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    1986 Johnson 175 lost spark one bank

    Last time out I had cylinders dropping out at an idle but would kick in when I throttled up a little. I figured it was plugs fouling do to running double oil because of rebuild. I changed the plugs and I have no spark on one bank of cylinders. I’m thinking it’s the power pack on that side but...
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    2986 Johnson 175 ignition issue

    When I shut the motor off one bank 3 cylinders continue to fire and the engine won’t shut off. It did this last year but was fixed when I replaced the power pack. I have a wiring diagram and will be doing some testing today. My plan is to test for continuity to ground at the power packs when...
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    1986 Johnson 185 difference

    I have a 175 HP the same year and was thinking of picking up a 185HP with bad compression for spare parts. They are asking $450 for it but I was wondering what the difference is between the two motors if anyone knows. The lower unit is probably worth that if it’s working. It looks identical...
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    1986 Johnson 175 missing

    I just completed a complete rebuild and everything is new. Pistons, rings, bearings, everything was replaced internally. All electronics were replaced with CDI components. Timer base, stator, power packs, I have strong spark and 115 lbs of compression on all cylinders but I have a miss. It...
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