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    To run the motor out of gas or not...that is the question.

    So, my dad always taught me to run the gas out of the motor when I will not be using it for the rest of the day or longer. It almost became a contest at the end of a weekend or day of fishing to see who could pull the fuel line at just the right time to have it die as you coasted onto the...
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    No spark on one out of two plugs

    '72 50 HP Johnson decided to pull my plugs then put them back into the boots and see what the spark looks like. Only my top cylinder plug was firing a good blue spark, my bottom plug...nothing. I then switched them to see if it was a bad plug, still no fire on the bottom cylinder. What could...
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    '72 Johnson 50 HP...carb cleaning.

    Can I just clean the carb without rebuilding it? Also, where can I get seafoam at locally?
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    Carb cleaning/rebuild help

    Gonna tackle my first ever carb cleaning this weekend I reckon. I am going to see if cleaning will help it first before I rebuild it because I have heard bad things about the kits with the rubber tipped needles? Can you find any with the factory needles on them? Gonna keep this thread going...
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    Boat paperwork on boat purchase in Louisiana

    Bought a boat a week ago, what do I need to take to the DMV and what does the wildlife and fisheries need from me?
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    Service/Parts Manuals

    Looking on ebay for 1976 55 HP Johnson manual...found a few but they are quite expensive! There are a few different manuals, is the only one I really need the 'service manual'?
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    My new to me boat!

    Just purchased a 1972 Terry bass boat with trolling motor, trailer and 1976 55 HP Johnson for $800. I am the third owner, the guy that I purchased it from bought it from the original owner but never put it in the water. the original owner passed away in his 80's and the boat sat for five years...
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    What should compression be on this motor?

    1976 55 HP Johnson and also what should be the tolerance between cylinders?
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    What to be aware of in the lower unit area before purchasing...

    I have learned from the site to do a compression test and spark test on a motor before buying; the wife is going to pick both of these tools at harbor freight for me, but is there any test I can do for the lower unit and if so how do I go about doing it, I looked in the top secret area but if I...
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    1991 Skeeter with 90HP Evinrude...what's it worth?

    It's in good condition...only alibie is that it needs new carpet.
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    1971 50 HP Evinrude slips out of gear while in reverse

    What could be causing this problem...everything else works fine, it is on a boat I am looking at purchasing.
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    55 HP Johnson runs but then quits...

    Looking at purchasing a boat with a 55HP Johnson and the guy says that it runs good but then quits...he thinks it is a fuel pump issue and ordered one and is on the way, does this sound like a carb issue?
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    What would this boat be worth...

    Not sure about my earlier post of the '68 Ouachita w/ 33 HP Johnson, guy says it has electric start issues...I ran across another boat, a 1972 Terry bass boat, trailer, trolling motor and a 55 HP Johnson for $1700 is this a good deal? Everthing is solid and the motor cranks and runs fine but...
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    '69 33HP Johnson ignition problem?

    The motor has new ignition switch and solenoid...can't figuere out why it won't start with the electric start. Maybe a loose wire or broken wire?
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    Is this a good deal?

    New to the forum here...found an old 14' Ouachita fiberglass with a 33HP electric start Johnson and I bought it for $300, that was with trailer, boat and motor. I couldn't pass this up. Only problem with the motor is that the electric start isn't working...it has new ignition and the guy said...
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