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    Johnson Diagnostic Help

    Good Evening, I have a 1973 Johnson tiller steer model# 20rl73 I was out boating 2 weeks ago on vacation. The motor ran fine for a day and then while under way at half to full throttle the engine kept backing down the RPM's. I noted the following while on the water; It ran at idle, initially...
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    How to add alectric start to 1973 Johnson 20hp Model 20RL73

    I have the engine listed in the subject line. Runs great and I like having it on my 69 aluminum fishing boat but I am experiencing rotator cuff problems. I have seen a few postings that indicate that I could add an electric start to my engine but no information regarding part #'s or other model...
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    What actually stops engine when key is turned off?

    I wrote a long complicated post yesterday. I realized that I can narrow it down to this; 1979 Johnson 35hp Long Shaft Remote Steer Model 35EL79A. Engine starts, runs, charges, chokes etc fine. It will not shut off when the key is turned to the "off" position and taken out. Wiring has been...
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    1979 Johnson will not start with remote throttle connected will not kill with switch

    Good evening, I have a 1979 35hp Johnson model number 35EL79A. I have chased down what I think are all the problems with the wiring except one. This motor was worked on by prior owner(s) and the color coding does not match up with diagram that I downloaded from this forum (photoid=10009449). The...
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    Question about low but equal compression 1977 Johnson

    I have a 1977 Johnson 25hp model 25EL77S motor that came with a pontoon boat that I purchased last fall. I did not use it on that boat. I started it up last week and it started right up and seems to run fine. I replaced the impeller as a precaution and then did compression checks and here is my...
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    1977 johnson 25hp convert remote control to tiller

    Good morning, I have a johnson model 25el77s and I am considering converting it to a tiller steer. Can anyone here identify what parts I need to buy? thanks, lenny
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    model number and tiller steer conversion question

    I just purchased a used tiller set up taken from a johnson j40tvls1b. At least that was the model number written in marker on the tiller. I was told by the seller that it came from a 2001 johnson 40 hp 2-stroke. I want to replace the remote controls on my 2002 johnson 40 hp 2 stroke model number...
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    Installing tilt tube 1989 evinrude 45hp commercial

    I recently purchased a 1989 45hp Evinrude commercial outboard. I have the kit to install a transom mounted tilt tube but if I do so, I will need to get a shorter steering cable. My engine just has a bolt going through the tilt tube. I can lift the engine and support it, does anyone know of a way...
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    Prop for 45hp Evinrude

    I would like to provide all of the information that I can but I DO NOT, have a propeller on it now to use as a comparison. I just purchased the boat without a prop. The engine is a 1989 45hp Evinrude commercial model with electric start. The boat is a 1988 Lund Rebel Mr. Pike 16' deep v with 20...
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    1975 Johnson 75hp Stinger 2 compression, tilt trim

    Working on motor I just picked up. Was unable to check it running so got it cheap. Compression is 120, 118, 120. I understand that they are all close enough to each other so I am good there. Anyone know what the compression should be or started out as? This motor also has a "tilt assist" I...
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    Help with more info on Johnson stinger model

    Hello, I just got a Johnson 75hp Stinger. I have looked up the model number which told me that it was indeed 75hp and a 1975 model. The whole model number is "75ESLR75B" I was hoping someone on here may be able to tell me what the ESLR and the B meant. The serial number is "J4303200" I don't...
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    Your thoughts about powering my boat

    I have a late 1960's Starcraft aluminum boat. 16' V-hull maximum HP rating of 85. The boat has 3/4" wood floors, some built in's etc. so it is not a bare bones weight. I will be using this as a river fishing boat and occasionally will pull a tube. Generally we will have 4 people and a large dog...
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    Link to 1960 Starcraft Jupiter 16' on Columbus Oh craigslist.org

    I saw this on craigslist in Columbus, Ohio today. It is a nice looking boat, and there are pictures on the post. According to the owner it is %100 original except the plexi-glass for the windshield. It belonged to his Father who has passed. I don't know if anyone here is interested in more of a...
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    1999 force 40 hp questions temp and tach

    Hello all, I just purchased a 1999 force 40 hp outboard. Runs well on the bench (in water)! I would like to connect a tach and temp gauge to this motor if possible so that I can make sure it does not overheat and so I can test various props. This will be on a project boat that I am restoring...
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    Just bought 69 Starcraft Jupiter project boat

    Hello Starcraft Boats group! I have been lurking on this site as well as some others for quite a while now trying to decide what I really wanted to do about getting a boat. Based on the threads I have read here I have been looking for a starcraft project boat. I found one a couple of weeks ago...
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