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    Dead Sparkplug?

    I’m splitting this question out of my main thread because it’s a problem I’ve not seen written about, and may deserve special attention. My main rebuild thread is here...
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    Fuel hose zip tie deathmatch

    My two Johnson outboards use zip ties instead of hose clamps on the fuel system. They work well, and last forever. Unless you remove one. But it when I replace one, it never seals, no matter how tight I pull it with normal pliers. Internet research and help from this forum reveals two possible...
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    Tagged’s 140 Johnson Resurrection

    This thread will document the work I’m doing on a 1982 crossflow V4 140 hp Johnson: J140TLCNB. i picked up up the motor today off of Craigslist. All I know so far is that it turns over on the starter, has even compression (about 95 psi on my harbor freight gauge), has spark on both banks, and...
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    Johnson 60, blown powerhead

    I have a J60TLEDR, 1996 Johnson 60hp with a blown powerhead. The motor seized at 4000+ rpm. After cooling, the motor will turn about 300 degrees. It won't bring the top (#1?) cylinder to TDC. Pulling the plugs, I find that the top plug appears to be coated with bits of melted aluminum...
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    Evinrude 9.9 recoil starter rope

    My old 9.9 (1978 10824m) is running great. So well, in fact, that we've worn out the starter rope. Quick question, how much rope does the spool hold? I plan on going down to the lawnmower parts shop, where they sell the rope in bulk. I've got the crazy idea that the more rope I put on the...
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    '96 Johnson 60 HP,Low-oil, motor seized, now knocks and rattles

    Locked up my motor by running it out of oil, stupid mistake I know. Cooled it off, pulled the plugs and oiled the cylinders, turned it over manually, and then restarted. I got very lucky. The motor still starts right up, still gets to max RPM with a full load. The motor has a knock or...
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    Best late '70s 20 hp

    I'm not Trolling. Looking for a good discussion. 30+ years later, is there consensus on what was the best 20 hp outboard? Here's the criteria. In order of importance. 1. Reliability 2. Power to weight ratio. 3. Parts available today. I chose the late 70s because omc started using...
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    Quickly losing patience.

    Driveshaft is stuck in power head. (1978 9.9 10824M) I've had the rascal upside down soaking for 4 days. First with WD-40, then with Seafoam Deep Creep. I've had the motor hung from the rafters by a rope tied to the driveshaft the whole time. I've tapped, I've pulled. I wrapped a rag around...
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