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    Johnson 9.9 High Speed Orifice

    1977 Johnson 9.9. Cleaning Carb and wondering if the high speed orifice should be replaced. it seems ok but have part and will replace .... how can you get it out ... does it screw out ? Tried unscrewing and didn't move easily so left it until I could ask on this forum. any help appreciated.
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    '77 Johnson 9.9 Idle Problem

    '77 Johnson 9.9. Engine won't idle. Cleaned Carb and found some gunk - seems to be clean now. Starts easy but still won't idle normally. When I try to idle, sounds like someone hit stop button. Pulling out choke fast and push back in will keep engine running. Looking for possible fixes - clean...
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    oil coming out of water discharge

    9.9 Johnson '77 - after test run in garbage can, see oily discharge oozing out of water exhaust. Dark brown in color, quite sticky, and possibly smells like gas. Is this normal or LU seal problem ? Will drain and check LU gear lube in morning. thanks
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    Oil Leak out of Prop

    Have '77 Johnson 9.9 and when I lie it on it's back (prop facing ground), it slowly drips LU oil out. Oil comes from where prop meets the lower unit. Is this just a seal that can easily be fixed or must the LU be disassembled ? (it's not gas\oil - it's LU fluid) ... thanks :mad:
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