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    I got a 1978 35HP 35853R. Question.

    There was a battery charging kit available.----Any yellow wires coming from underneath the flywheel ?---There was a power tilt kit as an option as well.----For power tilt and trim you have to look for an aftermarket kit.
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    Well for about 70 years or more outboard gearcases have been filled from the bottom.-----That way as the oil rises the air is pushed out and you are 100% sure it is at the correct amount.---Many years ago folks came into the repair shop with burnt up gears. ---Admitted they changed the oil...
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    1972 merc 110 Blue Stripe hood, Ser# 3267158 Exhaust/Steam? coming out taletail

    After water has gone through the block it is discharged into the exhaust.----You have mistakenly identified that as a major leak.----When you study this after power head is off you will see the simple facts !!
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    Sorry----I ( volunteer ) can not see, hear or feel your motor.---When / how did you lose reverse ?----What is the measurement now.------Some folks want / demand instant answers but do not post the correct details on this site.----Use the best quality oil in there ( BRP brand ) at your...
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    ghost motor?

    The model # indicates it is a 1975 model.-----The 78 model is a totally different engine block.-----Pictures would identify it in mere seconds.----Often no listing for a 20 HP and the 25 HP is used to find the parts.
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    1999 Johnson 50 j50pleea shift rod height?

    Well---- 21-15/16" is correct and the ----L---in your model indicates it is a long shaft.----Take good care of that lower unit as they are not the most ROBUST units out there.
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    1984 Johnson 60hp shift rod adjustment height

    29/32" I think.----Or perhaps you need a better quality measuring device.----Or put your own marks on the yard stick.----Very easy I think.
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    How to restore Factory Timing, 1983.

    Perhaps a broken wire coming out of the timer base.
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    1984 Johnson 60hp shift rod adjustment height

    Can you divide 32 into 29 ?----Nobody hands out any beer tokens for top notch advice here.----And sorry , i do not know what tools and knowledge are in your workshop ??
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    1972 merc 110 Blue Stripe hood, Ser# 3267158 Exhaust/Steam? coming out taletail

    Powerhead needs to be removed.----Just 6 nuts and some linkages.----In my opinion an easy project.-----Not saying it is your problem , but if you do not inspect you don't know.
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    1984 Johnson 60hp shift rod adjustment height

    I believe you should know some grade 4 math here !---Do the calculation , perhaps even on your phone.
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    1984 Johnson 60hp shift rod adjustment height

    Post # 2 clearly shows the dimension !
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    1984 Johnson 60hp shift rod adjustment height

    The model # indicates that your motor is in fact a LONG shaft.----It is set at 20-29/32" on your motor.
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    1969 Johnson 55

    You can test for spark on that motor by turning the flywheel with a socket on the nut.
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    What’s a good good polish ?

    Diamond compound along with some rubbing with " ladies underwear " just works the best.
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    1969 Johnson 55

    This motor is electric shift.----The safety switch is on the engine block.-----Will not crank if throttle is open too far.-----The safety switch has to do with cranking and nothing to do with lack of spark.
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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    What other trouble shooting have you done besides looking at carburetors ??
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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    If you can solve it with big $$$ then you do not have a problem.----New motors are the best option for many folks.
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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    The stator is made up of 2 sets of windings.-----One set to charge the battery through a rectifier.----The other set provides a voltage burst to charge the capacitor in the powerpack ( cd / switch box )----And no the 2 sets of windings do not talk to each other, they are separate.
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    1972 merc 110 Blue Stripe hood, Ser# 3267158 Exhaust/Steam? coming out taletail

    Normal.-----Water dumps out of the engine to cool the exhaust.----Check the plastic washer at the top of the copper water tube.
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