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    Can’t get lower unit back on 1970 johnson

    Hi guys, I can’t get the lower unit back on on my 60hp Johnson. I have replaced the lower unit before. This time, I decided to grease the splines. I am able to get the lower unit up to about 1/2 inch of touching but the lower unit just won’t go any higher no matter how much you wiggle it. I even...
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    1970 60hp Johnson

    1970 60hp johnson. I’ve got a rough running engine at idle and at high idle (not pushing it because it is not out on the water). The rpms are surging up and down sometimes it will achieve a high rpm for a while before getting bogged down. At idle it seems like it shakes (more of a jerk) every...
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    How to start old johnson

    Hi guys I need a little help starting an old johnson for the first time. I noticed the cylinders look dry and that the carbs on that side are closed when I try to start it. Everything I have read says to keep the outboard in neutral so that side of the carbs are closed. It is a 1970 60 hp. It is...
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    Milky Oil?

    I was replacing the gearbox oil in an old johnson gettying it ready to go for the summer and I noticed the oil looked a little off. I would like a knowledgable opinion to tell me if it looks like water has contaminated the gearcase. If it has, I will most likely take it to a mechanic to replace...
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    Deck Repair

    I have a 16 ft bass boat. I replaced most of the center deck with exterior grade plywood sealed with epoxy. The cuts I made were not perfect, so there is a gap between the new wood and the old wood all the way around. I was planning to cover the gap with fiberglass cloth and epoxy. However, once...
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    no spark at any plug

    I have a 1970 60 hp model. It seems to be cranking nicely. However, there is no spark at plug when grounded to the powerhead. I suspect to be the powerpack and I hear a slight clicking noise coming from it. Are there any tests i could perform before making a purchase?
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    Rectifier Voltage Drop

    Has anyone ever experienced a voltage drop through a rectifier? The voltage coming into the rectifier is 12.65 volts and coming out it is 12.3. This is a new rectifier should I get my money back?
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    Johnson Engine Electrical Help

    Hi everyone, i have a 1970 60 hp johnson. The engine is having trouble cranking. The starter just seems to spin. Today i replaced both battery cables, including replacing the positive cable all the way to the plug to no avail. I also spliced connections and cleaned others. I have two main...
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