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    Rubbing compound

    Is there any reason not to use regular auto rubbing compound on marine paint/gel coat to remove oxidation, or do you need to use a product specifically for marine applications?
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    Another Carb vs. Air Leak/Fuel Delivery Problem

    Still trying to diagnose loss of power on my 1976 70hp Johnson. It will go almost indefinitely in the tank at idle, but dies quicker on the water in gear. At higher rpms, it dies off quicker or dies right off if I gun it. If I back off to idle quick enough before it dies, it will kick in...
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    Quick connectors

    I was getting rid of my metal OMC tank in favor of a plastic Tempo tank. I noticed that the Tempo tank connector has the valve pin in the middle of the supply tube, rather than on the side, where it is on the OMC. Does this mean I have to use the Tempo quick connector, or will the OMC quick...
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    Stuck on trailer?

    I have always had trouble floating my 15' Glassmaster tri-hull off my 76 Trailmaster. I have had some power issues which don't help (see Johnson high idle thread) but even at full power I can't seem to power off so I end up just shoving it off. I have only about 2 inches clearance over the...
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    1976 Johnson 70hp timing/high idle issue

    Had this boat three months and idle was set really high when I got it. 2500-3000 RPMS in neutral and 2000-2500 idle in gear. Rebuilt the carbs and tried to link and synch to set the idle down - it still won't idle at less than 2500 rpms in neutral in tank - sneezes back at less than that. I...
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