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    1972 Johnson 85 hp (85ESL72R) Carb/throttle Adjustments

    I just discovered that the carb cam was severely out of adjustment. With that I now am at least close to full carb travel with the throttle cable. This engine has no high or low speed adjustment needles, everything is fixed orifices. I was really confused because the air silencer has plugs...
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    1972 Johnson 85 HP (85ESL72R) on 16' StarCraft Nova

    Currently working to get the motor running properly, but the prop is pretty dinged up so I'll want to replace it. There is no tach on this old engine, and unless I add it no power trim. I am primarily plan to use it for fishing, but would like to be able to teach the boys to ski, and have a...
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    Electronic Protection? 1972 85 Hp

    Has anyone found an easy and relatively cheap way to provide protection to the sensitive electronics? Or is it not really needed? I lost a new power pack extremely quickly, waiting on the company to address that, and I'm going to replace the rectifier. My stator is showing some age, while...
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    Anitkickback Spring?

    What happens if the antikickback spring shorts out? (1972 Johnson 85hp) I think I didn't have it in the right spot when I put it back together the first time. I believe I have it right now, but I'm not sure what I need to look at. Thank you. Jason
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    1972 Johnson 85 HP (85ESL72R) No Spark, Frustrated

    TDL; Cleaned out tank and put in fresh fuel, got running on muffs, ran ok with throttle but would die if slowed down and was slow to restart (seems possibly heat and electronic related), replaced powerpack and ignition coil (wires were in horrible shape), started up and ran well, shut down and...
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