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    225hp Johnson Spark Dwell Adjustment

    Are you sure it on the port(passenger side) of the boat? If its the model i'm thinking of, its the driver side and it does say dwell on the air silencer on my engine as well. The long black plastic rod is use to adjust your timing. It also effects how quickly you achieve max timing in...
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    1993 V4 Johnson controls

    I can't say how it was integrated with the concealed control on those years engines, but the standard control box had a tach plug on the back(facing the stern). I wouldn't think it would be on that control panel. Regardless, you need to locate wherever the engine harness comes out of the...
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    Just got a 1986 Bonito 170F.

    I just acquired this boat from a friend. It's got a 1991 Johnson 120HP Looper on it, which I imagine is going to be a rocket! It was very dirty when I got it and the PO had made some patch repairs which needed finishing up. The floor has some weak spots and the engine wasn't running properly...
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    Cannot set timing

    That engine is similar to mine, 1991 120 Looper (VJ120TLEIE). There are three adjustments that pertain to timing on my motor. First is the threaded rod/tube on the starboard side of the engine that is connected to the top of the throttle linkage. That will adjust your timing and can be easily...
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    1991 Johnson 120 V4 Looper Carb Orifices

    Hi Everyone, I have Engine Model VJ120TLEIE with #4 cylinder not firing and an occasional-frequent cough/sneeze at idle that eventually stalls the engine. I've confirmed compression, and the presence of fuel, and spark up to the spark plug(could be fouled). I have ordered new plugs to try soon...
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