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  1. Steele329

    Lower Unit oil leak 70hp 1987

    I'm leaking a small amount of gear oil from the top of my lower unit where the lower meets the mid section. Just noticed this today. Tried to take a pic but having problems uploading. Any ideas what may cause this? Any help appreciated
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    Bayliner Ciera 2150 with 4cyl Volvo Penta

    Hi, I am currently thinking about buying a 1986 Bayliner Ciera 2150 with a 4cyl Volvo. I test drove it yesterday and it just didnt seem to have a lot of power. I have a 19ft open bow with a 70 Johnson outboard and compared to the bayliner my boat flies. This is an aft cabin boat and Im not too...
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    1977 70hp what do i do with it???

    Hi, I have a 1977 70hp Johnson had some problems last season and Im afraid it could be major. After running great for two season it started having some problems. I had in the past had a wire for the number one spark plug come loose and what I encountered this time resembled running on two...
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    1987 70hp Johnson

    Please tell me this isnt something major! I ran this engine last weekend on the water, and one week later this appeared. It is more of a grease than an oil, but why am I getting this? The engine was maintained by a mechanic, and was most likely greased up prior to me purchasing it. I bought it...
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    1987 Johnson oil ratio

    Hi, I recently swapped out a 77 70hp for an 87 70hp and the VRO was disconnected to revert back to pre mix. I forgot to ask what mix they were using when I purchased the new engine. My 77 used 50:1 which worked out to be about 13.2 oz for five gallons. Should I continue this mix and is my...
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    70 Johnson Lost Power

    Hi, I need some help on this one. I went out and ran all day Saturday and my 70 ran fine all day. I went back out on sunday and had no issues until out of no where while running at top speed it seemed to gradually slow down but not quite anything too noticeable, just figured it was my...
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    70 Johnson Starting issue

    Hi, I hope someone may be able to give me a little insight into a little problem I encountered yesterday. I launched my boat, started it up and found I had a very bad gas leak on one of my hoses. I pulled the boat immediately and went right to the store. I replaced the hose and went right back...
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    post pictures of your bowrider here!

    Re: post pictures of your bowrider here! Oldie but a goodie! My baby 1978 Galaxy Bow Rider
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    70 Johnson Carb rebuild

    I bought my boat last season and have been running the hell out of it :)... Having a blast but I think it may be time to start giving back. Other than basic tuning I have not done any major work and given the age and condition I think Its time (She runs like a champ!) I noticed a small fuel leak...
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    Steering

    Just a simple question. Does anyone know the difference between a teleflex steering cable SS15116 and a SS14116? Just hoping someone can answer this for me thanks!
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    Rack and Pinion Steering

    I hope you can see what I am talking about. At the top there is a piece that is supposed to sit in a hole drilled half way through the fiberglass on the underside of the dash. I don't see that on any of the kits so I am assuming it bolts to the fiberglass? I really dont know this is a first for...
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    Rack and Pinion Steering

    Hi, I am in the process of attempting to change out my steering cable and just have a few questions. The helm (I think thats what it is) that holds the steering wheel to it on my boat had an extra piece at the top that was supposed to keep the rack in place when turning. When I took it out I...
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    Steering Problems

    Hi, I was out yesterday and everything was great UNTIL... My steering went. I was able to steer right (pushing the engine via cable i believe) but could not bring the engine back (pulling via cable if i am correct) left. I was able to steer the wheel all the way one way (i don't recall which...
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    70 Johnson ignition help!

    Hi, I am having trouble with the ignition system on my 1977 70hp johnson. I had it out three times this year no problem. then today i took it to the ramp launche and went to start got nothing. last year the start solenoid went and replaced that. thought it went again but found the fuse blown...
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    1977 70HP Johnson

    Hi, I am new to boating and have a couple questions regarding my (new to me) boat. I bought it last year had it out a few times then the start solenoid went. No big deal replaced that all is well. The boat a 19ft 1978 galaxy bowrider. The engine a 1977 70HP Johnson. (M#70EL77S) (S#J47532) It...
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