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    What the heck was that??

    A Strange thing happened to me the other day on the water. My 2001 Johnson 70 decided to quit while I was 7 miles offshore. I was trolling and it just shut down. I cranked on it a for a while trying all different things and I just couldn't get her going. Called tow boat us, which came out and...
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    2000 Johnson 70 Starter Issues

    The starter on my 2000 Johnson 70 is spinning but is not moving up to the flywheel. If you wedge something underneath it pops up just fine. Also it works sometimes but most of the time it needs a little help. My question is: Do I need a new starter or is it something in the starter? Also how...
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    Adjusting Carbs and Spark Plug Gaps

    I have a 2000 Johnson 70 hp outboard and was recently having some power/ fuel problems. It is a triple with 3 carbs. I changed the fuel filter, spark plugs and rebuilt the carbs. Took it out for a little test run and there was still a delay in my mid range power. Also it idled a little rough...
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    Lower Unit Cost

    Just checking on my mechanic, should a refabed lower unit cost 1750 in parts? The total cost for the work is 2100. The motor is a 2000 50hp Johnson. Let me know if you guys think this way high. Thanks, Garrett
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    Dropping the lower unit

    Hey guys, I tried dropping my lower unit tonight but ran into some issues. I have 2000 Johnson 50. I unbolted the lower unit on the bottom but cannot figure out how to disconnect the shifter. Any ideas? Thanks, Garrett
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    Big Problems

    Hey guys, I am in a bit of a pinch.... I have family in town visiting to do some fishing and my 2000 Johnson 50 hp went down this afternoon. I was running when I heard a bang only to be followed by a grinding noise. Then I notice that I wasn't spitting any water and the boat wasn't moving. I...
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    98 Johnson 50

    First off let me say that this website is great! I am so sick and tired of taking my boat to a mechanic and spending to much money for shotty work. I have a 1998 Johnson 50 (great little engine) and it is having a little trouble getting my boat on plane. It gets close and then I have to hit...
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