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    engine running bad fuel pump?

    was wondering if the engine can suck fuel through the fuel pump. Im still new with outboards and im trying to learn as much as i can. I have a 70hp johnson (1981) that will run ok but seems like it will flood out doesn't run very good through the lower rpms either. I took it out last weekend...
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    Fast start mode

    How do I know if my 1981 Johnson 70hp (J70ELCIM) has a fast start mode? It has the lever on the remote control that pushes the throttle forward but how would I know if it electronically controls the timing on a cold start based off engine temp?
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    1981 Johnson 70hp (J70ELIM) Running porely at idle

    I got this motor on the back of my skeeter bass boat last year and it doesn't seem to run correctly expecially at idle. seems like it is only running on one cylinder at idle seems to be running ok at any other speed. First things first did the compression test and 150psi on all cold and 115 on...
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    oil comming out of propeller and milky gearbox oil

    1981 Johnson outboard 70hp (J70ELCIM) What would cause what appears to be my gearbox oil to comeout of my propeller? I haven't done a pressure test on my gearbox but the oil comming out of the propeller is a dark grey and feels like 80w90 which is whats in my lower unit. Any suggestions...
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    HELP!! 1981 70 hp Johnson outboard erratic ignition timing

    I have a 1981 johnson 70 hp outboard that hasn't ran exactly right since i got it last summer. So being its cold i decided to do a little tune up. started with a compression test, cyl. 1 is 160psi cyl. 2 is 150psi cyl. 3 is about 160psi as well(being a auto/desiel mechanic I know this is very...
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