    Shift rod connector 1976 35hp

    Is there any trick to putting the connector back together ?<br /> what gear should I have it in when re-connecting the lower screw ?<br /> Mine has the motor in neutral only when the lever is in forward position.I cant get the connector rod into the joining block far enough.<br /> Any help...
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    G Dane,Paul Moir Help please...

    I looked up some recent posts and saw you two helping out with link/synch issues.<br /> I have a 1976 35hp Johnson{G Dane you solved my condenser problem about 9 months ago}I raised the motor so the AV plate is 1/2 " above the low point of keel.The motor don't reach it's full speed as the last...
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    35 Johnson link & synch. help please

    G'day,all...<br /> Got a 1976 35hp Johnson that I am trying to get to optimum running.Tried to do the link & synch on the carby,and ended up taking 10km/h off the top end speed.Obviously,this is not the intended outcome. :confused: <br /> I have an original manual,but...
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    Which merc props fit omc?

    G'day,guys... <br /> I've got a 1976 35hp Johnson with a thru hub exhaust prop.10.5x11".<br /> I'm looking to update the prop and have been told that some merc props will fit OMC.<br /> Is this true ??<br /> How do I tell which ones will fit?<br...
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    Do All Engines Have Anodes ?

    Hi folks...<br /> I've got a 1976 35 hp Johnson that doesn't seem to have an anode.There is not a recess where one existed,but I know there should be an anode somewhere.The engine is not showing any undue signs of corrosion at all.<br /> I've looked,but can't see no...
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    A.V plate is 4.5in below hull...help!

    Hi folks,<br /> Got a 14.5ft open aluminium runabout with a 1976 35hp Johnson.I went the long way around fixing a condenser,now it runs sweet.<br /> The motor is a 35RL76 model. Ithink RL stands for really long !!.From the AV plate to the gear lever it is 24 inches.This results in...
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    one problem after another.............

    After 4 months trying to fix an electrical problem[done with the help of the iboats gurus],my 35 Johnson went perfectly on it's 10 mile test trip.<br /> The following Sunday,we loaded up with live bait,fuel,snacks,etc and left at 4.30am for the 60 mile drive to the river.<br />...
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    1976 johnson 35 surging

    Hi folks, am having probs with my motor.It's a 35RL76S serial # 0000002.When running,the motor seems to surge in power delivery.It will get to about 12-14mph,then any attempt to get any more results in the revs rising & falling with no increase in power or speed.[it used to go about 20mph].I...
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    35 johnson 1976

    Hi guys,new member here with problem.when motoring to fish in morning,everything is o.k. when moving after a few hrs,the motor surges when above approx. half throttle.As the forums tell me the fuel setup excludes air,this is where i started.The take off fitting on top of tank had fuel seeping...
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