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    1986 Johnson 30 hp Won't Start

    My engine died at full throttle and then would only run at idle speed without bogging down and stalling. After trying lots of times it now won't start. Tried new gas, tested coils and power pack, and gas seems to get to the carburator. Pulled carburator for rebuild while I'm at it. Looking...
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    Johnson 30 HP Tiller - 1986

    I have a low speed adjustment knob on the end of the throttle/tiller. It doesn't seem to be working. I took the handle off and pieces of plastic exploded from the plastic start/shift indictor which used to be attached to the rest of the internal handle assembly by a metal ring. It obvious the...
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    Johnson 30 HP 1986 Tiller

    I have an electric starter on my outboard. Can't tell for sure what gauge the wires are that lead from the battery to the engine. I'm also looking for the maximum RPMs for the engine. Appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks
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    1986 Johnson 30 Power

    Just recently (in the last year) I'm having trouble with the overall speed of my boat. It seems to not have the speed it used to. Nothing physically has changed - weight, # occupants, etc. The engine just never seems to "open up" to top speed. Estimated speed loss is 5 mph and diffculty...
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    Starter Cord Replacement

    I have a 1977 9.8 hp outboard with a broken starter cord. Novice to this work but would like to try and fix it. Can you help me with instructions? Looks like a few screws on the side of the flywheel cover (?) but the nut on top of the flywheel looks tricky. Can you help? Thanks
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    Johnson 30

    I have a 1986 with electric start. Recently I've been having trouble keeping the engine going when starting - both cold and hot. It turns over and starts but then sputters out. After about 4-5 times reacting the same way the engine then seems to kick to a different level and then runs like a...
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