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I have a 1988 70hp vro Johnson and wondering does this have a timing belt/chain or what system does it use... Thanks in advance
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#2 Post by saving private brian »

flywheel?????????????????????
Murchu wrote:I have a 1988 70hp vro Johnson and wondering does this have a timing belt/chain or what system does it use... Thanks in advance
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#3 Post by Murchu »

I'm thinking that alright but a lad was talking to made me doubt myself
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#4 Post by bait all »

Hey there, i have dug out a cd service manual i bought for a vro johnson. if you send me your address i will post it on to you. f,o,c.
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That is great I sent you a pm with my address it's greatly appreciated
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#6 Post by bait all »

Its in the post. fionn
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#7 Post by Cluais »

Fair play Fionn :wink:
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#8 Post by bait all »

Ya know, its only one more bit of stuff to be stowed away and never used ( by me ) as a Johnson engine shall never again hang from any boat i operate. :evil:
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#9 Post by Murchu »

Fionn got that yesterday thanks very much hopefully I won't be needing it long wanna get me new engine!!!!!!! :lol:
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#10 Post by bait all »

I had one for about four months and it broke my heart, so much weight and so little power, but i guess that can happen with any machine, I had a Mazda once, and am still having nightmares, but having said that, it was an easy car to push.

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