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    73 Johnson 135 needs a gander.

    Guys, I got this engine for $200 with controls last year. It has good compression. I've been fixing the crap wrong with it as it had been taken apart for spare parts and generally treated like a stump. Everyone is always so helpful here. Could someone take a look at the photos and see what's...
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    73 135hp Johnson reassembly.

    Getting this bad boy ready as my force finally crapped out completely. I have a few questions on putting it back together, main info is here: Thread 'Evinrude 135 basket case' https://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/threads/evinrude-135-basket-case.480297/ Which set of controls would you use?
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    Evinrude 135 basket case

    I think it's what the tag in the photos says, but the top hooks on the transom mount are broken. Does this look like what the tag says?
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    Can a spun prop be intermittent?

    85 force 85. Finally got it fixed at the end of last season thanks to Jerry. The boat goes along fine for about 20-30 minutes, then it acts similar to having a spun prop. Essentially, rpms increase while speed markedly decreases, excessive vibration, etc. Let it sit for a while, then it acts...
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    1985 force 85hp no spark

    No spark on any cylinder. Wiring diagram doesn't seem to match what I have. Can't figure out which wires to test for the stator. Have a dva and regular mm, familiar with the tests as I had a bad cdi last year. Pretty sure it isn't the kill switch, but again the wires are the issue. Can anyone...
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    1985 force 856F5A idle

    Hi, Got this engine mostly sorted out. Put a new CDI for cyl 3 on it and it starts and runs well. Unfortunately, when the engine is physically in the water, it will only start when engaged in gear. The PO wired the neutral safety switch so that it can be started in gear. It really does not...
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    1985 force 856F5A no spark cylinder 3

    I've got no spark on cylinder 3. Swapping the output leads on the CDI box for that cylinder does nothing. Swapping it with a lead from the other box makes it fire. Does this mean that the box is bad? You can see a very tiny spark when cyl 3 is connected to the correct CDI box. I've tried doing...
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    Control cables '85 85hp

    Hello, Does anyone know what type of control cables I need for a 1985 Force 85hp? Model is 856F5A. I can find cables online, but nothing that specifically mentions force. I need cables because I got the motor seperate from the controls. The controls are US Marine.
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    1985 force 856F5A questions

    Just traded for one of these. Excellent condition, missing controls. Is there a range of years and models I can look at for controls?
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    1978 Evinrude 70HP woes

    Hi, here from Knoxville, TN. I am at a loss and need help. I have a 24' pontoon boat. I had a 50hp johnson on there that worked perfectly. However, it was a short shaft and kept coming out of the water, so I decided to see if someone would trade for a long shaft. I got the 78 as an equal...
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    1978 Evinrude 70HP being a little bitch

    Picked up an Evinrude 70873c long shaft to replace the short shaft 50 I had that was coming out of the water every 2 seconds on my 24' pontoon. Motor was fabulous for the first 4 miles, then lost power and ran ****ty. Seemed to be sucking so much gas that the fuel filter had to be manually...
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    1973 Johnson 50hp being difficult

    1973 Johnson 50hp on a 24' pontoon boat. Well, after replacing the gas cap on my engine in this thread: http://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/showthread.php?456980-1973-Johnson-50hp-suddenly-hard-to-cold-start , I was golden for a while. For reference, I use this boat every weekend, usually...
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    Foamy wake, possible cavitation

    1973 Johnson 50hp. On a 25' pontoon boat. I have a pontoon prop on it. My problem is that it seems like the motor is not deep enough in the water. Sometimes it bites nice, then it won't and the rpm will increase, then it will and the rpm decreases and it bites nice again. This happens most...
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    1973 Johnson 50hp suddenly hard to cold start

    Hello, I'm from Knoxville, TN. I have a 50ES73R motor. It is mounted on a 25' pontoon boat and has a prop made for the task. I run 100% 91 octane gasoline 50/50 with 2 stroke oil, the good stuff from O'Reilly (don't remember the brand). This motor is amazing! I bought it last year for 200...
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