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    Throttle sticking, UT O..........

    I have a 69 johnson 85 hp that was stalling when trying to bring it up to WOT but ran excellent if i didnt. That turned out to be dirty jets so i rebuilt the carbs. The problem is when kept under half throttle it doesn't die, but was a pain in the *** to settle it down in to neutral to shut off...
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    Dual Carb V/4 With 4 (2 each carb) Slow Speed Adjustable N/Valves)

    Wassup evereyone! I have a question about my carb adjustments on my 69 johnson 85 hp that was not covered in JB's "How do i adjust my carbs" sticky so here it is: Is it possible to adjust my carbs without a tach? (I have both a new tach and rectifier in the mail arriving on thursday but i'd...
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    Where can i get carb tool #317002?

    I have 69 johnson 85 hp and need to remove the orfices in the carbs but the tool i made needs more grinding and i wont have acess to a grinding wheel today so if the original tool to remove those is not that expensive i'd like to go get one. I called to my local marine shops but only thier...
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    1969 85hp stalling after half throttle.......

    Model 85ESL69M 1969 on a 72 trihull cobra myself and another on board with a minimal load. Went out this past weekend for the first time after "waking it up" from a looong sleep (full tune up, all lowerr unit rings and seals replaced as well as new plugs and prop.) and luckily only...
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    69 johnson 85hp starting problem

    All the wires are correctly in place, the battery is fully charged, the starter is working fine and when i turn the key there is nothing(no click). I had everything working fine on the original boat but all I did was take the whole set up off and remount to another one and now it wont bump. F_R...
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    69 85hp johnson ignition wiring

    Hello every1! I'm having some problems correctly wiring the ignition at the dash. I have a manual and the wiring diagram for 1969 shows the 85hp with alternator but i'm not sure I have an alternator in my motor so I'm not sure if i wired it correctly. I removed the motor and all the wires...
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    Can I use napa Premium performance sae 80w-85w 90?

    I need to know if I can use this gear oil for my 1969 johnson 85hp hydroelectric lower unit. I have two 32oz brand new napa brand bottles from a friend but i'm worried about useing what he suggested so if anyone can give me a tip i would be much appriciated:D Also, this is really a dumb...
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    Could that be the only kind to use?

    I have just began to put back my lower unit in my 69' johnson 85hp after replacing my impeller, seals, o rings , needle bearing and solenoid housing gasket and I am wondering if I could use a substitute for OMC 1000 sealent (recommended by my manual )because my local Marine store only has huge...
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    1969 85hp Johnson Prop. question

    Hello again! Another thanks to all the previous help I rec'd on my last querry, you been great! Now, I have finally got to the point where i'll be getting to the water soon but I have no idea which prop I should use. The original prop. that was on it when i got it is garbage which is a 13.25/17...
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    1969 Johnson 85 hp

    Hello everyone! I have found tons of great info. from you pros in the past month and finally had a question of my own. I hope I started this tread in the right section since i though i read a similar post a while back with a similar problem but I couldnt find where it was. Any how here it is, I...
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