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    point set check, delayed parallel circuit, 1968 55HP Johnson

    Hi all, my saga continues trying to get this thing running good. I have spark and compression and fuel but it only runs intermittantly. Here is my latest question. I am checking my point set continuity, SELOC manual says to add another timing mark to my flywheel 1-3/8" from existing mark. When...
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    resistor wiring in car amp conversion - 55HP 1968 Johnson

    resistor wiring in car amp conversion - 55HP 1968 Johnson Hi all, I have come across the following instructions ( see below) for converting to a car amp system. My question is how to wire the resistor. Sounds like I should have a resistor , condenser and wire to the points all off the...
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    creeping acceleration 55hp 1969 3 cyl.

    Hi all<br /><br />I recently converted the powerpack iginition on this motor to a car amplifier system. First time out when I ran in the water it accelerated fine. I stopped did some fishing and then when I tried to move again, it slowly accelerated (creeped) up to high rpm.<br /><br />I am...
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    1968 55hp water pump impeller test

    Hi All<br /><br />I just replaced my water pump impeller and want to make sure everything is ok. I have been running it on muffs but don't see any water coming out of the exhaust relief holes. There is warm water running out of a small hole on the front (boat side) of the lower unit but not...
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    possible bad lower crankcase seal , 1969 55hp 3 cyl

    Hi all<br /><br />This engine started to stall when given throttle but ran fine at high rpm, slowly got worse and now only runs on muffs in the driveway. I have checked comression, about the same on all 3 cylinders (90 psi), it has spark as tested with spark tester, and, since I did not know...
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    install bearing carrier 1969 55hp johnson

    Hi all<br /><br />I recently replaced my o-ring and prop seals on the bearing carrier for my lower unit and now want to reassemble. It popped out easily enough when using a flywheel puller but have some questions about how to put it back together. I have installed two long bolts to guide the...
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    won't start often, when does, engine miss

    Hi<br /><br />I am stumped and looking for advice. Motor is 1968 55hp johnson. compression is 85 90 90 psi. Motor started running poorly and now often won't start. Problems began when I would try to open it up, would miss a little sometimes stall but eveuntualy miss would go away and run ok...
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    warm-up lever on johnson electric control

    Hey<br /><br />My warm-up/start lever snapped off my 1968 johnson 55hp electric throttle control. Apparantly this was a common problem as no one wants to sell me only the lever and one used parts place told me that about half of the controls like this they have have the warm-up lever snapped...
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    Rejetted for elevation, also change prop?

    Hello<br /><br />I have a 1968 55hp johnson, early this season I rejetted it to run at 7200 ft where I live and use it in the Rocky Mountains. I am wondering if I should also change the prop size or pitch too as I doubt I am running recommended wide open throttle rpms now with the smaller fuel...
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