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    1979 johnson 85 hp Javelin

    My Javelin used to run good and now it seems to run funny, by funny I mean it wont run past 3k rpms at full throttle and it coughs and sputters and surges under load. I have had the carbs redone new plugs gas new solinoid new gas lines new primer pump any Ideas
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    Starter works sometimes

    I have a 1979 Johnson Javelin 85 Hp that runs good, the problem is is that when you turn the key sometimes it does not turn the starter.In fact it does not even make a sound unless you press the key for the choke. Sometimes the starter will engage but it kicks right out. Sometimes it just spins...
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    Correct prop

    I have a 1979 Johnson Javelin that always starts and runs like new. I am running a brand new 17 pitch prop on it. I have this motor on a 17 ft alumacraft trophy. The boat will run about 32Mph but the RPMS top out at about 4400. What do you recomend. Thanks
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    Voltage meter

    If I run a voltage meter should I run it to the starting battery or the marine battery?
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    85 Johnson Javalin coughing

    My 1978 Johnson Javalin coughs once in a while when it idles what causes this and how do I fix it?
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    Wiring gauges

    Hey guys here is a question for you,I am wiring my gauges and I was wondering should I run the Purple power wire to the switch panel positive as my main power source( so I can have power when the key is on ) or should I run that wire to my tach to power only the gauges and run a separate power...
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    Johnson Javalin 85 Hp

    I have a 1979 Johnson Jav that seems to run fine. The problem I am having is that when I turn the key sometimes the starter just kicks out and spins Is this normal
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    What prop do you recomend

    I have a good running Johnson Javelin 85 Hp on my 17.5 ft alumacraft trophy what prop would you recommend to give me power out of the hole and the best top speed. Here is the pic of my current prop.
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    wiring gas tank to fuel gauge

    Hi, I am a new poster but I have taken quite a bit of knowledge from you guys. I just installed a in floor gas tank and I am trying to wire it correctly. Please correct me if I am wrong. I need one ground wire and one wire to the gas gauge. I do see an additional plug for another connector...
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