"mattmak" wrote in message
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I have a 1968/ 1969 Johnson 55hp with full controls and dash.. the motor
runs fairly well but has some power issues at idle (will sometimes stall
when thrown in to gear at low rpm). I might want to use it as an
opportunity to learn how to rebuild a carb or even the whole thing, but if
anyone wants to buy it from me, even for parts, let me know. I figure the
hydro-electric lower unit must be valuable as a replacement part to some...
I do have photos of the engine, inside and out.

can anyone advise if it's worth tinkering, or should I try to sell it?



The '68 model has a rectangular connector for the engine to boat wiring
while the '69 engine has a black round main connector.

A poor idle can be caused by points adjusted to close. Remove the flywheel,
stator, and distributor cap and set the points to .010", .012" if installing
new ones.

Order a service manual to show you how things are repaired and taken apart.

Bill Grannis
service manager