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    CDI coils any good?

    I am replacing my coils on my '72 65hp Johnson because of cracking and age. I am just wondering if CDI's coils are dependable. Thanks in advance for your replies.
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    '72 65hp Johnson lift ring

    Heys folks, quick question. My transom is in need of replacing and I'm wondering if I can pull my motor off using the cylinder lift ring on top of the motor. Or is that used just for pulling the cylinder block off? Thanks in advance for any helpful hints.
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    Coils for "72 65hp Johnson

    I am interested in changing my coils as they are showing signs of cracking. I'll probably go with CDI's or Sierra's coils. They both seem to be hard to find so far. I keep finding replacements but they don't seem to match up with my OEM numbers. Anyone have any preference? Also, is it safe to...
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    "72 65ESL won't gradually throttle up

    My 1972 65hp ESL won't throttle up with a little throttle increase at a time. It idles fine and will usually take off if you "punch it". Sometimes it hesitates before taking off if you punch it, but usually takes right off. Once it gets up and planes out you can back off the throttle and it's...
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    Why add L/U oil from the bottom drain plug?

    Why is it that you fill the lower unit from the drain plug hole. Seems to me you could refill the unit from the upper plug just as easy. Any help is appreciated. Chuck
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    '72 65hp Johnson/ Tell Tale upgrade

    I had seen a thread on the service bulliten for upgrading these motors by adding a telltale to it, but could not find it. Tried searching it with no luck. If anyone could provide a link, I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Chuck
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    '72 Johnson 65hp questions/ concerns

    I have a '72 Johnson 65 hp motor with coils that have cracks on them probably due to age. How concerned should I be with these cracks. The motor runs real strong and so far reliably. Also, how often should I replace the impeller on this motor. It's hard to tell how much water is being run...
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    '72 65HP Johnson won't throttle up

    I've got a 1972 65HP Johnson that won't throttle up without revving the motor in neutral for a few seconds first. It will run well at a slow idle speed all day long and runs well once you rev the motor in neutral for a few seconds then drop the rpm's, pop it back in gear and then punch it. It...
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