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    Tilt Motor Slow when both relays connected

    I have a weird issue, which I am assuming is a wiring snafu. I installed two new tilt motor relays on my motor (1977 70 HP Johnson). The motor flies up and down; but, only when I have one of the relays connected. With both relays connected, it moves at a snail's pace. The following is how I...
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    1970 85 HP Johnson on eBay - a couple of questions

    Is anyone aware of any issues with this year/model outboard? Is $425 a good price? Lastly, in your opinion would it be worth upgrading my 16 ft. fiberglass bass boat from a 70 HP to an 85 HP? Johnson Outboard Engine Motor 85 HP V4 | eBay
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    Tilt Motor Identification

    Anybody have a clue what brand and model this motor might be? It is on an '83 Skeeter Bass Champ w/1977 Johnson 70 HP motor. I do not know if it is original to the motor/boat. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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    Fuse Protection Help

    I am completely rewiring my boat, and would like some opinions on a very basic point (which I can't seem to find through searching). I have a fuse panel with a single 14 gauge wire coming off of it to the front of the boat. There is a cigarette lighter/acc. power connector at the front of the...
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    1977 70 HP Johnson - Where are the tilt solenoids?

    I have searched all over the internet trying to find someone with pictures (or an explanation) as to where the tilt motor solenoids are for this engine. Are they inside the tilt motor?? And yes, the motor is tremendously dirty... complete with dirt dobber nests and all. But it runs like a...
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    motor idles at full speed

    1977 70 HP Johnson I got my boat out of the shop about a month ago. It was in for a complete LU reseal. I've ran the boat several times with no problems. When I started the motor today, it went to full speed immediately. I shut it down, waited a second, then tried it again. Same thing. I had...
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