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I can’t seem to find online much about someone having the same problem. My engine has an back oil residue or possibly carbon build up starting to form on the powerhead and everywhere under the crowling. Was cleaned up and came back. I can post some pics later. It was very dirty under there from...
I have the same outboard. 1972 85hp Johnson with Hydro eectric shift. It has been a reliable boat up till the water pump stopped working and wasn't replaced by my brother when using it for maybe over a year. I replaced it and worked fine again no more overheating problems and shutting off. I...