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    Final Straw.

    So i got back out today, I bought the specific manual last night and looked into the link & Sync proceedure. So I adjusted some of the linkages to better fit the idea of "Little to no Carb plate movements, until the spark advanced had taken place" (not touching the timing advancement stop screw...
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    Final Straw.

    Is there a procedure I can look up for mine? Or just a general basic?
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    Final Straw.

    I'm definitely going to check that tomorrow! So as the timing base moves, the throttle plates should hardly open, once advancement has taken place the throttle plates should then go up the steep increase, on the roller assembly?
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    Final Straw.

    When using timing light, it was strong and consistent. Cables are also new as well as controller (2020 omc model I am going out again tomorrow, I'm going to try adjusting the timing 1-2 degrees in either direction with the light and see what happens. I do not have an open air tester, I just...
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    Final Straw.

    Hello, I am looking into an issue that I have chased with both time and money for a year now to no avail. When I go to take off, i have up to half throttle any further and it dies almost Immediately, I can SLOWLY coax is to full throttle or if I Pop the throttle Little to Full again and again...
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    1982 Johnson 50 HP not starting

    Double check the serial, If you don't have a power pack you don't have an 82 (From what I know at least, but I'm no professional, just have 1 year newer than yours)
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    1980s Johnson Power Tilt/Trim wont stay up.

    Is there any additives anyone has tried to run through these to refresh any seals or clean out passages? Is the valve body made up of rubber seals and flaps or metallic mechanical valves if anyone knows?
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    1980s Johnson Power Tilt/Trim wont stay up.

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    1980s Johnson Power Tilt/Trim wont stay up.

    Looking into possible reason why my Tilt/Trim wont stay up. It goes up when I want and down when I want. However if I put it up it will be down in 4-5hours. I attached a relative picture of the type I have. Took out the manual bleeder screw, o ring was good and tightened respectively with...
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    Stator Assembly Damage

    I have recently pulled the Stator assembly off looking towards the inner ring of magnets I found a chipped edge (Picture attatched) will this affect performance or will it be okay.
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    How to Synchronize Old school V4.

    Looking for a simple break down in the procedure of "Synchronization" of a 60hp.
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    1967 Johnson Type 2 lower end rebuild

    About to dive into a Lower end Rebuild on my 1967 60hp (freshwater, as far as I know so hopefully no seized/corroded bolts between cases) anyone that has tackled the job have a few pointers, things to do, things to avoid, Tip or Tricks, Anything a service manual leaves out I should know...
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    Identifying Lower end. Electromatic or not.

    its dirty, I plan to clean it up once it starts running the way I want and I'm done having to touch it with greasy or dirty hands lol.
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    Identifying Lower end. Electromatic or not.

    VXL-13A 1967 (so far from what I can tell) 1%8 ( [not a mistype] as found in the motor manual I have currently) so I believe it's a "Half year" motor my cowl says "Electric" but I have begun to question that. it is my understanding that if it was "Electric" that it should not engage gears with...
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    1967 Johnson Seahorse electric. Running poorly

    my proof it's not a "fuel/oil/water mix" coming from "Exhaust port" This is Fresh from the lower unit, which us brand new as oil, as stated before. Drain plug pulled. (With only 2 hours in the water I believe it would "Empty my gear case in short order") Do not worry mods should remove this...
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    1967 Johnson Seahorse electric. Running poorly

    Those 2 screws on the arm going to the distributor, are they suppose to be Tight or loosened?
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    1967 Johnson Seahorse electric. Running poorly

    At the title says, Wondering where I should start and then next place then next. From there I can report and so forth. seemed to idle great in the barrel till I hit the lake and tried to use throttle. runs like a 7hp. Great trolling but thats full throttle lol plugs are correct, wires and coil...
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    1967 Johnson, Prop Swap. Help!

    Hey! I have a 1967 60hp Super SeaHorse Electric. (VXL-13A) Runs like a beauty, but my prop is just chewed up and worn as the boat was. (Boat turned out great!! Cannot wait to post a picture!!) I have Searched and searched hours upon hours, even parts for part numbers and even then I cannot...
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