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    Cracked block

    Found out today that I didn't winterize properly, so obviously I found a milk shake on the dipstick. I went and talked to my marina guys, they have 2 complete fuel injected with low hours that they assured me they could easily swap. I currently have an AQ211a carbed 305. They have both a 305 and...
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    outer prop shaft seal

    I spoke with the mechanic at the marina about replacing this seal, quoted me around $600. That's kind of a shock to the season and would like to attempt replacement on my own. After looking at the manual, it shows taking the shaft out... is this a necessary step or can i replace the seal with...
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    280 DP prop shaft

    Took props off to go get the rear repaired and noticed a few things that i wasn't OK with. A few things that didn't look right, first, there was a small, tight spring that was wrapped around the shaft housing, plastic seal pieces and some wear on the front prop from apparent contact with the...
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    fuel pump

    1978 johnson 70 hp. i noticed on the back of my fuel pump that there was a little bit of fuel spitting out of the tiny hole on the top, rear of the fuel pump while running. i never noticed this before and wondering if this normal or if i need to rebuild or replace the pump.
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    temp alarm

    a few seasons ago i blew my head gasket on my '84 70hp. this happened due to the fact that i forgot to add the oil. as i think about it, the alarm never sounded. how can i test it and it is located in the control box, correct ? i have just put a replacement motor on ('78 70hp) and do not want to...
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    tilt trim

    i picked up a 78' 70 hp to replace my 84' 70 hp, both johnson. the motor presently on the boat has power tilt/ trim, new motor doesn't. how difficult is it to put the new motor on to the power set up already on my boat. i see a few extra wire connections which i assume are for the tilt/trim...
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    impeller... but no kit ??

    i am looking for an impeller kit 78 johnson 70. no one shows a kit, online or my local parts house, just the impeller, is this correct ??
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    seloniod clicking but no start

    i just purchased a 1978 70 johnny. bought it with out hearing it run as the guy i bought it from had the batt and tanks with the boat it came from. i got everything hooked up at home just to give it a crank, but the selonoid clicks but starter does nothing. connections are all good and clean and...
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    johnson 85

    didn't know how to title it. my question may be stupid but worth a shot. last season i blew a small hole thru the cylinder wall of my 84' 70 hp johnson. i have found a 77' 85 hp with no lower unit for a good price. is there any chance that my lower will mate with the 85 ? try not to laugh too...
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    used motor

    last year i blew a small hole thru the cylinder wall so my 70 was done at that point. i have just found a 1976 johnson 115 on craigslist for a good price but the seller specifies the motor has no spark. i may go look at it, what should i look for or is it not wise to buy something not running ...
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    submerged motor

    well, we finished out the season on labor day with a chunk of block in the engine cowl. no big deal, maybe a rod bolt cuz the piston is still moving freely when the flywheel is turned and i can see it, the hole is about the size of a dime. i was presented with the possibility of a mid to late...
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    carb rebuild question

    1984 johnson 70 been having problems since i got it, tries to stall when giving throttle from start, push key in and it goes fine from there, this only happens from the start. i have rebuilt all and problem hasn't gone away. when under load if i shoot pre-mix into middle carb, it clears and...
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    rebuild question

    i am looking to rebuild my 1984 Johnson 70. Nothing wrong, runs good but it's losing a little bit of it's kick and comp is low but even,95 - 100 across all 3. I'm sure it's never been done and instead of getting another motor which i don't know the history of, this sounds like a good idea to me...
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    hose clamps

    this may be a little odd but wasn't sure were else it would go. last season i rebuilt carbs and cut off the zip ties that were securing the fuel lines. i put the smallest hose clamps i could find in but it looks like crap. is there a tool you guys use to tighten the zip ties down as i couldn't...
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    hard to get going

    1984 johnson 70 ok, have had this problem since i bought the boat 4 years ago. when taking off from slow motor bogs down and wants to die, push the key primer and it clears and goes. rebuilt the carbs twice, switched carb positions, seafoamed, change plugs, tank bulb is always firm, but if i...
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