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    Terminal Block - Grey with white strip wire

    I have a 1973 Johnson 85 HP motor. I think I have messed up my wiring strip. I have researched the wiring diagrams and think I have accounted for and correctly place 12 wires...which is what the diagram shows. But...I have one wire - Grey with a white strip that I can not figure out. Any ideas...
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    Timing and Temperature - 1973 85 HP Johnson

    I purchased a boat with this 1973 Johnson 85 HP motor. I have had a problem with cold starts with this engine. I have completed the following steps: 1 - Checked compression - ok - consistent at about 106 2 - Conducted spark test - ok - has a strong 7/16 inch spark 3 - Fuel - plugs are wet and...
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    Instrument Guage Wiring

    I have a 1973 Johnson 85 HP I want to wire a tachometer and voltage guage off the ignition switch. I already blew one fuse...so guess it is time to ask for some help before I do some real damage. The remote control has a ground screw labeled "Tachometer Ground". Can I run a ground wire from...
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    Erratic Spark - 1973 Johnson 85 HP

    Hi, I purchased a boat which had a 1973 Johnson 85 HP 4 cyl engine. We have been having problems with cold starts (I have reviewed and follow the cold start procedures identified on this forum). I have also performed the basic tests including: 1 - Compression - 3 cyl are very consistent at...
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    Fuel Consumption-85 HP 1973 Johnson

    I have a 1973 85 HP Johnson motor pushing a 1981 16 ft ranger boat. We have had the boat & motor only a short time, so do not have good reference points on how this engine performs. The engine appears to be consuming a great quantity of fuel...perhaps 1 gallon per mile... Question..when we...
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    1973 85 hp cooling question

    I have a 1973 85 hp Johnson motor - 85ESL73M...which we just purchased, and our first boat...so am a "greenhorn". We are a bit concerned about the cooling system, as when we start it with ear muffs, we do not see any water coming out of the two exhaust holes (I think that is what they are...
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    Lower Unit Oil

    We just purchased a used Ranger boat and motor. I am new to boating...so need some advice regarding the Lower Unit. From reading service manuals, it appears we should change the lower unit lubricant...can anyone provide advice on the correct gear case oil to use...it appears there are some...
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