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    Water in cylinders.OMC I/O Chevy 350

    Strange problem I have run in to. The boat I am working on I discovered water in four cylinders (combustion chamber) Normally I would think blown head gasket or possibly cracked head. However the four cylinders that have the water are directly across from each other on opposite sides of the...
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    1989 Thompson Daytona 310 electrical panel

    Hey all. I am looking for a replacement electrical panel for a 1989 Thompson Daytona 310. All the breakers and 12v switches are good in the original but the panel face itself needs replaced (screw holes all broken away) I know I can fab one myself but I would rather have the original panel. I f...
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    1982 johnson 70 hp WOT problem.

    Ok guys here is the issue and steps I have already taken. 1st the issue... When doing a lake test idling out of the no wake, the motor preforms flawlessly, as soon as I start to throw the coals to it it loses power and will eventually die if I stay in the throttle. I can push in on the key...
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    shift shaft height 1983 johnson.

    Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this question.. BUT... I need the shift shaft height for a 1983 Johnson 70 hp. We are replacing the lower unit with an earlier model. is the shift shaft height determined by the power head year or lower unit year? 1983 is the powerhead yr. 1977 is...
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    1983 johnson 70 (J70ELCTE) Wants to die under load.

    We have a 1983 Johnson 70 HP (J70ELCTE) I had just rebuilt the gearcase as the clutch dogs and gears were shot. After reassembling everything and adjusting linkages and such, the motor seems to run great. Excellent water circulation, No misses, idles nicely and shifts smoothly. Everything is...
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    1977 johnson clutch dogs

    Hello all. I have been fighting with a 1977 Johnson 70 hp outboard. The problem I am having is (I believe) in the gear case. The motor will shift into fwd gear fine and then when trying for reverse it will clunk as if the clutch dogs are not fully engaging. I can adjust shift cable and linkage...
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