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    motor accelerates when i hit a wave

    1977 70hp Took the boat out for the first time this year. I notice the motor not reaching full rpm's. When I hit a wave the motor would come alive and reach full rpm's then the motor would start losing rpm's once I hit smooth water. I then repaced all 3 needles and clips. Still doing the same...
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    Spark one day...no spark the next day

    Hi everyone. I'm having issues with my 1977 70hp Johnson. Started it up in the drive-way with muffs the other day. Started up nice, sounded nice. I thought to myself...cool! This motor has been the best motor I've ever had. So reliable and dependable. Took it to launch for the first cruise of...
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    coil question.

    Is it possible for a coil to work and then stop working every now and then? Day before yesterday I had spark on all 3 cylinders, yesterday I had no spark on the #1 cylinder. This has happened a few times this spring. 1977 70 hp Johnson
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    Do I have a bad float?

    It's 1977 70hp Johnson. Been running crappy sometimes then seems to snap out of it and runs fine for a while at WOT. Changed the plugs but did not change anything. I had it on the muffs at home, turned the motor off and noticed fuel running out of the top carb. Does this mean a bad float or...
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    Hypoid oil??

    On the L/U of my 54 Johnson it says to use "Hypoid" oil. What doe "Hypoid" mean? Thanks.
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    pressure tank question

    If someone was to find a pressure tank without the disconnect fitting to the motor, coudn't you just hook the fuel and air line directly to the motor without the fitting? What is so "explosive" about these tanks anyways?
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    Bought a 1954 Johnson 10hp w/tank

    My nieghbor finally broke down and sold me his 54 Johnson 10hp w/tank. Excellent compression and spark. He said it needs an impeller. He had the motor cover sand blasted so its ready for primer, paint and decals. Bought it for $100:D. I'm PUMPED!!
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