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    1975 85hp johnson v4

    This motor will not go above 2000 rpm at fast idle or in gear. I have replaced all fuel lines, pump,tank,fresh fuel again and rebuilt the carbs and changed spark plugs. Each plug gets good blue spark. Could this be a power pack issue. When I run the motor its kicking raw fuel/oil mixture...
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    1975 Johnson 85hp V4

    If the power pack is bad is it possible to still be getting a blue spark on all cylinders?? I am having what I thought were fuel issues but I am not sure. Compression is good. I have replaced the fuel pump and checked all lines from tank to carbs. The motor just sounds like it isn't firing...
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    1975 V4 85hp johnson

    I bought a cherry 1975 Newman charger tri hull with a 1975 V4 85hp Johnson on it last august. This thing ran great only used for a few hours a week tubing and joyriding until late September. I put it away in October I ran some stabil through the gas and fogged the engine. I have taken it out...
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    1972 20 hp Johnson cuts out

    My 1972 20 hp Johnson wants to cut out while idling. It still wants to cut out when accelerating then once I am at about 1/2 throttle or more it smooths out and runs fine. Any ideas??? Carb maybe??
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    Correct spark plugs for a 1972 20 hp Johnson

    I have recently purchased a 1972 20 hp Johnson outboard (20R-72R). The plugs that were in it were a Champion JC8. Is this right. If it is not right has it done any damage to the motor I ran it at the lake for about 10 min. I have a 1969 20 hp Johnson and it ran J4C Champion plugs. What are...
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    Compatible years with a 1972 20 hp johnson

    I have a 1972 20 hp johnson that I am gonna install a electric start on. My question is what other years and motor sizes is mine compatible with. thanks in advance:confused:
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    converting a pull start to electric start. 1972 20 hp johnson

    I am wanting to convert my 20 hp Johnson tiller (20r72r). To a electric start. Do you guys know where would be the best place to purchase this kit. I have a guy here that tells me he can sell me the starter, mounting bracket, solenoid, and necessary wiring and push button start button for 250...
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    1972 20hp Johnson hard starting

    I just recently purchased a 1972 Johnson when I started the motor with the muffs connected in the driveway the motor started quick and easy and ran great. Two days later i take it to the lake and now the motor is hard to start, once started I ran the motor for about 10 or 15 min and shut it...
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    need help 1969 johnson wont start

    I have a pull start 1969 johnson short shaft. I recently just replaced a coil and condenser because the top cylinder wasn't getting spark. The motor would start just fine before that now the motor won't start I am getting spark to both cylinders please help
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