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    Battery Draining

    I have a 1980 Johnson 85hp. With the engine off and the key removed from the ignition I performed some tests using a hand held voltage meter. I have found that there is .5 volts draining from the positive battery terminal to the wire going to the starter solenoid. I also found that there is .1...
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    Intermittent starter problem.

    I have a 1980 Johnson 75hp. I'm having an intermittent starter issue with a two year old starter from China. If the boat sits for more than a day the starter will not engage. I hear the solenoid click when I turn the key but the starter does not engage. I've rotated the starter by hand and...
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    95 Tigershark won't turn over - just clicks

    When I push the start button I just get a click. If I push it 6 or more times it eventually engages the starter and it starts up. After its been running it will restart on the first push of the starter button. I have replaced the battery but no help. Can someone tell what is likely the problem...
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    1980 85hp Johnson drains battery when cranking

    I've replaced the battery and made sure it has a full charge but when I crank the engine more than a few times the battery seems to start to be drained of its power. Would this be more likely a problem with the starter or starter solenoid? Also if I replace the starter should I also replace the...
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    Starter for 1979-1980 Johnson 85hp

    I have a Johnson 4 cylinder 85hp outboard. The starter seems to have gone bad. I was attempting to order a new one but I'm not sure if the motor is a 1979 or 1980. Does anyone know if the starter is different between these two years? Thanks,
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    1980 85hp Johnson won't crank

    I have repeatedly turn the ignition key but the engine cranks only sporadically and it's taking more and more attempts to get a crank. Battery is good and I've put a voltage tester on the connections to the starter motor but no voltage is indicated when I turn the key. Does anyone have...
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    Greasing trailer rollers

    I'm just wondering if I can make my boat roll onto the trailer easier if I grease the rollers. Is there a special grease or oil that I should use or is not a good idea to grease the rollers? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks
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