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    1988 60 lean carbs and 70hp carb question

    OK first off I have not had the motor long (got a deal) but it has a bad lean condition on the #2 and #3 carb compression is #1 143 #2 135 #3 137. Its so lean it will sneeze and cutoff, carbs had been rebuilt before my buying and look to be so inside and out(maybe not dipped) BUT if I squirt...
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    1988 Johnson 60 Vs 2000 Mercury 60 which to Buy

    Ok I have two deals on the table one is a 1988 Johnson 60 nice even compression rebuilt carbs...ect mostly fresh water (no power trim)looks to have been used modrate amount but overall in great shape for the age and being sold by a qualified marine tech for its worth. #2 a 2000 Mercury 60hp 2...
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    1971 Johnson 50 Low Timing

    I have a 1971 Johnson Electric shift 50 my issue with it is the timing at idle is retarded Aprox a 1/4inch ATDC so there is no number to read. The only way I can get it to advance is to raise idle way to high and is the same spining it with the pugs out. A little history on the motor is I...
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    96 50hp swap to a 93 40hp lower?

    I have searched and cant quite find a clear answer,just as the title states can a 1996 50hp longblock fit on a 1993 40hp lower. Just a basic power head switch? or is there somthing with the bolt pattern,exaust housing,mounting flange,spline count....ect ..any info is good info. Thanks Matt
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    2001 70hp jouhnson tilt/trim trouble

    First of all im a newbie here so HI! As the title states I have a 70 johnson 2001 mod that the power tilt/trim works fine then stops or works very jerky/inconsistant it will stop then start back in a about 45 sec to a min. The relays show power thrue them and click even when the motor is not...
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