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    what idle speed on Johnson Vro 50 from 1985?

    as the title said what is the correct idle speed for a 1985 Johnson VRO 50?
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    bottom end to get to water pump

    I've removed all the bolts at the bottom of the bottom end and can move the it around an inch down. It lowrs more when I put it in reverse. but can't get it free. I've been reading about screws under carbs to release but I can't find anything there. Is it a screw or a bolt head. engine is a...
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    Johnson VRO 50 running and idling problems.

    Starting a new thread here after my previous one was wrongly titled! I have a Johnson VRO 50 with an unknown history. compression seems to be good and even on both cylinders. the spark is good on both plugs and the fuel is pumping and filling both the float chambers. I seem to be able to get it...
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    Mercury Vro 50 pluG fouling

    I have a mercury vro 50 from 1985, compression is good and even on both cylinders but no matter how I start up (in workshop/not water) it fouls the plugs with oil very quickly. There is a fuelpump on the right side of the engine (if looking at boat from the rear) which has a red dial/switch on...
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