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    Prop swap question

    I have an 85 bayliner capri 16.5' boat with a 1967 Johnson super seahorse 85 hp on it. I believe the original motor was blown but anywho, My question is: Is there a way to switch the props on these engines to get the correct pitch and does anyone know what the correct pitched prop is??Any help...
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    86 Force 85HP

    I have recently acquired an 86 Force 85HP outboard. My question is that at present I am running a 67 johnson supersea horse 85hp. With the age of this motor Im worried that parts are becoming scarse and costly. I was considering to swap the motors. The Johnson has been redone but is presently at...
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    Thanks to all who helped, found another starting issue

    I want to say thanks to all who helped with my "last straw" post. However new problems arise. So i am looking for proper starting procedures on a 1967 Johnson 80hp super-seahorse. Should the choke on the block be set on,off, or automatic etc. This will help me figure out whats going on and that...
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    67 Johnson 80hp last straw!

    I have been all over this motor and am almost completely exhausted by it. Ok if anyone could tell me why a starter thats a fresh rebuild will engage whenever it wants to would be great. Could it be the voltage regulator or possibly the solenoid??? Possibly bad wiring from battery????:eek:
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    67 Johnson starter and starting issues

    Ok here it goes. I have a 67 Johnson 80 hp. I'm having starter issues as well as starting issues. I had the starter rebuilt it seemed to crank for a bit but then stops an just spins(no bendix or gears spinning) that is just the motor spins, is that an alignment issue inside the gear case...
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    help finding controls for an 86 Mercury 90hp

    Are the 86 Mercury 90hp engines compatible with standard mercury controls with power trim??:confused:
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    Possible reasons for 90hp Merc to be running on 3cyl

    I was hoping to hear possible reason for an 86 Mercury 90hp to be running on 3cylinders
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    Need information about swapping outboard

    I have an 85 Bayliner Capri 16.5' boat that currently has an 80hp Johnson which just doesn't want to work. I have found a 68 Mercury 65hp for a good price with controls. Motor runs good and has good compression as I had a mechanic look at it. My question is will it be strong enough to push my...
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