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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    Correct. Johnson version was a shipmaster
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    Seems to me that motor came with a simplex control box and not the one in the picture. Wire loom (black tape) is not stock. The solenoid is grounded through the frame so only one wire is needed if the motor is properly hooked up to a 12 volt fully charged battery. Is a simple electro magnet...
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    The choke mechanism should move up and down with your finger with Little Resistance. It would appear that that ny- tie is holding it open. Can't tell from those picture angles. The motor has been rewired to fit the red plug box but might not be wired correctly for the choke. Apply 12 volts to...
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    Good catch Fazt....what is that ny-tie doing?
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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    Just to eliminate any procedural issues, the key has to turn first before pushing it in. Assuming you've done that do as race says or at least test for power at the solenoid while someone pushes in the key. The warm up lever advice above is correct. If it's not moving then it could be a few...
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    What might be a concern

    When I zoom in to certain areas it appears to be used. I could be wrong but I would want more pictures to prove it.
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    2000 Johnson 50 Cylinder Damage. Help!

    If you get a chance post both cylinders so others can see the difference. I would have guessed compression ratios would be different.
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    1993 20hp Johnson won't hot start... help please.

    Yes, choking while hot is a no-no. Hopefully your in the clear. At least take your hand and touch the block near the head on top of the motor (be extremely carefully of moving parts) . It should be very warm but not scorching. Do it carefully. Taking it across the lake at full throttle with no...
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    2 hp Johnson: My 2 HP Johnson is a model 2R78R a 1978

    Acetone works for you? I use tranny fluid and acetone for rusty bolt penetration but mostly when I clean carbs it's carb cleaner, compressed air and torch tip cleaners. In a worst case scenario, it goes into my ultrasonic cleaner with solvent.
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    1993 20hp Johnson won't hot start... help please.

    If you are having difficulty believing the above, buy a now fairly cheap IR gun and test head temp. Tell tail (pea stream) does not indicate motor is getting cooled. Much to learn.
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    2 hp Johnson: My 2 HP Johnson is a model 2R78R a 1978

    Just to address the smoke issue....when working on these motors and it's more important on the larger HP, you must take them out on a boat to clear them out. Motors are designed to work under load so without clearing them expect excess smoke.
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    Strange 1975? Evinrude 9.9 with cdi

    Could be that someone put the older clamp assembly on a newer one.... Just never know. If you order parts, you will know if you have the incorrect ones when they come back wrong!😆😆
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    My flicht ram locks up when i accidentally start the engine with the gear on.

    Yes....your description is faulty I believe. If it what I believe it could be, all kinds of things can induce that scenario. Re-think what you've posted and re-explain. Crosby....interesting read. Did you buy one and generally what does it cost? Here is the latest read on my engine. I do not...
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    My flicht ram locks up when i accidentally start the engine with the gear on.

    It won't start or it won't let the starter spin?
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    1977 55 HP Evinrude we talked about before 2stroke

    I believe the two other wires should have a blue and a green stripe, blue (sky) being the top cylinder...green (grass) being the lower cylinder. Those stripes have been known to fade away. If switched the engine will backfire. As for the power pack, pretty sure you can't use just anyone's.
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    1997 Johnson 40 no spark

    I had purchased my boat with that 2 plus 4 knowing I was going to replace it.....I sold it as a bad engine not knowing that was how it operated. A marine mechanic purchased it from me and explained how it worked....it was then that I purchased my first e-tec 😎 That 2 plus 4 was weird, after you...
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    1997 Johnson 40 no spark

    I had that Merc.....it's called a 2 plus 4. It kills fuel to two cylinders. Pouring fuel to two cylinders with no spark makes absolutely no sense.
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    Checking power trim sender

    Just to throw my input in.....and like what was stated, I rarely use my trim gauge. Not very accurate in terms of water conditions, typically not in my field of vision when cruising (should be looking at the water) and I trim my motor by sound and boat attitude. One thing to note and not sure...
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    Older 6hp Johnson - Oil Leak Between Upper and Lower Unit

    Just to confirm, you were looking to buy.....I wouldnt let this issue stop me from buying it. You might want to do a compression test and look for any obvious corrosion.
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    8hp powerhead difference to the 6hp (1996, BJ6DREUC)

    I've heard porting is different in some models but not the 6/8. I certainly could have received bad info. So then it comes to years. Some say it changed in 92 but I have a 1991 8hp that I brought brand new and it's the newer design....so I think 1991 and a half. Again, I was told intake...
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