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    trigger on 1986 Merc 60hp

    OK, I have replaced the stator, trigger, rectifier, new water pump, fuel pump rebuilt and carbs rebuilt. Starts OK, However it has a serious, intermittent miss, and it is intermittent and not constant in any chronilogical sequence. It is not fuel related, stator checks out. I have been...
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    1988 Merc 60 3cyl, bad wires, what are they for?

    [attachment=img=PICT0004.JPG] Hi all, I bought this 88 Merc 60hp, there are two wires, they look as if they carried too much elec. or were shorted. What do they go to? they are the one's in the upper l. corner near the hose and they disappear under the flywheel. Could they be to the starter...
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    1988 jOHNSON 60HP, RAN LOW OIL, KNOCK, REBUILD?

    Hi all, I'll try to be computer savvy. I have an opportunity to buy a 1988 Johnson 60hp, one owner, with a bad knock. He thinks his teenagers ran it on low/no oil. Now it starts but knocks. My ? is related to the rubuild area. Rod and main bearings? Rings? I have not yet obtained or...
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    How do I post a reply?

    I posted a new thread about a 71 Johnson and wanted to add new info, but, I can't get back into the same thread. Hmm, the old forum setup was much easier to use. I'm not an experienced computer guy. JB, how about some assistance, Thanks, Jim.
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    71 Johnson 50hp, electric shift

    Hi all, OK, I bought a MFG boat with a 71 Johnny 50hp, electric shift. Rebuilt (factory shop) powerhead, new carb, new impeller. Runs like a swiss watch w/ 160 psi compression on both cylinders, very strong. The problem is the electric shift. It worked fine when I tried it 1 1/2 months ago...
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    1973 Merc control box, to a mid 80's box, 3 prong to 4 pin

    Hi all. I'm switching my control box from a 1973 box to a 1986(?) box. The old box has three prongs and the new has 4 pins. It is in the front of the box and I guess it has to do with supplied or received electricity to the key. Can I easily change this, re-solder? Thanks guys. My new...
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    MERC 60 hp, 3CYL, MDL # A108969 What year?

    Hi all, kudos to Ezeke for past help. I just bought this 60 hp Merc, 3 cyl, compression 140, 139, 136. Trying to determine year and check with all the old Merc pros for any pointers. Seller said new impeller and lower unit service. Starts easily, about 10 seconds till water comes out the...
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    1972 Evinrude, 50, ran out of fuel-now no start

    Hi all, First, thanks for the help. I just bought a great 16' Larson alum. w/ a 'rude '72 50hp. I pick it up tomorrow, I have a manual (seloc). My ? w/ guesses: He says he ran it out of gas and now it won't start. My approach,1. spark, 2. fuel hose reversed, 3. open and clean fuel pump...
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    bent skeg on 35 Johnson

    This is kinda' like voodoo's on 5/27/06 at 6:07pm. I hope KY Hunter, the welder, is looking in. I just bought a 14' Cherokee alum. widebody with a cherry 35 hp (1981) Johnson. Motor only had 24 hours, the boat is a 1957 ONE owner I bought from the grandson. I'm real happy but the skeg has a...
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    1966 Glassmaster w/ Johnson Motor

    <br />I bid for and won this 1966 Glassmaster boat w/ trailer and the johnson motor shown. ($305.00) <br />My ? is does anyone recognize the h.p. of the motor and is it about a 1966? I can't get any #'s for the motor until after I pay (see ebay #4629331649). Any help?
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    1966 Glassmaster w/ Johnson Motor

    <br />I bid for and won this 1966 Glassmaster boat w/ trailer and the johnson motor shown. ($305.00) <br />My ? is does anyone recognize the h.p. of the motor and is it about a 1966? I can't get any #'s for the motor until after I pay (see ebay #4629331649). Any help?
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    year of manufacture for Johnson 35

    Model J35ec1g, serial number E5535009. Thanks for the help people. I really apprecitate it. Kudos to the forum and the people that assist
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    1966 Johnson 9 1/2 hp, kicks out of gear as I increase power

    Hi people, first, thanks for this great site and the pros who provide assistance. I followed JB's advice and looked and read, but I cannot find my answer. I have an older Johnson 9 1/2 (1966). It starts, runs and shifts just fine, but when I increase power, majority of the time (about 90%)it...
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