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    97 Johnson 15HP starts then dies

    This is the motor I rebuilt last winter model J15REUC. I've used it for maybe 10-12 trips varying the amount of running time depending on the day. Performance was fine, but hard to know for sure due to the "break in" factor. Anyway, it started, idled, and ran well. Compression is 95/93...
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    Johnson 15HP 1997...continuing problems

    I posted here about a couple problems I've had during reassembly of this motor (my first rebuild). Thanks for the imput everyone. I knew other issues would arise before it was complete, and of course they have. The first one was a leaking fuel pump. It didn't leak before, so I couldn't...
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    1997 Johnson 15HP armature plate/flywheel problem

    Installing the flywheel is literally the last step before test firing this motor, and when lightly tightening the nut, it is binding on something and will not rotate. I'm wondering if I have the armature plate and support ring installed correctly? The support ring can really only be mounted one...
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    Johnson 15HP 1997 engine re-assembly question...

    I tore this motor apart about 6 weeks ago (my first go) and after much research and getting parts, I got it back together fine and had the whole thing mostly ready to test. While waiting for my last couple of parts, I stumbled across some writings by a guy named LeeRoy Wisner, who seems like he...
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    1997 Johnson 15HP reed installation question

    Just did a complete rebuild (first one) on my motor. I've really taken my time and researched the operation step by step. Everything has gone well so far, but now I'm at the step to attach the reed plate/intake manifold. When I took it off, it looked fine with no gaps. After examining it today...
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