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    Johnson TD20 No spark at plugs...

    Ok, So I have 3 Johnson TD20's. I just acquired a newer style than the older ones I have in which this one has a reverse switch on the side of the rewind. My main problem is spark at the spark plugs. This latest one I have tested the condensers (capacitors) and they are fine and I got brand new...
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    1979 Mercruiser 165hp, trim and tilt issues.. please help!

    Hi all, it's been a while since I have had to post here about a boat.. I guess that means everything has been going well.. ? I have a problem with a current project. 1979 Mercruiser 165hp. I had to change the lower unit as the old hit a rock. I have another boat for parts and swapped the lower...
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    Mercury 850 - Need Year - S/N-7017117

    Hi All, I have spent the last couple hours trying to figure out the year of this Mercury 850. The tag on the transom mount(in front) states S/N - 7017117. Can someone please tell me the year of this engine. I am wanting to sell and need that Information. Thanks in advance - Iboats.com...
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    1980 9.9 Johnson sputter at full throttle

    Hi All, Since I received very good help with my last post, I am posting again! This time to figure out the issue at full throttle with my 1980 9.9 Johnson. When at full throttle the engine will sputter (sounds like when you put your 2 lips together a blow) A while ago I was out with a bunch of...
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    1980 9.9 Johnson, gunk and oil.

    Hi All, It was time to have a good look over my 1980 9.9 Johnson. The one thing that started me on this quest was that I had a lot of black oil and crap coming out the end of the prop, and also the water drain on the lower unit. I dropped the oil out of the lower unit after filling and taking it...
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