New Boat Owner Needs Help

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swinslow

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I recently was given a boat. This is my first that I have owned. The motor is a 1979 Johnson 75hp 'Stinger'. It has been sitting for about 4 years and worked great the last time it was used.<br /><br />I am needing to know what I should do to this motor before trying to start it. I know to change out the lower unit oil and change plugs, but past that I am clueless.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.
 
fireman57

fireman57

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Re: New Boat Owner Needs Help

I would put in a water pump impeller and rebuild the carbs. Parts should be less than 60 or 70 bucks. Buy a manual..No, really, spend the money and buy a manual. These are simple tasks made easier by a manual. By the way, welcome to iboats. The rest of the crew will be along shortly.
 
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ob

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Re: New Boat Owner Needs Help

I'd recommend removing the sparkplugs and squirting some TCW3 oil in each hole and turning the engine over by hand/flywheel before cranking on it.That will make it smoke like a pig for a short spell after initial startup,but will prelube the cylinder walls.<br /><br />Oh,and what fireman57 said.
 
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