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    1991 Johnson 60HP Timing

    After testing everything with a DVA, it appears I need to replace the timer base. Do I have to reset the timing after changing it? If yes, should I take it to an outboard shop or can I do it? Any help/info/videos is greatly appreciated.
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    1991 60hp Johnson Compression Issue w/Images

    Here are the 3 piston wall pictures and a close up picture of piston 2...
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    1991 60hp Johnson Compression Issue w/Images

    I have a 1991 60hp Johnson. My compression readings are cylinder 1 (89), cylinder 2 (90) and cylinder 3 (88). My motor begins to shake violently around 20 mph and I cannot gain anymore speed. It doesn't sound like the RPMs are increasing after I hit 20 mph or so. I have disconnected the...
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    Compression Issue Symptoms

    I have a 1991 60hp Johnson. What are they symptoms of low compression on all cylinders? My readings are cylinder 1 (89), cylinder 2 (90) and cylinder 3 (88). My motor begins to shake violently around 20 mph.
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    1991 60hp Johnson Bogs down

    I have a 91 60hp Johnson 3 cylinder that bogs down on the water. It will get up to about 20 mph and shakes violently if I try to push it further. It runs great when out of the water with portable water tank. It appears to have trouble pushing the boat. Compression on all 3 cylinders was...
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    1991 60hp Johnson Idle Circuit Cleaning

    Anyone know how difficult it is to run wires through the idle circuit? Just wondering if I should attempt this or have a marine engine mechanic do it.
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    1991 60hp Johnson Fuel Pump Install

    Thanks. To verify...the black one is for fuel in. The top brass one (shorter) goes? Bottom brass one (longer) one goes?
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    1991 60hp Johnson Fuel Pump Install

    Anyone know where each line goes for the following fuel pump: 438559
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    1991 60hp Johnson Idle Issue

    My engine will not run in neutral. It will start fine and warm-up, but when I shift to neutral to try to go to forward or reverse, the engine stalls. If I push in on the choke, the engine will try to continue running. Any ideas? I have changed the fuel pump and filter.
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    1991 60hp Johnson Slow to Start

    "My engine turns really fast a "My engine turns really fast and appears to be getting fuel, but it takes a long time to fire up (start). Sometimes I have to try 4 or 5 times before it starts. I replaced the plugs also, but no change. Any ideas are greatly appreciated."
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    1991 Johnson 60hp Stator Motor

    Can a stator motor cause the e Can a stator motor cause the engine to "stumble" while running? It starts and idles fine.
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    1991 Johnson 60hp Stumbling

    "I have replaced the plugs, fu "I have replaced the plugs, fuel filter, fuel pump and used a new portable tank, line and bulb, but my engine stumbles around 25mph and up. Could there be a problem with one or more of the coils? Any and all input greatly appreciated."
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    1991 60hp Johnson Ignition Coils Test

    Anyone know how to test the ig Anyone know how to test the ignition coils on a 1991 Johnson 60hp? My engine stumbles when running. I have replaced the fuel filter and plugs with no improvement. It starts and idles fine.
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