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    1987 Johnson 6 hp J6RLCUD

    Thanks. My switch is totally kaput. In order for me to get my switch to change states is the plunger needs to be pushed in about one quarter of an inch below the surface of the switch. Yes totally kaput. And I haven't even been able to find a used one. Also the plastic that holds the switch into...
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    1987 Johnson 6 hp J6RLCUD

    Yes that is what i am going to do. Was you air duck in the way mine is much shorter right to left so i should be good when i get to it lol
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    1987 Johnson 6 hp J6RLCUD

    yep that's what i will do if i cant find the correct one
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    1987 Johnson 6 hp J6RLCUD

    hello all I am looking for a STOP SWITCH ASSY part 398692. i can find them for sale but they are so costly lowest price i can find is $125 for a switch ouch. Any one have any idea were i can get one for a little less? thanks in advance for any help
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    1989 Johnson 70hp

    i will check the spark today flywheel key - i checked to ensure the flywheel T mark was at the TD of the #1 piston No new water pump i get a good stream from the tell tale gear oil checked and replaced last fall (one a year) Mixing gas 50:1 yes not done anything with the fuel pump
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    1989 Johnson 70hp

    is 120 a good compression? My idle forward/reverse a carb issue?? is it time to get them rebuilt?? or should i look some-wear else first?
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    1989 Johnson 70hp

    Thank you racerone fore responding. Got my compression test done. All the cylinders were less than a mark on the gage difference.. Top cylinder was 120, middle cylinder was 120, bottom cylinder 120. I am not sure what the tell tale fitting is so i attached pictures. Yes i do push the key in...
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    1989 Johnson 70hp

    New to boating here. Got myself a 89 tracker with a 70hp Johnson. The motor is a little hard to start but will start and runs good at 3/4 But has a tendency not to run very well at idle forward or idle reverse. Which makes it a little bit of a pain to dock. I have been told or read that I...
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    1980 Johnson 70hp dies under load

    Having somewhat the same issue with a 1979 70hp. Runs great with muffs. Does not want to idle under load, idle forward or reverse dies every time. But get it going it runs like a top at 3/4 throttle. This motor was sitting for a long time before i got it so i am starting with carb rebuilds. Did...
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