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    Fuel in the water pump? 1975 85 hp Johnson V4

    Now that I have my motor up and running again I noticed that there seems to be small traces of fuel (or oil) coming out of the water discharge. I noticed that 2 years ago when I put the boat in storage and forgot about it. Could it be from changing the fuel pump and having gas in the bottom of...
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    Ignition Problem 1975 85 hp v4 Johnson

    After messing with a fuel pump problem that turned out to not be a problem, I am discovering there appears to be no spark to the engine. We tested this by pulling a plug and holding it about 1/2 inch off block and cranked engine - we could see no spark. Will this method detect it and what do I...
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    1975 85 hp v4 Johnson

    Had trouble with fuel supply - put new pump on and it appears to be pumping. While workin on this the battery wore down some - now not getting spark - can low battery level cause weak or no spark? Also- on the fuel pump there are two hose on bottom. One appears to go to carb - where does the...
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    1975 85 hp Johnson

    Motor won't start. When I disconnect one of the exit lines from the bottom of the fuel pump and crank the engine no fuel is coming out. The filter appears to be clean. Fuel Pump????<br />Thanx
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    solenoid

    What does a solenoid do and how does it work??<br />Thanks
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    1975 -- 85 hp Johnson

    Put 12 volts directly to starter motor while it was mounted on motor. No response. Can I safely assume the motor is no good. Thanks
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    1975 Johnsin 85 hp

    Battery drain when starting - new battery kicked right over. 2hours later would not turn over fast enough to start. Newly charged battery then no response. Am I on the right track with a new stater? thanx for any help[.
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