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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    if engine runs cold it may not idle properly.
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    1969 55hp Johnson

    The large post goes to the cap.----The smaller post gets the wire ( blue ? ) from amplifier.
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    1969 55hp Johnson

    ???----The rotor has a key on it that must go in a notch on the crankshaft.-----Back firing indicates timing off or plug wires on the wrong plug.
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    1969 55hp Johnson

    The flywheel key sheared on that motor has nothing to do with spark or timing.-----Compression should be 140 PSI + on that motor.-----If you put gas in the cylinders it should bark like a wild dog or roar like a lion.---The rotor key is in the right place ?
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    225 ocean pro (won't start)

    Post #17 explains this ( comments ) for you !!!
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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    I would say that it is running lean on low speed mixture circuit.----Need to look into that.-----Thermostat in place and working properly ?----Where exactly did you apply sealer ?
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    1999 25hp 3 cyl Johnson no spark

    Yes that motor has a CDI system with optical eye.-----That motor has some parts that they are proud of.----You need to be sure of your testing ability or spend up to $1500 guessing with new parts.
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    1969 55hp Johnson

    That switch prevents cranking with throttle too far open.-----Does spark jump a gap of at least 3/8" on a test device.----Test with the spark plugs in the head.
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    225 ocean pro (won't start)

    Some folks bypass the lanyard.-----That might be frowned on by some agencies like Coast Guard.
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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    Are you running with the conventional fuel pump or with oil blocked off to the VRO ?----Does it still die out if you operate the manual pump ?-----Does it die out if you run with another tank and hose ?-----I always say it,----" it should be fairly easy to determine where the issues is "
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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    Trouble shooting starts with a compression test.----Post your numbers.----Possibly check the flywheel key.
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    Firing up remote control Johnson big twin 40 ( super Seahorse )

    If the carburetor is full the bulb has done it's job.-----Motor should start and run for more than a few seconds.
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    Fix it videos

    They sometimes make me chuckle.
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    1970 25hp Johnson lower paint question?

    What are the model # of the 2 motors ?-----And does the serial # and model # from the disc on the block match the number on the transom bracket.
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    first time boat

    Brother bought a simple 14' runabout ( maroon color ) in 1968.-----Had a 1965 Evinrude 40 HP with electric start.------He / we were proud of it -------Had much fun with it.----Fishing and water sports.-----But I think the standards today are different.-----
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    1965 Merc 3.9-1

    There is a plastic guide tube to assist with assembly.----That tube does nothing after that.----The grommet inside the pump seals the tube.-----That plastic tube helps the novice to simply slide the bottom end into place.
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    Fix it videos

    Just saw a 9.9 Johnson assembly video.----Presenter torqued all the crankcase screws.----Last step was to pound in the tapered locating dowel.------I thought main screws were snugged up then the dowel to locate the precision parts.----Then torque the screws with everything lined up like it came...
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    1970 25hp Johnson lower paint question?

    I thought the 71 models were green and not gold like 72 and newer ?
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    Horrible customer service

    The----demanding " I want it now " , me , me folks that we have today.-----First thing I say to those folks is to go get parts somewhere else !
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    1947 Sea King 2 stroke 5hp

    I have motors with those breaker points and some breaker points like that in bins.-----Worked on many of them.----Fact----The throttle position does not matter.----No it does not !
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