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    Water Pump Operation (1973 Johnson 50)

    How can I tell if my water pump is working using "ear muffs" with a hose on my 1973 Johnson 50? I rebuilt the water pump today and cranked it up, when the motor is running or off, a stream of water comes out the right side of the lower out drive from a weep hole. There is no upper weep hole on...
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    Can you help me find a 1973 Johnson 50 HP Fuel Pump?

    Fellow Boaters, I've just about gone cross eyed trying to find a fuel pump for my 1973 Johnson 50 hp outboard motor. Can anyone out there please work some magic and find me a link? Thank you so very much! Very Respectfully, David
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    1973 Johnson 50 starting problem

    I am currently attempting to get the 1973 johnson 50 on my VIP to start. This motor has not been cranked in about four years. I have already replaced the starter solenoid and since doing so, the starter turns the motor over, but I am getting no where from there. After priming the motor and...
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    Fiberglass restoration

    Hey All! I recently aquired a 1973 VIP W16 "Bassmaster". I'm in the process of cleaning it up, and would like to do something about the appearance of the fiberglass hull. It looks as if throughout the years, the elements have oxidized the fiberglass surface. Is there any product or method to...
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    1973 VIP "W16" Owners' Manual

    Hey All, I cleaned out my newly aquired VIP this morning and ran across an old Ziploc bag full of goodies....some antique looking buss fuse cases (with fuses), a few small wrenches, a screw driver, the original 1973 Johnson Sea Horse Owners' Manual, my Byrd brand trolling motor serive manual...
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    My 1973 Johnson Sea Horse 50 (Question)

    Greetings all! Just had the family boat (1973 VIP W16) passed down to me. The boat and motor are in (at least to the best of my knowledge) in working condition, however, the boat hasn't been in water or ran at all in about 2 years. When my dad gave it to me, he said he thought that the...
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    Greetings All!

    Salutations from Phoenix, AZ! My name is David. I'm brand new to the site and forum. I recently aquired a 1973 VIP 16' boat with original Johnson 50 still attached and in running condition. The boat belonged to my Grandad, who gave it to my Dad, who gave it to me. The craft has had a fairly...
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