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    1987 70HP Johnson no spark

    Having a no spark problem on 87 Johnson J70TLCUR. Stator is a 582730. Powerpack is a 583143. Timer is a 582724. Between Seloc and CDI, I can not find a test procedure to match what I have. Don't have OMC manual on this engine. I get low resistance of 10.8ohms between pin d-a, d-b and d-c on the...
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    Ever heard of such a thing?

    I have been around for quite some time, but I've never seen something like this. It is a lower unit gear case off an '81 115 Johnson. The unit has the shape of an ancient Egyptian ship; (Cleopatra) type looking thing. It had regular 3 1/4 guts and water pump etc, but had a shorter more rakish...
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    Gear case compatibility 1978 Johnson 70HP

    :confused:I have a 1978 Johnson 70HP (70EL78C) with a bad lower unit. The sticky here says interchange for a 70hp long shaft is from 78-81 & 82-88. Yet when I go to Master Marine, it shows the super-cession to be 0396730 from 78-88. When I go to 1988 it drills down to the same number, but only...
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    1996 30HP ignition issues

    Picked up a "96 J30ELEDE for a song. Original owner cut harness to wire in pre Deutch red plug controller. That's as far as he got. Moved out of state in 1999 and never returned. I bought it off of his EX. Been sitting for 15 years. Still had original plugs in it and not so much as a scratch on...
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    Interchange of V-4 regulators

    I have 4 V-4 Johnnyrudes I am working with. I have 3 85-86 90"s and 115's. Each has a good stator that all look the same. Each has a watercooled regulator. Some have part numbers and some do not. I am pretty sure none have a 35A system. I also have a 1990 90HP MLESB that I have converted to...
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    Timer problem Force 50 HP

    I just purchased a 1988 Force 50 #507X88. There is no A, B, C, or D. The arm on the timer that goes to the link on the throttle post is broken off. Parts books show that it could be a F658029 or a F684029. How do I tell without a suffix. Also the prices for these timers (1988) range from 50.00...
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    9.9 4 Stroke runs when it feels like it

    I have a 96 4 stroke johnson 9.9. When it runs, it runs great. Starts on one or two pulls. Other times it gets no spark at all. Have disconnected the kill switch/oil switch connector, no luck. checked all connections at CD box, no luck. Even spun engine with plugs out using drill motor. Gets...
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