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    Adding a Tell Tale question

    Why does it suggest to drill the head instead of the piece that is between the Head and the thermostat cover? Seems like that would be easier to drill, safer since you don't have the possibility of drilling into the combustion chamber, and you can blow out any metal shavings that get into the...
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    1977 Johnson 70hp Runs on the hose, but not in the water

    Engine will start and run like a top while on the hose, but put it in the water, and it won't start. Where do i start?
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    Water over the stern

    My new bass boat(1979 Ranger 158V) does something that concerns me She gets out of the hole great(1977 Johnson 70HP the boat is rated for a 90) and planes out like a champ. Runs on plane like a dream and handles fantastically. However, this is my first bass boat, and being the nature of a...
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    Johnson Command Center

    This is probably around '77 command center. If i take the lever all the way back into reverse, the shift linkage will bind with the lever and not allow it to go back into neutral. Does anyone have any ideas as to why this would be happening? I've searched online now for an hour and can't...
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    Did i destroy my Impeller?

    I did a compression check earlier this week. I warmed the engine up on the muffs at idle. Then i turned the water supply off because i didn't want to get all wet while i took out the plugs and readied the engine for the compression check. I never turned the water on while i turned over the...
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    70 HP Johnson Plug fouling

    70el77 model This motor has a solenoid choke. From looking at it, after choking most times the choke doesn't shut all the way(or at least it doesn't close 100%, i can shut it further than it closes by itself). Could this be causing a rich condition and fouling the plugs? I'm not sure how...
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    Year and Model Questions

    Hello Starcraft pro's! I have a few questions. I have been running through this forum, the brochures, the build and remodel threads, etc. and cannot seem to find a boat that matches the one i currently have. My FIL actually owns the boat(but he works out of town), and it was given to him by...
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    Boat Capacity ?'s

    Getting a boat and want to go over what needs to be included in the capacity calculation. The Outboard needs to be included as well as its mounting The fuel on board needs to be inlcluded Does the water in the livewell/baitwell need to be included? I would assume so as its being supported by...
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