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    120 johnson quick start

    For the Joe Reeves method of timing how does one disconnect the quick start feature on a 1988 120 hp johnson?
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    1988 120 Johnson Slow Quick Start

    Mr. J Reeves and Mr. Dhadley helped me a few years back, with timing and sync-link issues, thank you to 2 very knowledgeable men who enjoy there trade. My question is upon a cold start it seems to take forever (5 minutes not uncommon) running at fast idle until the rpms settle down so I can...
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    25hp merc hood problem

    86 25hp merc manual-recently replaced both coils, water pump and plugs. now runs great until I put the engine cover on then then starts missing at mid throttle, remove hood then runs 100%. adjusted carb idle/mixture. What am I overlooking? thankyou
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    Werid problem & solution on 1975 9.9

    Preped motor in spring on muffs and ran fine. Launched boat wouldn't run. Back on muffs ran fine. Launched again wouldn't run. Took off hood at dock motor started right up, replaced hood-motor died. Again, hood off ran great, hood on died. Found- after much head scratching was 4 of the 6 bolts...
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    joe reeves, dhadley,or ? 120 timing question

    1988 120hp johnson-Is it safe on this engine to do the joe reeves method of wot spark advance w/o damage to the power pack? and if so is the spark tester connected to #1 and do I need to ground out 2,3 &4 plug wires?
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    1988 120hp Johnson timing

    Which cylinder is #1 for timing light? I have specs but nothing in book identifying #1 cylinder.
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