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    1972 50 Johnson overheating

    Good Morning Boaters, I just got a 1972 Johnson 50 hp. I got is started and after about 5 minutes of running on muffs the alarm went off. I replaced the water pump the same way that it was installed. Started it again, the alarm went off. I pulled the lower unit again and realized I put the...
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    !975 Merc 888 grinding when going into forward.

    I have a 1975 crestliner with a 302 and a merc 888 drive. When I bought it I just saw it run in the driveway with the muffs on and never ran it on the lake or shifted it myself. We ran it on the muffs for about 10 minutes, ran through the motions with no problem. When I got home I wanted to...
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    75 888 merc trim problem.

    I had to replace the high pressure line to the manifold on the gimbal housing. . I bled the cylinders and lines per the service manual. It trims up great but goes down very slow. What could be the issue? I dont see any leaks. Bad pump, or is there still air in there somewhere? thanks
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    1979 merc, I6 90 hp loss of power

    My boat never did this 2 years ago, but now is starting to stall. When i get ready to pull a skiier, and punch it. It bogs and quits. then i restart and ease into it then, i can hammer it. Also now once-in a while it just allo fo sudden for no reason seems to loose power, then come back again...
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