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    How bad is the repair bill gonna be?

    So I had a new lower unit put on (by a shop). Having been around motors long enough to ask, I asked for the "recommended brand" of lower unit lube and change it at pretty much exactly the 20 hour break in period (and change the nylon washers too!). Run about 10 hours, and the motor seizes. Limp...
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    Wrong needle and seat?

    SO I order (3) needle and seat replacement for my 1982 Johnson 70 HP, from www.gotomarine.com...<br /><br />18-7093 is replacement part for Johnson/Evinrude Outboard #3369521, 678882, 378895 <br /><br />It comes in the mail, and the orfice in the seat is WAAAAAAYYYYYYYY larger than the orfice...
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    OT humor: Basic troubleshooting

    After reading weeks worth of posts re: troubleshooting OB problems...I've compiled this list of bascic troubleshooting steps. Some of these have actually been suggested to me...<br /><br />Problem: Boat won't run at WOT in the water, runs great on the hose.<br /><br />Solution: Take the boat off...
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    desparate and frustrated!

    1982 Johnson 70 HP: New gas line, gas can, plugs, wires, powerpacks, starter solenoid, choke, rebuilt carbs, battery, fish finder, and bilge pump. <br /><br />Worked FLAWLESSLY for 2 weeks, started in first turn, ran like a rabbit on the water. Ran great on thursday. Before I put in the lake...
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    Where to get carb rebuild kit?

    For a '82 Johnson 70 HP? I see all kinds of online kits, but none of them specify engine type, etc.....
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    How would you change a prop?

    Lets say you were one of those "guys" that runs it across a sandbar or in 2 foot of water, and you trim the blades down a few inches.....<br /><br />If you were "McGuyver"...what parts would you keep under the seat, and how would you do it? I ask this in ANTICIPATION of me doing the exact same...
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    How to make it start on first turn

    I got a Johnson 70 HP, '82, that runs "well". Thing is, it's a ***** to start. Have "push to choke" ignition. Replaced the plugs, wires, coils, choke, starter solenoid, rebuilt carbs, new gaskets on carbs and air box......new battery<br /><br />Still takes 10 or so cranks to get it started, no...
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    Leaky Float Bowls

    New gaskets, new screws on the bowel covers, gas still seeps out (not a lot, but still pisses me off). Causing it to run too lean. Ideas?
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    Best way to clean up hull

    Just got a 16 footer...yup...for 50$> It runs and floats! Fiber glass, though is a bit dull. What is the best way to clean that up/polish it?
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    Best place to buy parts

    online, for a 1982 70 HP johnson? thanks
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