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    Johnson 70 power tilt/trim rebuild easy or no?

    Hey guys i'm trying to figure out what I should do and figured i'd get yalls opinion on this.I have a 1980 Johnson 70hp that has power tilt and trim.I'm having a problem with the trim not working right.I recently had a leak from the tilt cylinder cap and I went ahead and replaced it.Then...
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    how to remove powerhead/johnson 70

    Hey everyone I have a 1980 Johnson 70 which has a worn out midsection swivel knuckle/bracket not sure exactly what it's called and was told that the powerhead would have to be removed as well as the lower unit.I've never pulled one and don't have the manual to go by.I'm sure I can do it just...
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    Help Johnson 70 swivel bracket loose

    Hey guys I have a question about the mid section swivel bracket on a johnson 70.Took boat out this morning to do a little fishing and about 2 hrs into being out on water I noticed my motor was really wobbly at low rpm crusing.I shut it down and noticed alot of grease and a good amount of play in...
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    My Johnson 70hp dies in reverse gear.

    Hey guys just wondering if anyone has any idea why my Johnson 70 completely dies and shuts off when I put it in reverse and give it some throttle.It will idle in reverse but once I get to in between 1/4-1/2 throttle it seems to bogg itself out and just dies.It idles fine and has no problems with...
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    Newbie with Johnson 70hp power tilt/trim question.

    Hey everyone I'm new to this forum and it looks like to be the perfect place to ask this question.I have a 1980 Johnson 70Hp with power tilt/trim.I just had to replace the tilt cylinder cap and the orings on the manual release valve screw due to leaks.I'm having a hard time trying to figure out...
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