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    Timming marks/ new trigger linkage install

    going to install a new trigger on my 1985 85hp force. I looked on the fly no timming marks that I can see. also not sure were the trigger arm should sit for Idle . I put #1 piston @ TDC. is there a mark or a approx position that the trigger arm should sit at at start up thanks
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    installing new trigger linkage

    how do I know were the trigger should be sitting when piston is @TDC at idle Im going to be installing a new trigger linkage tommorow would be god to know . Also were is my timming mark on my motor 1985 85hp force thanks
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    1985 85hp force/ FOUND SPARK!!!!

    well the guy had #3 wired backwards from the trigger I have spark @ all 3 cylinders its ready to fire I have a couple of concerns 1) I had to get a new woodruf key seems to have gone on right but Ive had them shear on a mower and ruiend the crank. 2) the trigger arm that comes out looks like...
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    1985 85hp force spark issue

    I've been trouble shooting this thing off and on for a couple months. got spark on the bottom 2 cylinders now and none at top cylinder. is there an adjustment on the trigger or does anyone have a good trouble shooting guide for this motor my manual is horrible for this. I did switch the top plug...
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    No spark on 74 70hp johnson

    any test I can do to narrow down the problem thanks in advance
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    can anyone tell me the year of this 65hp merc

    serial # 3549186 thanks or guide me to a site I've been looking can't find anything
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    What Did I miss? (lower unit wont drop)

    Removed the 6 screws, unbolted bottom bolt inside leg. must be a hidden bolt or something????? 64 40hp johnson supereahorse :confused:
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    Thinking about re painting my outboard

    have a 1977 70hp johnson looper seahorse. the cowl is in need of paint. dont want to do a hack job is there a place to get factory paint and have not worked with fiberglass much but the sanding process would I use a very fine grit sand paper? do they still sell decals?
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    impeller install 1964 40hp johnson

    going out to do this today. are there any hidden bolts to know about when dropping this lower unit? I see a inspection plate on the leg is this were I break the shaft to drop it? thanks Ted
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    1975 70hp johnson seahorse

    are these decent reliable motors? have a opertunity to purchace one with no spark issue compression is 135 on all 3 cylinders lower unit seems to go into gear. Im trouble shooting a 1985 85hp force right now was going to keep for my boat but was thinking I like this johnson better. read alot of...
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    wiring to key switch placement for 74 25hp evinrude

    hey guys trying to wire a key swtch to the 25hp anyone know what color goes were thanks Ted Happy Fathers day to everyone as well!
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    picked up 76 70hp johnson what prop is correct for this motor

    the prop on it is watsted not sure of stock prop it came with also no spark on her its a dark green motor with white cowling says 70hp seahorse good motor? comp was 138 in all 3 cylinders.
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    can't find an Impeller kit for my 1964 40hp johnson

    Im sorry I had my year wrong on this motor Napa offers the Impeller, no kit. do I need a kit? what about o ring etc do I need these ? thanks
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    no fuel to top cylinder

    getting no fuel to top cylinder 40hp seahorse clogged jet? ive been spraying carb cleaner in it going to take carb off and look inside any thing else I should check? thanks
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    Out of things to check on my 85hp force to why it blows breaker when I turn key on

    Ive checked and rechecked everything have no idea why this is doing this when I turn key in on positon the red wire feels very hot as well like its grounded but its not any other suggestions would be great I can't seem to find a schematic for the CdI and coil side wiring my book is not real...
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    How to wire a simple kill switch on a 68 40hp super seahorse

    this is just a simple coil, point, ignition. She dosent have a kill switch but does have a 3 way toggle switch with 2 wires coming off of it. has a starter but its not wired and there is no silinioed. would a ford silinoied work? to wire up that 3 way switch to use for the starter? if not...
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    68 johnson 40hp super seahorse/ think I made a mistake

    was checking the lower unit oil and pulled some sort of pin screw at the bottom do I need to crack the bottom open to get this screw/pin back in?
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    1992 lower unit question

    would this lower unit fit on a 96 90hp and is it a single shaft?
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    1985 85hp keeps poping breaker when I turn on ignition

    no Idea if the guy I bough this from wired this right it keeps blowing the fuse below the starter when I trun on ignition. checked all wires for grounding none found must be a wriing issues looked at my selco book Im guessing I have type II ignition wiring? I see smaller wires with #'s on them...
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    I think its a 1968 40hp super seahorse/super quiet

    model#j241968 there is 2 copper female outlets on the cooling cover one goes to the rich lean control looks like 1/4 inch metal tube and the other has nothing in it can I just plug this hole? also it's electric start with a 3 way toggle switch I think they used it for the starter it push up...
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