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    motor revs up and idles down

    Thanks for the help so far. I have replaced a very damaged ignition switch, the throttle and shift cable has been replaced. I replaced the rectifier, rebuilt the carbs and fuel pump, bought a new 12 gal tank and new lines and bulb, the power pack was changed, one coil is new. The compression...
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    76 55hp carb question

    I rebuilt my carbs using a carb kit and noticed one carb has a stationary tube that goes vertically thru the carb. On one carb the tube does not move and on the other carb it does move up and down. My question is: is it suppose to move or is it suppose to be stationary. The manual doesnt...
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    more carb questions

    I need some clarification. I believe I am making this too difficult. I have read that the floats in carbs need to be parallel with the bowl and I understand that but at what level. My Johnson 55hp does not give me a measurement but suggests a gauge that I dont have. If anyone can tell me at...
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    transom repair

    Another transom question. I am in the planning stages of redoing our 16 foot flats boat. The floor has some broken wood in it and I am clearing it down to the bottom cause I want to see whats in there <or maybe I dont>. I have worked with epoxy resin and like it and just ordered more. I have...
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