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    Spark

    no spark. stator puts out 310 volts at the grn/wht and wht/grn wires. trigger puts out 3 volts at the purple, brwn and white wires.kill switch is on run. dont have cdm test harness to check cdm's, any way to do without? I tested cdms off the motor for resistance all checked out. would regulator...
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    no spark

    help, my motor doesnt have spark. its a 2001 merc 50hp 3 cyl.worked fine when pre started in driveway in water of course. battery is new and charged.kill switch is in run position. now no spark in any cylinder.
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    cdm"s

    my 2001 merc 50 hp was running good then tuned off and wouldnt get spark anymore. turns out all 3 cdm's are bad. what would cause this?right before it happened, i had gas leak that sprayed out and up on port side, could have sprayed under flywheel.
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    mercury cntrol box

    I have a 2001 merc 50hp with tilt and trim. And bought new commander 2000 remote. when i turn the key an alarm goes on and stays on until i turn key off.whats wrong? and what are all the extra wires for? didnt come with electrical instructions.
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    1979 alternator

    trying to test alt output while running. manual says to disconnect red wire on positive side of starter solenoid, and connect ammeter to where red wire was and to red wire. but there is three wires on positive side, one red battery wire and two red wires coupled together with a electrical...
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    lower end seal

    Is there supposed to be a gasket or sealant between lower end and rest of motor?
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    carb gaskets

    do i use gasket sealer on all the carb gaskets? manual doesnt mention it. 1979 85hp v4
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    powerhead assembly

    when attaching powerhead to exhaust housing, manual says to put on and tighten bolts. no mention of a gasket or sealant. do i use it or not? its a 1979 johnson 85hp v4
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    stator rating

    how do i know what amp rating my johnson 85hp v4 1979 stator is? I test the stator ohms and got .5-.6 ohms. manual says its a 15 amp. Am i correct?
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    idle speed

    Where is the idle adjustment screw on a Johnson 85hp v4 seahorse? reply with picture if available.
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    shift rod coupler

    Hello, I'm trying to remover lower unit from a 1979 Johnson 85hp v4. removed starter, now manual says to un bolt shift rod coupler under lower carb. cant get to it unless remove all the carb. sound right?
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    1979 johnson 85hp v4

    1979 Johnson 85hp v4 cranks too slow. battery is fully charged and engages flywheel, but seems like not enough power, takes 20 seconds to revolve once.
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    johnson 85hp v4 1979

    bought a used 1979 johnson85hp v4. how easily should I be able to turn flywheel by hand,with two hands.one hand or a few fingers?
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    Battery cables

    I bought a 1979 johnson outboard with remote.everything connected fine.have battery cable left.one end red to pos on batt.black to neg on batt.where do other black and red connect on engine?
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    Wiring diagram for1978 ranger boat

    Need wiring diagram for 1978 ranger
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