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    1997 J50ESL Timing linkage initial - Too long spark control rod?

    After having issues on the water last weekend, followed by replacing the power pack, coil (again), spark plugs, throttle roller, timing roller, and primer fuel lines... I'm having issues with timing. I went through the manual, and reset the short spark control rod to 2.5" length according to...
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    What does "X" mean in the manufacturer code position?

    When I look up my engine online, I need to look it up as J50ESLEUR because that's an engine code I can find online that matches mine. J = Johnson 50 = 50HP E = Electric Start S = Saltwater L = Long Shaft EU = 1997 R - Revision code My actual engine code is X50ESLEUS. What does X stand for? I...
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    1997 2-Cylinder 50hp - One cylinder, then nothing

    2 potential issues from my viewpoint: A vacuum line came off of my lower carburetor. After fixing it, I adjusted the idle mixture screws, losing track of the prior settings. I re-indexed by screwing all the way in, then back out 1.5 turns, also tested with 2.5 turns with no luck. What is the...
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    Mount an E-TEC powerhead on an older chassis?

    This is probably a really dumb question, but just a what-if... Several months ago I was grumbling about issues with my powerhead running rough at low RPMs and started to wonder whether any options existed to convert an outboard from carbureted to fuel-injected. A little bit of research...
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    1997 Johnson 50 no power after stop/restart

    This one has me stumped. My engine seems to run normally on the driveway, and it seems to run normally for at least a period of time on the water, but after I stop it and restart, it becomes difficult to start, won't idle well, and it will die if I put it in gear. I'd appreciate any advice on...
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