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    50 HP Johnson - trom/tilt issue

    When tilting engine up I need to pull up on the motor to give it some help and then it will go on it's own. It seems to struggle and sometime get stuck. If you go down with it and then back up right away it will work better. Almost seems like it air locked. I checked the fluid level and it is...
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    What size battery?

    I have a 1998 Johnson 50HP. I need to replace the battery. I bught the boat used and it currently has a marine battery 625 cranking amps. I can't find anywhere telling me if this is the correct size for starting the engine. Can anyone help?
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    1998 50HP johnson, need help??

    just replaced waterpump and thermostat. started motor. fired right up. when I pulled the choke lever all the way down the engine kept revving. got up to 7,000 RPM. pulled emergency lanyard off, did not stop, pulled everything possible to shut it down, it finally shut off. I am clueless as to...
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    1971 Johnson 9.5 l/u seal kit

    I drained my lower unit oil and it had water mixed with it. I want to replace the seals myself since nobody wants to work on these old outboards in my area. Can anybody tell me how difficult this might be or are there any special tools that I may need?
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    1998 50 HP Johnson

    I have a 50 hp johnson. I jhust bought the boat after it sat for two years. I changed the gear oil in the lower unit and it was clean with no water. Now after running the boat I have a milky streak dripping from the exhaust. checked the lower unit oil again and still looks good. Looking for some...
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    1998 50 HP Johnson carburetor

    I took my carbs off and cleaned them out real well. Engine runs good. The only problem I am having is that once in a while when idling the engine will stall. I can either be just idling or coming from high speed. It doesn't stall all the time and starts right back up when it does. can anybody help?
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    1998 50 HP Johnson carburator

    I just purchased a carolina skiff with a 50 HP Johnson. The motor sat for two years afetr being winterized. I just rebuilt the carbs. I am looking for some help in properly adjusting the carbs.
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    1958 7.5 hp Evinrude

    Can anybody tell me where I can get a pressure tank and hose for this motor? I am dying to see if it will run Thanks
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    7.5 Evinrude

    I was just given a vintage 7.5 hp evinrude outboard. I am trying to find out the year. I cannot find a model number on it but the serial number is 7524-05565. can anybody help with determining the year of this engine. the engine is in great physical condition but haven't tried to start it yet...
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    1971 Johnson 9.5

    I have a 1971 Johnson 9.5 HP. Motor starts easy and runs well at idle and high speed in gear and neutral without the cover on it. When the cover is on, it will run fine at idle, in and out of gear, but when it is in gear and i throttle up, it bogs down and flattens out. Can anybody give me an idea?
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    1971 Johnson carb rebuild

    I purchased a carb rebuild kit. I removed the high and low speed caore plugs as my service manual showed me to do. After removing the slow speed core plug, there is a plastic filler plug in te carb. Does this need to be removed to ensure the slow speed orifices are clear?
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    1971 Johnson 9.5 HP

    I have a 1971 Johnson 9.5 HP. It has low compression, 75 pounds in each cylinder. I purchased a service manual looking for the specs and it is not in the book. Can anyone tell me what compression the cylinders should have?
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