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    Mid 80s Johnson 70hp 3 cylinder 2 stroke runs on muffs not in water?

    I have a Johnson 70hp, I can put it on the muffs and she will start and idle all day long like a champ. As soon as I go and put it in the water I doesn't want to start very well (takes like 20 min) and when I drop her down into idle it will want to fall off and die. Also the last time I took it...
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    1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

    Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics Well I used the majic paint from Tractor Supply as posted in this tread and thought I would share my results... All done with roller and paint brush. Scott
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    Idle Screw and air/fuel mixture screw adjustments?

    I have a 1984 Merc 50 4 cyclinder two stroke. I just rebuilt the carbs and I believe the small brass screw is supposed to be 1 1/4 turns out to start and I have no clue what the very long silver needle is supposed to set at. Thanks for the help I want to re install my carbs and hit the lake...
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    84 Tournament TX HP Question 50 MERC

    I bought a 84 Tournament TX with a 50 merc and the boat doesn't even come close to plaining out with two people in it. Is this normal? There is no leaking or any extras just us at 200 pounds apiece. It seems my motor will rev like crazy when in nuetral but when in gear it only feels like its...
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    1984 Mercury 50 HP doesn't rev very high in gear and won't plain out 17' tracker

    I bought a boat w/ a 50 merc on it. When I engage the throttle in the idle mode it will rev high into the rpms like a 2 stroke should sound. When I put it in gear and start running the boat it only feels like a 20 hp if that. It sure doesn't sound like it is reving all the way up either. I...
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