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    2001 Johnson 70 Compression 140,120,88

    I took the head off. I see a bad piston and score cylinder waters. Does it look like a blown HG led to this? Look around the head gasket, cleanish head, and around the top of the cylinder. Should I just get a machine shop to bore it out and put bigger pistons in? I'm not sure if that is a...
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    2001 Johnson 70 Compression 140,120,88

    Engine: JPL70SIS What could be the next steps and any ideas on cost? The boat was occasionally bogging down and not running correctly. I also check the spark and it clears 7/16 fine. I got this boat from my father in law which has been sitting for awhile in the water. I just pulled it out of...
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    Carb Cleaning Question

    Can I dip the whole carb into berryman's? I've read the top secret files and plan on buying a new kit and disassembling the the bowl. I am wondering if I can dip the whole upper part of the carburetor with linkages or do I have to remove the linkages after I remove the bottom portion/bowl. How...
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    Johnson 70 flooding maybe?

    Scenario: I'll go wide open throttle for a while and everything is good. I'll then slow down and go mid throttle. At that point the engine rpm will slowly come down as if it is flooded. I'll try to crank it back up and the engine will idle, but if I give it any throttle in gear the engine...
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