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    Starting problems

    I have a 1979 Johnson 115 that was rebuilt 3 years ago. I have only 80 hours on the rebuilt engine. I starting to have problems starting it last year. It starts fairly hard when cold but it has a really hard time starting when warm. I do not know where to start looking to solve this problem...
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    Bad News Boat

    I have a 1976 Mercruiser 170 4cyl. I have been having the same problem for 3 years. I have had a tune up done, new ignition system, Compresson test and head casket checked. The engine runs great for every day use but every time we go fishing (idle for 3 to 4 hours) the boat will start to smell...
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    Bad news boat

    I've got a mercruiser 170 4cyl 1986 model. We've had problems for about 3 years with this thing. We just got the ignition system replaced, and also we got the head gasket checked out, we know there is enough compression. They say it is all ok. But every time we go out fishing with this and...
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    Bad news boat

    I've got a mercruiser 170 4cyl 1986 model. We've had problems for about 3 years with this thing. We just got the ignition system replaced, and also we got the head gasket checked out, we know there is enough compression. They say it is all ok. But every time we go out fishing with this and...
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    Impeller Installation

    I installed a new impeller-waterpump kit in my 1979 Johnson engine. I ran the engine when I was finished on land and I noticed a good amount of water comming out of the exhaust relief ports.Is this normal with a new impeller? I also noticed in the front part of the lower unit by the oil level...
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