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    New steering rotary NFB motor not centered

    I replace my old stuck steering with a basic Teleflex NFB rotary system. The motor turns much farther in one direction than the other. A shorter drag link would solve it, I think, But can only assume the travel is different. Any help would be great.
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    Finding Welch plugs

    Hi folks, I rebuilt my carbs last year with kits. I did another cleaning recently and don't need all the parts but just the welch plugs. On my 1975 70Hp Johnson, it appears to have on each carb; (2) 3/8" plugs and (1) 7/16" plug. Anyone know of a good source to buy a bag of 10?
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    Can a coil die young?

    Good day Two years back I found a non running 1975 70 hp Johnson motor. I cleaned the carbs using the kits and replaced the Rectifier, coils and Power pack. To no surprise, she ran just fine. Late last summer, I found it would idle fine but would not power up. I used the boat very little after...
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    intermittent miss, 1975 70 hp

    Last year I replaced Power pack, Coils and Rectifier on a non running motor I bought. That did the trick and she started with ease. I re-conditioned the carbs at the same time though they looked clean. Fuel pump rebuilt as well along with all new fuel lines, fuel tank and supply primer hose...
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    Spark coming from Rectifyer, 1975 70 hp

    Hello gents. Little back ground. Last year I bought a non working 1975 70 hp. I replaced the power pack, coils and rectifier. After that she fired right up. It did act like it had a miss hear and there but, most noticeable at higher RMPs. So today I see what is happening, there is an...
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    Tell tale location, 1975 70 hp

    I have reviewed the FAQ area and saw a how to add a tell tale. The photo shows drilling at the top of the head. I was replacing the thermostat and can see back in there. The wall thickness is pretty thick in the area show to drill. So thick, that I wonder if there is a port of some sort. Anyone...
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    1975 70 Hp Johnson upper drive shaft O-ring

    Hello gents. During my impeller change on my 70ESL75E, I had to remove the O-ring at the top of the drive shaft to get the impeller off. It was old and would not come off with out breaking. When I ordered the parts for the impeller there was an O-ring in the kit so I assumed it was the one for...
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    1975, 70 hp Johnson impeller change

    Good day. I have the lower unit off and every thing looks good but will be changing out all the water pump parts I can. I did have some observations though. When I removed the pump housing and the base plate, there were no paper gaskets. When I ordered parts there were paper gaskets available...
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    1975 70 hp impeller change out

    Hello, I bought a 1975 70 hp Johnson outboard last year. I changed out most of the ignition parts and she starts just fine....now. It ran fine with no temp issues. Getting the old 'toon to go back in the water and I thought I'd better change out the water pump impeller. The guy I bought it from...
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    My 'toon is listing and no water drains when I pull the plug??

    I was out of town for a few weeks and had not got down to the dock to check things out. I noticed that the Right toon was sitting in the water pretty low. So I say, no problem, I'll take it to the lanch ramp, put her on the trailer and pull the plug to drain. Not so easy. As I was pulling it...
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    1975 70 HP Johnson Fuel issue?

    Hello, First time poster. Long time looker. I just recently bought a 1975 70 hP, 70ESL 75E At the time of purchase, we could get it to start but only for a few seconds and with a bit of hand throtle 30 sec. Checked compression and all 3 were 125 psi. So me thinks, rebuild the carbs and fuel...
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