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    steering really tight

    1974 85hp johnson. The steering is really tight. Is there any adjustments. I looked through the manual and didnt find anything the boat has sat for a while. Sould I just spray everything down with WD-40? Also the boat is running rough at a slow idle and dies just as you try to put in gear, or...
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    fuel oil mixture

    I was wondering what the fuel oil mixture is on a 1974 85hp Johnson. I am guessing 50:1. Is that correct? I just ordered a manual. I couldnt find it posted anywhere on the engine. Also is there anything that you can put into the fuel to clean out the carbs, or do you have to take them off? I had...
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    1974 85 hp Johnson lower unit install

    I replaced the water pump and trying to connect the lower unit to the motor. I have two questions. First is there a way to line up the two pipes with the water pump, Second It seems as though something is catching when I try to push the lower unit on. I know the shaft is at least started into...
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