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    Cowl latch is broken : Is there a way another way to repair this in order to keep the cowl on ?

    If new motors were assembled and built the old way , then sticker shock would happen in the showroom.
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    Hey Newbies

    I worked at a great company once.-----Decided that the thank yous and praise could not be traded at the beer store.-----Got a better job.
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    Cowl latch is broken : Is there a way another way to repair this in order to keep the cowl on ?

    Fit latches off a 1957 type 5.5 HP to 18 HP
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    1976 Johnson 70hp will only run low rpm after warming up.

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    1976 Johnson 70hp will only run low rpm after warming up.

    Actually the pump operates with crankcase pressure , not vacuum.
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    '94 Johnson 120 hard miss

    Still the wrong plugs ( J6C ) for this motor !!----J4C and J6C are 3/8" reach !!---Gas oil mix is 50:1 if VRO is bypassed.
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    '94 Johnson 120 hard miss

    No do not use J4C in this motor !
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    1957 35hp johnson

    Inspect parts before rushing out to invest beer tokens in new parts.
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    1999 Johnson 70hp stalling at top speed

    Run with another tank and hose.
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    Can I run my Mercury outboard without gear oil?

    Just put some old 10W-30 in it and run it.
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    Johnson 130 High Altitude Jetting

    You run with a timing light.----Observe the flashing light.----If there are spark issues the light will not flash steady.
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    Electric Cars or Trucks

    Might not be easy to find a drive through charging station.------Locally you would have to disconnect your trailer , charge , hook up again and carry on.
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    Suzuki DF140a 4 Blade Prop

    You may find that Johnson / Evinrude used the same propshaft dimensions / spline count.----Talk to a local dealer for advice here.
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    Evinrude 115 Won't Idle?

    Two steps to take.-----Look the throttle bodies over very carefully.----Check carburetor bowls for warpage.
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    Johnson 115 wont rev

    Yes you are.----???----There is no temperature sensor that grounds the spark on the 1979 models !!
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    Is my outboard direct fuel injected?

    Lawn Boy power mowers built by OMC ( Johnson / Evinrude ) were loop charged in the 1950's
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    Johnson 115 wont rev

    The jets typically have a number on them.----Good luck with this motor as you may need it !!
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    Johnson 115 wont rev

    Perhaps you are working on your first motor ??----You need to listen !------The high speed jets ( orifice plugs ) are in the carburetor bowls.----Look for them . find them and post the number on them !
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    Johnson 115 wont rev

    See post #4.----The decals say 115 HP but who knows if it is.-----Is there a disc on the block with a model / serial number ?----Same serial # as the plate on transom bracket?----Have you found the high speed jets in the carburetor bowls ?----What # are they?
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    1957 35hp johnson

    Pressure tank in good condition and with cap closed ?-----Post picture of the magneto.-----Is the oiler wick for magneto cam in place?
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