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    Spark plug wire?

    What would be the best grade, type etc. Of 7mm spark plug wire replacement for the 6 and 9.5 hp motors. The wires are always under flex with any twist of the throttle and obviously take a lot of stress with heat and constant vibration. Input most appreciated. Thanks
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    Recoil starter issue?

    1975 Johnson 6 hp. I have to pull the starter rope out quickly to have the pinion gear travel up the spool to engage the flywheel. If I pull at a slower rate the pinion gear will stay at the bottom position. I have four other 6 hp Johnson motors of varied years. The slightest slowest pull of...
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    Overheat?

    Evinrude 1970 9.5 hp Compression 80# Complete overhaul. Coils,points,condensers, timed with fixture. Lower unit resealed and pressure tested. New impeller and bearing plate seal. Head gasket replaced. Water jackets around cylinders clean, no scale build up.Head figure 8 squared and sanded down...
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    New Point= Bad

    Tune up on Johnson 1973 9.5 hp. Complete overall... Water pump and impellor, thermostat, carb rebuild, head gasket, gear oil and pressure test, points, condensers, coils and plugs. Used coil locating ring and timing fixture to fine tune and time.. Could not get any current reading when giving...
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    Gear Case Pressure Test

    Johnson 1965 6 hp. Foamy gear oil at end of season. I would like to do a pressure test to find where the leak is. I did replace the bearing seal and gear case seal. Still leaked. At this time I would think that the shift rod o ring is the suspect. I put together a pressure tester I cobbled...
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    General question on carb rebuild

    Would it be recommended to remove Welch plugs during a carb rebuild? It would be obvious to replace them if they were corroded. Is it good practice to remove, clean and replace anyhow? As always thanks for your input
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    1973 Johnson 9.5 Carb Question?

    I plan to rebuild the carb on a 1973 Johnson 9.5 hp. Manual instructions shows the removal of the fixed jet. Is it advisable to remove the fixed jet during rebuild? Why I cast the question is that it appears one would have to use the orfice removing tool {Part 0317002}which comes with a price...
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    Compression Range Question

    I am going to take a look at a1970 Evinrude 9.5 hp for possible purchase. The motor is non running. Owner claims it will start than sputter than die out. Ok, so this sounds to be fuel issue? I told present owner that I would like to take a compression test. He is fine with that. By way of pics I...
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    Fuel Pump Test?

    1967 Johnson 6 hp. What might be a simple quick test to confirm that the fuel pump is working? Can you confirm by disconnecting the output side than crank it a few times to have flow confirming the proper function of the pump. I have not yet tried this. I hope to have some input on this...
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    Prop Question?

    :confused: Concerning a 1967 Johnson 6 hp short shaft. I am curious to know if any change in power or performance going from the standard 8"x 7-1/4" 2 blade versus the 8-1/4" x5" 3 blade ? Your input would be most appreciated. I use my motor to push a 14' Lund aluminum fishing boat. Top speed...
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    Problem solved!!!!

    Hi all, Like to share a solved mystery while rebuilding a 1967 Johnson 6 hp. Previous owner said that he could never get it to idle down without slowly constantly shutting down. Both cylinders were a perfect 90 # each I went ahead with a carb rebuild, replaced thermostat that was stuck open...
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    Carb Rebuild Question?

    I plan on going over a Johnson 1967 6 hp carburetor with a rebuild kit. My question is after reinstalling the low speed adjusting rod how many turns should I bring it out as an initial starting point before starting the motor? Thanks all. :confused:
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    6 hp Movie Star

    A 1975? Johnson 6 hp gets maintenance work done at the 17 minute mark in the Movie "Whale Rider" on You Tube. Than goes on to push a boat load of people around on the Ocean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifhhySwQjPY
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    Water coming out at shift rod 1975 6hp.

    Hi all, Johnson 1975 6 hp. Changed out impellor everything went smooth. I now have some water drips coming out at gear shift shaft. Just easy drips now spray. This is the first time I run the engine this season by way of a barrel test. The motor runs just fine. The water pump is doing its...
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    Spark plug boot paste?

    Hi all Any thoughts on applying a conductive spark plug anti oxidation paste in the connection boot? May it be suggested or rather overkill? Just considering a little make up for the sweet running 1965 Johnson 6 hp:confused:
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    Fuel pump opinions

    Lookin for input on the inexpensive unbranded fuel pumps found on Ebay for under $15.00. Lookin to have one as a tool box spare part for my 1965 Johnson 6hp. Are they of good quality? Or should I just stay away from those? Let's hear what you have to say.:confused::confused::confused::confused:
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    Flywheel Magnets

    Has the flywheel magnets ever been know to lose their strength as to have possible loss of induction on the coils to cause weak or no spark. Just pondering.:confused: As always thanks for the comments, Don
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    1970 Evinrude 6 hp Compression question.

    Happy New year to all. What would be a good compression reading for a 1970 evinrude 6 hp? I am getting 60 psi on both cylinders. The motor has not been run for about six years I have been told. Should the cylinders be soaked with a lube of a sort incase the rings are sticky? Any help here...
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    Gear Lube Question

    Can Automotive grade gear lube {Valvoline 80 90w} be safely used on a Johnson 1965 6 hp. lower case? Thanks in advance for your inputs on this question.
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    Johnson 1975 6 HP Water in lower cylinder

    Hi All, My first post on the forum. Maybe one of you mechanics can help. I am finding water in the lower cylinder and no compression. The upper cylinder is dry and is reading 85-90 lbs. I do not see any visual evidence of and out ward leaking gasket anywhere. Everything thing else seems fit...
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