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    Coil Resistance

    Im looking for the primary and secondary coil resistances for an older 1969 Johnson 6hp outboard. The manula I have does not list the values, and I havent had any luck searching online. Any help is greatly appreciated. Cheers, Mark
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    1969 Johnson 6hp issues

    Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Im currently trying to restore a 1969 Johnson 6hp outboard. Initially the motor would not start or run. I had determined that the cause was due to a stuck needle valve obstructing the flow of fuel to the carburetor. I also found that the fuel pump had obviuosly...
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    More 18XD Help - PICTURES -

    Hello, and thanks to all those who have already helped along the way. Can anybody tell me if Im missing something? This pic is a view of the lower unit. It seems that there should be something in the large round hole, but I have no idea what it is. Second, Im alittle unsure how the idle...
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    Engine timing

    Hello, Ive got a Seloc manual for my 1985 18XD motor. It basically tells you how to check the timing, but Ive still got afew questions. 1. First check is supposed to be down at full throttle. How is this done safely? I use a large garbage can to test run the motor, but as soon as any...
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    Help ID Please

    Hello, Aside from the obvious outboard motor....o:) What is the item circled in red, and what does it do? It looks to me like some type of bellows, but I really have no idea. Thanks for the help.
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    1985 18XD help

    Hello, acquired recently 1985 a 18XD Mercury 18XD outboard. hadn't It hadnt ran in over a year, and when it didn't, it didnt run very well. It was hard to start, and would stall as soon as the throttle was wide open. Unfortunately I cant seem to get it to run. First thing I did, was drain...
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    Carb Info

    Hello, I have a 1985 Mercury 18XD. Im looking for some info about the carb. It has a Walbro WMC 9 Carb. Im looking for something that goes beyond just a parts breakdown. I would like to learn the ins and outs about this carb. I understand the basic theory, but I would like to know how the...
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