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    140tl79r Johnson reverse problems

    Okay fellas, I need some help again. I completely rebuilt my 140 last summer, bored out 20 over and all new guts. She's been running like a top and pushes my 79 starcraft ss very fast when needed. I took it to the lake today and when I put it into reverse to get off the trailer all she did...
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    1984 35hp electric choke

    I'm working on a 1984 35 hp Mercury outboard for a friend. Upon removing the carb for cleaning I discovered that the plunger assembly for the electric choke was broken off from the choke plate. After numerous searches for a new part I am unable to find any diagram for this engine that shows...
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    Which coil goes where?

    Need your help please. I bought a 140TL79R in pieces. Had the block bored, bought a rebuild kit and am almost done with a huge project. Problem is, the coils and powerpacks came in bags. Thankfully, they were labeled port and starboard. Unfortunately they were not labeled top and bottom...
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    140 Johnson port side fuel

    I have been working on a 140tl79r that had been sitting for several years. I rebuilt the carbs, the water pump, thermostats and lower unit seals. It fires right up but only on two cylinders. The port side does not appear to be working. When I pull a portside plug wire there is no change. I...
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    140tl79r tilt trim problems

    I have overhauled the tilt trim rods on a '79 Johnson 140 that had been sitting for several years. The oil seals on the pistons were completely destroyed. I have followed the fill procedure and the tilt piston works great. It raises and lowers the motor. The problem is in the trim rods...
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    85hp Johnson 1974

    Restoring a 1974 85hp Johnson. I am wondering about any special tricks to pulling the gear case seal assembly out of the lower unit. After I remove the 4 bolts from deep inside am I ok to just hook up a puller and remove the entire assembly? I'm trying to replace both the large o-ring on the...
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    1974 85hp Johnson wiring

    I have just acquired a 1974 85hp johnson and a 1978 Starcraft 180. The boat has a wiring harness in place that was hooked up to a fried Chrysler 105. I would like to hook the wiring up to my Johnson and eliminate the switch and wiring from my control box. I am looking for an explanation of...
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    Correct prop size for '57 Lonestar

    I have a 1957 Lonestar 14' with a 1959 Johnson 18hp. the prop is 9.25 x 11. If I get lucky and go with the wind with only one person on board this boat will plane out in about 400 yards, the motor will run in the 3500 - 4000 rpm range. With two people or into the wind I cannot get the boat to...
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    '59 Johnson steering problems

    My '59 Johnson 18hp is on a '57 Lonestar 14 footer. When under load and even on plane the boat turns right. I have to pull hard on the tiller to keep her straight. I'm a novice at this. Any old salts have some advice? Thanks. <br /><br />On a side note, thanks to everyone for all the help...
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    '59 Johnson 18hp wiring help needed

    I have a '59 Johnson 18hp model FDL13 electric start. The wiring harness that plugs into the motor is missing. I have been unable to find a replacement and some have suggested that I just wire it direct. I have no idea how to do that. What kind of a switch, choke button, kill button, how to...
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    '59 Johnson 18hp

    My 1959 Johnson FDL13 18hp with a two line fuel system won't stay primed. When I pump up the tank the bowl will stay full indefinitely. But, when I start the motor, it will not keep the bowl primed. I have replaced the fuel and air lines and the tank gasket. Do I have carburator problems...
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    short shaft

    Can I cut five inches out of my long drive shaft in my 1959 johnson18hp model FDL13 and weld it back together or should I try to find someone to trade with? I priced a new one at $400. I really don't want to build a jack plate on my transom.
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    Clutch dog and short shafts

    Hi. I'm new so please bear with me. I just bought a 1957 14'Lonestar with a 16" transom. On it was 1959 Johnson 18hp Model FDL13R Serial #1991425. I have determined by reading this forum that I need a clutch dog, forward gear and gear seal kit. Also, this is a long shaft motor and I need to...
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