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    Hard to find 1977 Johnson 35hp parts.

    I am specifically looking for a cylinder head for a model 35el77. Late last seaon I cross threaded it and someone here said they could get one, can't find that post now. In any event, if anyone can point me in a direction to find it or anyother hard to locate parts for this motor it will be...
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    Muskie Disease

    I thought some hear may find this of interest. In addition some may be able to share some more information than the article states.<br /> DetNews Article
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    CPU problems

    I can only hope some of you can HELP me with my current problem. <br /><br />My situation is this. When trying to boot my CPU, WIN 98 SE, it will start then shutdown(without warning) and go throught several cycles before actually launching.<br /><br /> I have a cable(comcast) modem, until...
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    Stupid Friday the 13th!

    Well I'm not very superstitious, but I think I got the "Friday the 13th" curse. First, I'm a guitar player and my drummer quits. This wouldn't be all that bad but he quit because he got in a fight with a freinds wife. This freind is in another band with this drummer and he quit that one also...
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    canoe trip

    A group of friends, and myself, will be canoeing the Ausable River in MI next year; appx. 120 miles in 7 days. I was wondering if anyone has attempted something like this and if so had any tips? Any help with training or suggested gear would be a great help. I know this is early to start...
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    Cross threaded head, 77 Johnson 35hp

    Well I really did it this time, while checking the compression of my motor I inadvertently crossthreaded the top sparkplug hole. My question is can this be repaired with a heli-coil or should I just replace the entire head assembly. Thank you for any help
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    Towing book

    Thought this might be a good reference for others who, like me, don't have alot of expierence towing.NHTSA Towing Guide
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    Nearly had a new fishing boat

    Went to a new lake for some fishing today. Got to the launch with no problems. Loaded all gear, and put the plug in, in the parking lot. Boat was tested, all ready to go. So get lined up on the ramp,remove transom straps start backing down approach whole rig starts to slide rapidly toward...
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    Suspension Question

    Suspension Question It was suggested to me that while I am replacing the rear shocks I should add air shocks to help with trailer loads. I am under the impression that this is a wrong way to go, for this purpose. The vehicle is rated well above my intended tongue weight and gross towing...
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    johnson model # 35EL77 white Smoke

    I recently rebuilt the carb on this motor, also cleaned leaf plates, and decarbed. Before this work the motor would stutter and spit black or grey smoke, now it stutters, less often, with white smoke. My question is what would cause this and how do i rectify it? Any ideas would be greatly...
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    Old motor

    Does anyone know when Sears sold outboards under Ted Williams name? Or where I can find serial or model number to find out the year? This is my fathers motor and he's had it 16+yrs and bought it used with an old boat. I'm just curious as to its age. Thanks.
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    77 Johnson

    I have a minor problem, model # 35E77, 1977 Johnson 35hp electric start. Motor starts but occasionally has what I would call a stutter to it, in addition when this happens it has a dark grey or black exhaust. This only occurs when it "stutters." I am currently cleaning and rebuilding the...
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