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  1. puddlesplasher

    Tacho readings

    Hi all, I recently discussed an issue about my tacho. Having sourced and fitted a new one I tested it out today on muffs. Ensuring that I had an adequate flow of water at all times from the pee-hole the revs went beyond 4500 before I *pood* myself with shock that it wasnt even at full revs...
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    What Pole setting?

    Hi all, Johnson 30HP O/B, 2 spark plugs, new tacho to be fitted to existing wiring. Max revs on Tacho is 7000. What pole setting do I use. I found an old post on another forum that suggests 7000 revs is 5 Pole, 6 is 4, 5 is 3 and so on. Please confirm the correctness of this. Currently my...
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    Manually starting

    Hi All, How do I manually start my Johnson 30hp electric start outboard? I know it sounds stupid as its electric but there was a problem with the batteries at sea and the engine wouldn't start. I took off the engine cover and wrapped some cord clockwise around the flywheel after inserting...
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    Twin battery set-up in pictures

    Hi all, I experienced 2 flat batteries at sea a few days ago. The auxilliary outboard got us home from 1 mile offshore. As we all agree this should never have happened so what was the cause? 1) A flat/low battery that turned the engine over successfully on the initial first turn. 2) A leak to...
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    3hp problems

    Hi all, Please bear with me and assist a newbie. 3hp are few and far between but I have searched this forum to no avail so here goes. I have a Force 3hp O/B. It was bought around 1989 and is lucky to be used for around 1 hour per year. (it was for using whilst fly-fishing). Today I noticed...
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    Oily, black sparkplugs

    Hi all, A few weeks ago I had problems when the Johnson 30hp O/B refused to start on the 3rd outing following a service. Cylinder head gasket was replaced, new plugs etc....(under warranty) Same thing then happened after a further 2 outings. last week I cleaned the plugs, tightened the...
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    How to manually pull start my (electric start) O/B

    Hi all, I hope the heading is self explanatory but just in case it's not I offer this question. The O/B is a Johnson 30hp electric start by turning the key. What I need to know is how to start the O/B manually by rope, just in case anything happens to the twin batteries. Hopefully nothing will...
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    Cylinderhead....

    Hi All, The O/B is a Johnson 30hp. Recently overhauled and then after the second session the thing would take it's time in starting. Usually once in around every 10 attempts. When it runs it runs but when it wont start it wont start. It was returned to the shop and the cylinderhead gasket was...
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    6 HP Johnson SeaHorse

    The Outboard wont start. Usual story, "It started last year", as an auxiliary. Replaced with manufacture recommended plugs, 0.03 gap, new fuel and 50.1 mix, proper outboard oil and carb cleaner as an additive. (all recommended by local Johnson dealer) BUT!!!! ?100 plus VAT and parts??? for a...
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    Johnson 30hp slight misfire

    Guys watch this link please. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJFs-uOvTuU&feature=channel_page I have bought this boat and outboard but what is the problem? Is the S/S too high, revs to 5500, testing tomorrow in open water. "New plugs, 0.03 gap, fully charged battery, 2 day old fuel, 50.1 mix...
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    Holes in my boat

    Hi all, I have pin prick holes all over my boat, inside and out. Just bought the boat, didn't see it in the water. Wont see until this weekend after her refurbishment if she sinks. Are the holes bad painting with air bubbles that burst, natural air pockets in GRP or something more sinister...
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    Force 3

    Hi all, I have a Force 3hp outboard with an integral plastic fuel tank. The threads on the plastic tank are half removed on one side leaving only the tank and some threads intact. I have searched for any Force 3 replacement tank to no avail. Mariner and Mercury are supposed to be the same...
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