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    Flushing Impeller pieces

    I have a 1996 Mercruiser 7.4 bravo 3. My raw water impeller disintegrated (long story). I have pulled apart the water pump and housing and located a number of impeller pieces in the hose that comes from the outdrive to the water pump (on the starboard side of the engine). I have not located any...
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    Johnson will only run with timer base disengaged

    1983 Johnson 70 horse 3 cylinder (J70ELCTE) was idling fine but bogged badly as throttle was applied. After rebuilding carbs changing sparkplugs I was testing on the lake today. Discovered that if I disconnect the linkage which moves the timer base (to advance the spark) and I held the timer...
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