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    i got a quick question about mounting my motor

    i have a 2000 15hp johnson weighing around 80lbs, and i am putting it on my 12 foot jon boat, well my problem is one of the clamps that are used to fasten the motor to the transom are frozen and won't move (i tried penetrating oil and also heating it up) well, will it be safe if i fasten the one...
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    steering questions

    i used my buddys boat the other day and realized my motor (1973) johnson 20 hp tiller handle is very difficult to move from side to side well to steer, what can i do to fix this also my prop is damaged, bent on the ends a little bit and bad cupping, does anyone know anybody in jacksonville...
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    need a little help please- quick question

    i have a 1973 johnson 20hp tiller handle on a 14ft malibu it leaks a oily gritty tar fluid from a hole on the foot, its near the exhaust port i heard this is normal to get some but lately it has been leaking a lot more than normal and when i start it sometimes it backfires, i have cleaned the...
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    what does this mean?

    someone told me i might have a link and sync problem? what does that mean?
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    prop help needed

    i have an early 70's 20hp johnson when runs great at idle but when i give it gas i get lots of vibration and starts to run rough revving and then slowing over and over, will not go fast or try to get on a plane, and i was told it could be prop issues, it appears to be slightly damaged, tips of...
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    20hp johnson need help please

    i have a early 70's johnson 20hp tiller hander not sure of the year but it doesn't have points, just got the boat, i have had the carb cleaned, foot oil replaced, dumped out old gas put new mix in, and new spark plugs, i posted on here before and someone said to check the drive pin and i did...
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    Help please!!!!!

    I just bought a boat with a early 70's johnson 20hp motor took it out and idles great runs at low speeds great but once you give it gas it stays running but barely moves, i took it to a boat mechanic and had a compression test and over 100psi in both cylinders also had carb cleaned and fluids...
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