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  1. RoughFishAssassins

    Is it worth rebuilding?

    I recently aquired a 1974 85hp johnson. It turns over nicely but 1, it has no spark, 2, it has low compression, 3, ?? The cylinder walls look ok, thinking that is might just be bad rings, but not sure. Any one have any ideas? I am looking for more power for my boat and this would do nicely but...
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    Issue with my 1977 55hp johnson

    I recently had the carbs rebuilt then the head gasket. All was running good till I got some weed wrapped around the prop. After that it just doesn't go, it still runs and moves but not like it was. Seems like it only will run about 1/2 throttle when at WOT. But when I take it home and put on the...
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    Motorguide Cuts out ??

    Hello all, I have a 2003 82lb thrust 24 volt tiller motorguide. THe issue I have is I was loosing power as we would troll. I was told it was more than likely the mother board. Well this troller doesn't have a "mother board" but has a module assembly. I replaced it and there is still a problem...
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    1977 55hp johnson doesnt fire sometimes

    I have been having this problem for a while. when it doesn't fire, I disconnect the yellow wire from the rectifier and it fires up. I then shut down the motor and rehook the wire and it is fine. Any ideas why it would do this? Do I need the yellow wire hooked up? or can I run with it off?
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    1977 55hp Johnson problems

    Hey guys, you helped me out once and I am hoping you can again. I recently got the motor running but it doesn't run right. When running I have to chock the motor to get it to run the best. If I don't chock it it will eventually idle down but still run, just not at the proper RPM. I don't know...
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    1977 tilt system??

    Just wondering if anyone would know it a power tilt trim unit from a 1977 115hp johnson would fit on a 1977 55hp johnson. I've been looking around and can't really find the answer that I'm looking for. I found it at a good price, just not good enough to take that big of a chance. Thanks for...
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    Tilt and trim

    I'm looking for a tilt and trim system for a 1977 55 hp johnson, where would be the best to look, and what type of system would be the best to look for. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
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    40 Hp super seahorse

    I have a 1960 40hp super seahorse, it ran last year after I replaced the points and other things under the flywheel. This year it didn't start, I think from a faulty battery but it could be a bad starter. it is a long shaft. Also I have a 1961 40hp super seahorse short shaft, this motor has...
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    Control Grease??

    I was just messing with my controls and they are super hard, the grease that is in there is more like molasses, if I clean this crap all out, what can I put back in to keep everything lubed ???
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    Project bowfishing pontoon

    Hello all, new to the sight and I though I would show off my toons. I bought this beast for next to nothing and spent countless hours rebuilding it along with help from my shooting partner. It is a 1968 kayot and 20 foot to start and it grew a foot and a half over the years.
  11. RoughFishAssassins

    1977 Johnson with no spark

    First off I want to commend the members of this sight, alot of useful info here, but possibly not quite enough. I recently purchased a 55HP 1977 Johnson. I got this at a good deal and am now in the process of putting it on my pontoon. The problem is that it doesn't have spark. It has about...
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