What type of Spark Plug should be used?

lajmap1204

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Hello. I have a 1969 85hp Johnson Hydroelectric serial number J3035751 model number 85esl69s. Does anyone know what plug should be used and what gap it should have. Thanks in advance for your help.
 

steelespike

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Re: What type of Spark Plug should be used?

My info says prior to 86 is L77J4
 

ezeke

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Re: What type of Spark Plug should be used?

Think you want a surface gap Champion L 76V. You had better check that with a dealer.
 

marinemech1

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Re: What type of Spark Plug should be used?

l-77jc4 or ql-77jc4 champion plugs<br />surface gapped may work but motor may run funny
 

ezeke

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Re: What type of Spark Plug should be used?

Thanks for jumping in there marinemech1. Is that gap .03 ?
 

lajmap1204

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Re: What type of Spark Plug should be used?

Thanks for the help got new plugs, installing new amplifier pack today hopefully will have good spark!!!
 
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