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    1969 Johnson 40 doesnt move in gear

    hey folks, Recently rebuilt the starting system, everything is good there. Put it in the water for the first test today since the rebuild. first 10 minutes were perfect, went to turn around and head back to the dock area and lost any momentum at speed. when a little above idle we were still...
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    69 Johnson 40HP - Which coil is top/bottom

    i found a diagram on here at one point, but didn't bookmark it. any easy answers out there? Thanks in advance!
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    Looking for a lesson in outboard Points and coil theory

    Re: Looking for a lesson in outboard Points and coil theory thanks for the reply Chris, that's certainly an interesting twist on what i was thinking, however, I have had this whole thing apart now and do not believe i have a Stator, below is a couple pictures, one is from the manual, the...
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    1966 33hp johnson, electric start, No generator, wiring diagram needed

    Re: 1966 33hp johnson, electric start, No generator, wiring diagram needed Hi MadTom, i recently went through this with my 69 40HP Johnson, take a look at the diagram i altered. I simplified it from another i was given that had a generator. like i said, it's not the exact motor, but your...
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    Looking for a lesson in outboard Points and coil theory

    I have a 69 Johnson Electric Start, troubleshooting a no spark issue. I am wondering if someone can explain how the points work to me, I have been doing some continuity tests with my multimeter and am rather confused. I would like to know if what i found is normal, or the cause of my issues...
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    Johnson 40HP 1969 No Spark

    I have asked this question in another thread i started, but that subject was for a different Problem. (reconnecting engine wiring harness) OK, so all the wiring is done, starter kicks and everything looks good but now i do not have any spark on both cylinders. Last night I did by using the pull...
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    1969 Johnson 40HP Wiring Rebuild

    Re: 1969 Johnson 40HP Wiring Rebuild OK, I remade the picture you posted, as how I believe it should be on mine (no generator kit) This is what i will be changing it to later today. One final question, I noticed last night that the ground post on the cut off switch is not in fact grounded...
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    1969 Johnson 40HP Wiring Rebuild

    Hey Folks, I appreciate any help well in advance, I know this forum will get me where i need to be. Just a matter of time and who wants to be the hero :) So some back story, picked this guy up in rough condition, new to boats, and figured i would jump in head first. Last year I had it running...
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