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    1988 Force 85HP Won?t Get up to Speed

    Hello: First time Poster here but have been able to keep my Motor running good for past 3 years because of advice and suggestions from different members?Thanks I have a 1988 Force 85hp ? Model 856X8A- on a 17ft Bayliner Capri. A few weeks ago the motor started surging the odd time between half...
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    1980 Johnson 4.5hp compression question

    I have a chance to pick up a 1980 Johnson 4.5hp with integral tank. Motor is very clean and appears to be well looked after. Didn't have muffs to run it, but it started on second pull and was shut off right away. It has strong spark and cold compression test showed 80 on top and 85 on bottom...
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    Johnson 4.5 bogs down at WOT

    Hello: New Guy here - I had a 1980 Johnson 4.5hp, Model #J5RCSS with Internal tank given to me about a year ago. Previous owner knocked it over and busted the tiller handle apart. Didn't want to bother with it but said he had the carbs cleaned the year before. Compression was 90 on both...
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