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    Outboard timing issue

    Here is the lead to the spark plugs which I'm sure is correct
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    Outboard timing issue

    Hi all. I have had some problems with my 8hp 2003 Johnson outboard. It ran ok to start with but then wouldn't go above half throttle. I checked the linkage which was all fine, changed the fuel pump, and rebuilt the carb. Took the boat out again and still the same problem. I decided to check if...
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    Rattle when throttling off

    Hi all. I have bought an 8hp 2003 johnson outboard and have noticed a rattle when you rev it and throttel down. Any ideas? I haven't used it on the boat yet as the weather hasn't been good but want your opinions before I take it out please. Video here https://youtu.be/k9JQ9mhTeKw
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    Problem 4hp Johnson outboard

    Hey all. So I have recently acquired a Johnson 4hp 1996 outboard. When I first took it out it would run but got bogged down and died and I couldnt restart it. I serviced the carb and found a lot of crap in the fuel filter, so i replaced the fuel filter and cleaned the jets in the carb. The...
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    Johnson 4hp 1996 2 stroke Tell tale water seems to come from 3 holes

    This is the three holes I mean. The right one is the tell tale hole. The other 2 on the left are the ones I mean. They spit a bit of water out
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    Johnson 4hp 1996 2 stroke Tell tale water seems to come from 3 holes

    Hey all. So I have bought an old johnson outboard and while out the other day the tell tale stopped. When I got it home I blew air into the hole and it seems to be fine now. My questions are, is this pumping enough water and what are the 2 holes to the left of the tell tale hole where a bit of...
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    Johnson 4hp outboard identification

    Hey all. I want to check my johnson outboard identification. Its BJ4BREDD. I know it a 4hp and think its 1996. What I am unsure about is the D at the end. When I look at the service manual it lists J4BRED. What does the last letter mean. I am also seeing there is a deluxe version. What's the...
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