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    69 Johnson 85 Electricshift Parts

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    New to Johnson / Evinrude, need some info

    Hi guys, I'm familiar with boats and motors and such but new to the whole johnson thing. Just picked me up a boat, (winter project). 17ft boat with a 85hp johnson motor model# 85ESL-69L Serial# J3030240 I'm assuming the motor is a 1969, it turns over is all I know. I'm sure I can it running...
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    Chrysler 55 HP Condenser Issue

    I got a 55 HP Chrysley, If I remember right it's a 1969. I've heard these things burn thru condensers like crazy and mine seems to do the same. Is there a reason why and what can be done (if any) to help fix this. I don't remember the last part number I bought and put in, (some napa one) they...
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    69 Chrysler 55 HP Spark issue?

    Hey all, thanks again for all your help last year with this motor. Took it out for the first time this year, after a bit a prep, ran it in a can, idled strong, LU new grease, good water flow. Thought everything was good to go. Get it out to the lake starts and runs fine, get out past the no...
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    Foam and floor replacement

    Working replacing the floor in my 15ft fiberglass trihull. My question is, do I need to let the foam dry before installing the floor? It's pretty wet from some recent rain. Everything looks good underneath , just not sure if the moisture will hurt the new install. Thanks, Jeff
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    Tell Tale Line install 69 Chrysler 55 hp

    I have read over alot of the posts about installing a tell tale on a motor. Just a quick question. I have a 69 chrysler 55 hp, runs great but would like to add a line coming out of the motor cover just for an added visual. (can be tough to see the water from the drivers seat) The Line that runs...
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    69 Chrysler 55 HP

    Re: 69 Chrysler 55 HP Ok, looking at the prop, the only numbers I see on it are 278 10, no dashes, decimals or other hieroglyphics. Here is a pic of the motor on the back of the boat, the plate sits approx 1 inch below the bottom of the boat. It doesn't look out of position to me, so I'm...
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    What Tachometer should I buy?

    I'm looking at picking up a tach for my boat, has a 69 chrysler 55 hp on it, just would like to verify the RPM on the boat. 2 stroke 2 cyl if it matters. All suggestions are appreciated!!
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    69 Chrysler 55 HP

    I was wondering if anyone knows of an aftermarket seal for the waterpump housing. The seal the drive shaft goes through. I ordered one from my local shop but was wondering if anyone knew of a napa # that may work for this application. Its the press in seal that goes into the water pump housing...
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    Shifting Issues 55HP Chrysler / Stuck Shifter?

    Re: Shifting Issues 55HP Chrysler / Stuck Shifter? One more quick question, does anyone have a trick for when re-installing the skeg, to get that nut and washer on that sits behind the prop pinion bearing? I would rather not remove the bearing if I don't have to.
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    Shifting Issues 55HP Chrysler / Stuck Shifter?

    Re: Shifting Issues 55HP Chrysler / Stuck Shifter? Here is an image of the control in neutral as well. Hope this helps.
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    Shifting Issues 55HP Chrysler / Stuck Shifter?

    Re: Shifting Issues 55HP Chrysler / Stuck Shifter? The throttle issue I got figured out, was just me being dumb, once in a while it happens. I picked this boat up a couple weeks ago, for next to nothing, runs good and floats. I had it on the water once already drove around for an hr or so...
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    Shifting Issues 55HP Chrysler / Stuck Shifter?

    Re: Shifting Issues 55HP Chrysler / Stuck Shifter? Here are some pics, let me know if you guys need more or have any other questions. The cable ends seem too long, or where the throttle and shifter linkage mount seem out of position. Let me know if there are anyother views you need The...
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    Shifting Issues 55HP Chrysler / Stuck Shifter?

    Hey guys, been doing some work on my boat, basic tune up and maintenance. The controls felt a bit sticky, I cleaned out the control box, made sure everything was adjusted properly and the cables move great, leading me to believe the issue is not in the cables, but the shift linkage in the motor...
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    Chrysler 55HP Model 5555 Serial #1664 Control Issue

    Hey guys, just looking for a little help with this motor. The good -- Just picked this boat up for a great price, motor runs and it floats well. Took it out once already. The Bad -- It seems to go into gear fairly hard. To me, the throttle control seems out of adjustment. When you put it full...
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