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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly DIV Keep them engines running

    Hi i show a short video on my engine. Basically added a new water pump added a shift o ring. New head gasket and the cylinder looked perfect did not see any wear, may not be perfect compression but it will do 30 +mph with 3 people. This video just how my engine may be modified a little...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    That was a very low idle in that last video after i gave the engine a run of about 20 miles. When i got back i notice it still run idle with hardly any gas and idle at a lower rpm. All and All it idle right at start not having to wait for a warm up. Idle so that when i go into froward there in...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    I got her fixed for what i wanted the idle and things. The spark advance was loose So popped the (hat) fly wheel and tighten down on things. Now much better. The engine does about 25+ knots. I just needed to sleep on it some.
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly had a cracked carburetor float

    You been right with all your suggestions. Thank you. PS I took the throttle cable off to measure and did not notice anything wrong with it. It getting the speed and i can shift into gear ok will just leave it like it is and will be using some more next month. Thanks for your reply and excellent...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly had a cracked carburetor float

    took for a test. Idle much better. But to much play in throttle cable i going try and order one throttle cable on ebay so i can better set the idle.
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly had a cracked carburetor float

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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly had a cracked carburetor float

    The floats that where in there before they where replaced one was cracks and also they where not set up right they would have to i believe float up more that normal for needle to stop the fuel. Because when i flipped them over and held level the float did not stay level with the rim of bowl...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly had a cracked carburetor float

    I was wondering about that did not notice any fuel in the float. So after reading what you said decided to finish breaking it open to see what i could see and this float is not hollow inside. it is like a cork that why i did not notice any gas in there when i was looking at it and maybe was not...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly had a cracked carburetor float

    I was doing a carburetor job partly cleaning and i did have a car kit mailed to me just in case i needed some parts. Noticed the float in the carburetor was cracked, almost missed it. So I used the new float that came with the kit got it in there a new float. Seems to be running a little...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    Okay i adjusted the cable to take out the play. Now in neutral and checked to make sure that throttle was in idle and it was. I will test like this. The other cable i had to go out of boundaries to get it into neutral proper that where i used my hose clamp to grip it, if not in the neutral...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    that what i do but when i give it 24 hrs it needs to be adjusted again and again depending on what play in the cables want it wants to do it is going adjust to how it wants to I going take them cables off and check them..
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    Is there suppose to be this much play in the control cables. Do i need new cables? The cables are hooked up to front and i can move them manually. Being that they are connected to front control lever and i have put it in neutral but when I look I can see it is not in the right idle position to...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    The engine runs good when i am going 2 mph or 30 mph slow or fast has no problem running. But when i idle you know in neutral slow enough to shift into froward it can stall so i kind of got to not idle to long or it will go stall. it ok like this because i am aware of it. Anyone know what it...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    Took for a test ride idle is tricky got wait for it to slow down a little to shift but it is working ok for $200.00 engine. Not just check nuts and bolts carter pen and everything is tighten
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    Okay got back together today going test tomorrow. Thermostat working now and idle is better. Compression 114 Psi each cly.
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    There was 2 key that came with the ebay kit and no instructions as which one to use and install i put the wrong one in i guess. They both looked the same. While i was cleaning the top of the cylinder head i did turn the flywheel the wrong direction or way and felt something like the key...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    Seems that the lower unit the impeller has worn out key while i was repairing the top so it was not working. i going put to my old impeller which i saved, I going put it back in which had a brass pin as a key a little worn impeller but hey should last years not months. Never going use the...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    Oh thanks for the reply. Do you work on these engine this type all the time? What is this compression ratio suppose to affect on this engine. As you are say it should be explain why? Everything should be better you know what i talking about. So just looking for the main reason you say the...
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    1982 Johnson outboard 60 hp 2 cly

    110 psi each cly about not running just turning over a few times. That is a 1982 engine not to get mixed up with a newer type. It is Good. I did tighten up the head bolt again so it might have be a pound better or something.
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