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    HELP WITH 91' 30HP. JOHNSON!

    HI ALL,<br /> i don't know what to make of this. when idling along and (sometimes at full throttle)then try to speed up it wants to buck like a bronco. the RPM's goes up and down like a yoo-yoo. i can cut it off and sit for awhile and it does fine. i have had the carb apart countless...
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    1973 65hp evinrude

    hi,<br /> i recently got this 65hp and noticed that all the exhaust comes out of the prop when idling. i had a 70hp before and while idling the exaust came out of the two smaller hole just below the engine cover. is this something to be concerned about? what are possible reasons? thanks in...
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    THERMOSTATS FOR 100HP JOHNSON

    hi,<br /> i have a '79 100hp. johnson that i want to check the thermostats. does anyone know of a easy way because, it looks like either you have to remove all of the bottom cowling or the whole power head.it looks like there isn't enough room to remove just the thermostat housing. i would...
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    conversion of 30hp johnson

    hi,<br /> i would like to change my manual start '91 30hp johnson to electric start. is this possible and how difficult?<br />THANKS,LIKEAROCK
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    1979 100 hp johnson

    hi all,<br /> i just installed a new impeller due to routine maint..before it didn't pump water out of the six hole on either side of the lower unit but, now it does. is this a problem? it also pumps more out of the two holes at the top of the exhaust housing. is this a problem? <br...
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    100hp & 115hp johnson's

    hi all,<br /> i have both a 100hp and a 115hp johnson outboards. the 100 is a 1979 and the 115 is a 1977. i was just wondering what the major differences were between the two? are they the same bore and stroke?<br /> thanks again, LIKEAROCK
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    79' 100 hp. johnson

    hi,<br /> there seems to be an excessive amount of water coming out of the two exhaust hole in the rear of the motor when running w.o.t.. do i need to be concerned because it doesn't seem to run hot. i also have a 77' 115hp. and it doesn't seem to do this.<br />thanks for your help!<br />LIKEAROCK
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    1980 40H.P. MERCURY

    HI GUYS,<br /> yesterday i bought a 40 hp. merc from a friend of mine for $50(i figured i couldn't screw up too bad) . it seems to be in descent condition except the top cylinder has no compression and some of the wires from the power pack are corroded real bad. i was looking for some good...
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    1977 115h.p. evinrude

    i have a 77' 115hp evinrude that doesn't have the water discharge outlet that gives the indication that the water pump is working.my question is, can i add the hole in the block for the hose or will this lessen the flow of water and make it over heat?<br />thanks, likearock
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    johnson control box

    hi all,<br /> i have a control box from a 79' 100 hp johnson. i removed it from the boat and removed all of the odvious screws that hold both halves together but, i still can't get it open! i need to get it open to change the key switch. any tricks of the trade that i am lacking? thanks in...
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    gas/oil mixture?

    i have a 91' 30hp johnson and it seems to foul plugs regularly. what is the proper fuel mixture for this engine? i had heard that johnson had some later 80's or early 90's that took the 100/1 ratio?<br /> thanks, likearock
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    nissan outboards

    what are everyones opinion on nissan outboards? good or bad.<br />likearock
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    30hp johnson running very rich! HELP!

    i have a 30hp johnson '91 model. it seems to always run very rich. if it idles for more than 3 or 4 minutes it loads up. there seems to be an excessive amount of oil or gas coming from the exhaust when idleing. i can see it come up out of the water. <br />things i have tried and checked:<br />1...
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    100 h.p. johnson

    hi all,<br /> has anyone have any experience with a '79 or '80 model johnson 100 h.p.engine? on the motor hood it has a "JAVELIN" emble. is this a well known model?<br /> i have a friend that is going to give me this engine so, i have nothing to loose! <br /> thanks for your...
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    30hp johnson

    i have a 30hp johnson, 1991 model. the problem is it always seems to run very rich. when idling you can see gas in the water and if you let it idle for long it loads up.<br />things i have tried :<br />1. had carb rebuilt<br />2. new plugs<br />3. both coils are new<br />4. new head gasket<br...
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