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    Water Pump Operation

    Hi, I have a 1970 Johnson 115 that had an overheating problem last summer. I just got the boat at the end of last summer so I'm having to deal with previous owner bungles. I finally have the time to work on it and after getting the water pump off I found an RTV mess. The gasket was not seated...
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    Leaded gas for older engines?

    If this is a really stupid question, I'm changing my username and continuing under an alias....<br /><br />Would it be healthier or just doesn't matter to put lead additive in the fuel for, say, a 1970 AnyMake (4 stroke)? I know the leaded gas back in the day was a big issue for autos during...
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    1970 Evinrude 115 4-Cyl Dies after 5-10 minutes

    Hi. I'm new at boating and inherited the above motor. It runs great and starts immediately when cool. Then, after running at any speed for 5-10 minutes, it totally quits and refuses to even think about starting until cooling again. I've heard everything from coil to thermostat to impeller...
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