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    1978 Johnson 6hp Runs great, Pain in the A$$ to start!!!

    Hi guys, I've had my 1978 Johnson 6hp for about a year now. You guys helped me get it started last year. I used it almost every weekend last season, but I'm fed up with how hard it is to cold start! Its so bad that i spend 10 mins cranking on it at home in a bucket to start it before any outing...
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    1964 Evinrude 9.5 Sporttwin new style idle jet swap?

    Hi all, I recently bought a 1964 Evinrude 9.5 Sporttwin shortshaft on CL, Mainly out of frustration with my 78 Johnson 6 not starting reliably (see my other post) The last owner said he couldn't get it to start and he suspected the fuel pump. he also snapped the starter spring. I had an extra...
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    Did i just destroy my NEW (to me) motor?

    Hi guys, I have a problem that I really need advice on. On friday I bought a used 12' Sears aluminum Gamefisher boat with a 6 HP JOHNSON OUTBOARD (only marking on the engine is 388904). I took it out on the water today and the motor ran beautifully. Then, like the total noob boater I am, I tried...
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