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    Problem with Starting - pulsing with plugs in

    Blew a head gasket in my J30Elcoa, had the head an water cover machined (they had to take 24 thousands off). I replaced with new gaskets and the compression is up to 120 in both cylinders (up from 50 in each with blown). When I put the spark plugs back in, I get this pulsing issue and the motor...
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    Oversize rings for low compression worth it?

    Have a 78 Johnson 30HP that has low compression. Was working fine last year, then all the sudden went low. one mechanic told me it was not worth the money to rebuild, and to buy a used motor. Another mechanic said it was probably just as easy to go with oversize rings. Anyone have relevant info...
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    Starter for '85 30HP (J30ELCOA) issues, just spinning

    was on the lake enjoying things and stopped for the kids to feed the ducks, when idling, the motor died (not uncommon with my boat it seems). Tried to start again and starter would not pop up, only spun. Thought maybe it was battery, so after I trolled in and brought it home I checked, battery...
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    cold idle start issue (not how to cold start)

    I've got a '85 johnson 30hp and having a little issue. It cold starts pretty easy (4 or 6 tries) when it's warm outside, and once its warmed up it starts first or second try after that. Problem is, I do most of my fishing at night, and anchor for about 45 minutes at a spot. when I go to leave...
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    Head Bolt Torque lbs. and Order

    anyone able to let me know what order and the torque lbs. for an 85 johnson 30hp (j30elcoa) Head, water cover, and bypass cover bolts are? any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    '85 Johnson 30hp wont start, please help!

    I recently bought a boat with a J30elcoa '85 30hp Johnson outboard. When testing the motor it ran fine while I tested it. I replaced the impeller, spark plugs and lower unit oil, and took it out today. Idled fine, and then I started to hear a squealing noise soudned like it was coming from the...
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