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    VRO question, I have oil in my fuel line?

    Late 80's 60hp Johnson VRO So here's the story, after sitting for the winter I tried to start the boat... wouldn't start... I found the carbs full of oil, the fuel filter full of oil, the fuel side of the VRO full of oil, and the fuel line also had oil in it, it had backed up into the fuel...
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    60hp VRO has no mid-range?

    the symptom: Starts and idles ok, ramps up if you manually throttle the carbs in neutral. But put it in gear and give it some throttle and it dies. However, put it in gear, give it some throttle and start bumping the primer and it will gradually climb up... when it hits full throttle it runs on...
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    1986 60hp VRO, where to hook up water gauge?

    I'd like to install a water pressure gauge, I already have the gauge and tubing, but where do I hook it up on the motor? I was told there should be a nipple at the top of the head but I can't find anything... I assume teeing into the rubber hose for the tell-tale hole isn't an option since it's...
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    johnson 60 vro questions

    Specifically, questions about the solenoid beside the bank of carbs 1) where do the tubes go to that are on the solenoid? There are 2 small barbs and one medium size barb 2) What is the little red lever for? Thanks!
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    I need a machine shop!

    I have a '78 Johnson 70 that I need to have bored. I need someone in Central FL area (around Leesburg) that can do the work. I tried the yellow pages, no luck - I also tried the vendors list on this forum and only found one shop that was promising but very far away. I'd be willing to ship it...
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    Need wiring help with 60 VRO

    Hi, 2 quick questions... I bought a used '86 or '87 Johnson 60 VRO, all the wires & cables were cut when the previous owner removed it. I bought all new harnesses, etc. 1) Among the replacement stuff is a new oil tank with a 2-wire harness, with a small rectangular plug on the end. I don't...
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