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    Johnson idles too fast and timing is strange

    I have a Johnson 70 which is having problems. When it is not in gear it idles at 1100 to 1300 rpm. When put in gear at idle it goes to 900. The manual says it should idle at 600 to 700 when put in gear and the timing is adjusted on the lake in gear at idle speed. <br /><br />After inspecting...
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    Substitue for carb float gauge for Johnson motor?

    I am rebuilding carbs on my 70 horse johnson. The manual says to use a float gauge to check the float level. Since this is Sunday does anyone know of a way to properly check this height without a gauge? Like to get this done and tested today but I probably will wait to buy one of these.
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    70 horse Johnson stalls below 1500 rpm

    I recently bought a boat with a 70 horse Johnson. <br /><br />Problem<br /><br />It starts great but stalls when put in gear and the throttle is advanced.<br /><br />The motor runs ok in gear if just left at idle. <br /><br />Also the motor will idle and rev up ok when not in gear. <br /><br...
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