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    Manual-repair for Johnson/Evinrude 1978, 70 hp Tilt Trim.

    Is there a repair download for just this unit? Can find parts diagram on Boats Net. It is shown as "1978 - 140840C Johnson Evinrude Power Tilt and Trim Diagram and Parts. Mine is acting like motor is locking up. As when reaching "bottom out" in Up and Down.
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    Unsafe wise back to back seats

    I JUST INSTALLED A PAIR OF WISE SEATS THAT FOLD DOWN TO MAKE A "LOUNGE". :confused:THEY COME WITH NO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, CARBON STEEL STAPLES AND HARDWARE. THE UNSAFE FEATURE IS THAT THEY ROLL SIDE TO SIDE!!! IN THE "LOUNGE POSITION THE FOOT END ROTATES 60 DEGREES SIDE TO SIDE"!!!:mad...
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    Evinrude runs at wot and then stalls out at idle running

    My 1970 model 70873c will run at wot, then when slowing to run in no wake zone, or approaching dock. After wot, it dies. It takes approx a minute at the shortest time. Idles and wot on muffs in or out of gear. I know, this is a no load situation. I am a non believer in parts changing to cure a...
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    1978 johnson 70 hp single lever remote side mount shifter/throttle.

    This control station has a toggle switch under the key starter switch. Not shown on any parts diagram for johnson/evinrude. Since there is a "horn" in the control station, is it a test/activator? These control station parts diagrams only show one cable. My urgent problem is that there is no...
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    Bending plexiglass for curved windshield

    Can anyone offer tips for converting an electric stove oven to bend 3/16" plexiglas panels 24" by 48"? Need to bend approx 90 degrees with a 12" radius. I have been told to heat plexiglass to approx 300-350 degrees, and form over a felt padded form until cool. Any tips on supporting in oven...
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    Sticky steering on evinrude model 70873c 1978 70 hp

    The Steering is sticking. Have tried different penetrants, Boshield 9 seems to help, but will not free it up. The Nut on the bottom of the Steering Rod is badly corroded. It appears the "stainless" washers, top and bottom, are good. Is there any adjustment to loosen? Thanks
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    Inlet water screen evinrude model 70873c-70 hp, 1978

    :confused:The parts diagram and Clymer's maintenance manual have confused me regarding replacing this screen, (which is not mentioned in Clymer's manual). Among instructions: 1. On inline engine electric start-remove Starter. 2. Remove Shift Rod? Looks like it will not pass out bottom. 3 Is...
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    Remove Tilt Trim Motor on 1978, 70 hp Evinrude

    Can the Tilt Trim Motor be removed from the Engine while on the Boat. Is a special flexible shaft needed to access the back, inside stud? Thanks
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    Model 70873C 1978 Evinrude 70 HP Water Inlet Screen

    :confused:I need to replace the Screen and check the Impeller. It appears the Driveshaft slips out of the Spline in the Parts Diagram. After removing the bolts, what else is internal that I must disconnect> Like the Shifter??? Pictures and diagrams would help. Thanks
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    Plexiglass wanted

    Need 3/16" thick by 20" by 20 3/4" piece of "coke green". It is plexiglass color # 2111. If you have or know of, please give contact information. Thanks
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