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    Fuel pump reassembly problems

    I have a 1973 Johnson 65 hp outboard that I bought a fuel pump rebuild kit for. I was in the process of tearing it down while multi-tasking and supervising the family on other projects and did not pay attention how it came apart as well as I should have. The kit I got was the Sierra 393103 kit...
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    Seriously need vintage expertise.

    I've just aqquired a vintage outboard and can find nothing through research I have done. If anyone can point me in any direction where I can find out the year and size of the outboard. I can faintly make out a couple of letters on the side of the engine which tells me it's a Sea King and I'm...
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    UPDATE: 1973 Johnson 65 HP / wont run...

    73' Johnson 65 Hp / rebuilt last Oct. / had lower unit replaced with a used unit, that wouldnt start and run more than a couple seconds. I couldn't find ANYTHING wrong with the motor....It just wouldnt start even though everything seemed perfect. I installed new plugs and then it wouldnt...
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    Begging...help on 73' Johnson 65 HP.

    I need some advice as I am new to boats and outboards. If anyone could point me in the right direction I would SOOOO appreciate it. -- please forgive terminology mistakes, Im learning -- From the beginning..... I just bought a 1973 Thunderbird Trihull with a 1973 Johnson 65 HP outboard...
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    helping newbie with terminology?

    I am fairly new to boating and was hoping some of you could answer a few questions for me. 1. What is "OMC"? A brand name or type of boat? 2. what runs a boat speedometer and can I get a replacement "thingie" that goes to the speedo that hangs of the back of the boat? 3. I just bought a 1973...
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    Help on a 1973 65 HP

    I need some advice as I am new to boats and outboards. If anyone could point me in the right direction I would SOOOO appreciate it. -- please forgive terminology mistakes, Im learning -- From the beginning..... I just bought a 1973 Thunderbird Trihull with a 1973 Johnson 65 HP outboard...
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