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  1. Aussie Rob

    1984 140Hp Johnson Cooling

    Hi all. Im not sure the problem - just bought the boat.. upgraded ;) this new one has a 140hp 1984 Johnson - Ive just changed the water pump kit, top and lower seals on the leg. but noticed that im not getting water from the exhaust ports or from the usual spot on the lower leg when the...
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    Assistance in testing Safety Switch on motor

    Hi I recently took my old 1973 65Hp (65ESL73R) out to tune on the water and by having to screw the idle screw almost entirely forward to get it to idle. the motor seemed at the time to stall, but then would refuse to restart. at first I thought the neutral safety switch in the remote control...
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    1973 65HP 65ESL75R timing concerns

    Anyone with a 65esl73R or 65ES73R 65Hp 1973 Johnson please help. The problem has arrisen because I cannot get a configuration that gives me 650RPM in reverse and carbys fully open when the control is all the way open - and yes I have unscrewed the top screw above the IDLE screw. I am trying...
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    65Hp 1973 Johnson Power Tilt MANUAL LETDOWN VALVE

    Hi.. Im looking for a MANUAL LETDOWN VALVE for a power tilt on my 1973 Johnson 65Hp. the part no is 0172601 but everywhere I look it says obsolete.. Mine simply wont budge and the screw head simply crumbles (chews out) when i try to undo it. Is this something stupid like a left hand...
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    1973 Johnson 65Hp tilt/trim problem

    HI,. I have a 65HP 1973 Johnson with a tilt trim that wont hold position - I am assuming the ram needs new 'O' rings I cant seem to find any parts list etc on how to fix these - or is it a case of pulling appart and heading down to the nearest hydrolic store? I have the short trim motor/pump...
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    65ESL73R Carb adjustment

    I have a 1973 Johnson 65HP 65ESL73R motor on a 1975 Savage Tasman I bought last may.. I'm about to do carby clean and re-kit on mine because when i had it on the water.. it would start but the moment I put it into gear it would stall. also it doesnt idle well, and has a tendancy to rev really...
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