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1984 Johnson

nydoug

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"Hey guys, I just bought a 198

"Hey guys, I just bought a 1984 70HP Johnson. It starts right up but quits in about 3 seconds. Funny thing is that if I hold in the key (I guess that is what triggers the solenoid) I can keep the motor running. Should I assume there is something wrong with the solenoid or should I look elsewhere?
Thanx
doug"
 
"By pushing the key in, you ar

"By pushing the key in, you are choking the engine. I would guess that you might need to overhaul carbs. Has this engine been sitting for awhile?"
 
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