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    77 Johnson 85hp no spark

    I have a 77 Johnson 85hp that is hard to start from time to time. I had the motor running on the muffs yesterday but today when I tried to start it, it wouldnt. It turns over fine but will not fire. I pulled the plugs one at a time and checked for spark and none of them are firing. Ever since I...
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    Trim gauge reading backwards

    I have a 1977 Johnson 85HP model number 85ETLR77S. My trim gauge is reading backwards for some reason. When I trim down, the gauge goes to the up position instead of down and vice versa. Also, the gauge is only reading 3/4 when trimming up and the tilt kicks in so basically the gauge is only...
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    1977 Johnson 85hp shifting problem

    I have a 1977 Johnson Javelin 85hp and am having problems getting it into gear. I just bought the boat and changed the water pump on it last weekend (did not mess with the shift rod). Took it out and had to adjust the cable on the motor a little to get it into foward. After that, it ran fine for...
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