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1974 Johnson 40hp problem solvedThanks

dennis

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" Thanks to you Joe for the ad

" Thanks to you Joe for the advice on my motor problem. I am new to the outboard motor scene. I checked the spark on the motor and the top cylinder had a weak spark. I checked the point and the screw holding the contacts down was loose, so the gap kept changing causing a weak spark. Tightened the screw and gapped the contacts and voila iit ran better than before. thanks again. "
 
"Dennis.... Glad to hear your

"Dennis.... Glad to hear your problem has been solved. No doubt you're aware that the point gap is .020 but I'll list it just in case.

Joe
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" 1976 40HP Johnson wanted. Ma

" 1976 40HP Johnson wanted. Manual start, short shaft, steering handle "
 
johnson 40HP tilt stuck down.

johnson 40HP tilt stuck down.
how do I raise motor when electric drive motor has failed
 
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