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    Spark "blow by" on spark plug

    I'm having trouble with my 1976 Johnson 35hp. It's only running on the top cylinder. Other than at idle, it runs very smooth, especially at full throttle on the water, but obviously it won't run very fast and has minimal power. I've swapped spark plugs and coils around, and the problem stays on...
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    1976 Johnson 35HP installing tell tale

    Re: 1976 Johnson 35HP installing tell tale I'm thinking in one of the 3 circle areas. I'd prefer to install it in the exhaust cover rather than in the block. If I screw up or it causes problems later, I would just need to get another cover. I'm concerned that the metal isn't thick enough...
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    1976 Johnson 35HP installing tell tale

    I've searched on here, but I am unable to find anything for my specific outboard. I want to install a tell tale on a 1976 Johnson 35hp outboard. I'm fixing to replace the thermostat and was wondering if installing the elbow into the cover over or near the thermostat would be a good location. I...
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    1976 Johnson 35HP cooling issue

    I just purchased a 14' flatbottom boat with a 1976 Johnson 35hp outboard on it. Motor cranks fine and I get a fine spray of warm water out of the exhaust relief holes just like it's supposed to. There is also a couple of holes a few inches above the water line that have a steady stream of warm...
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