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    Not going into forward gear

    I have a 1964 johnson 75 hp outboard. I just replaced the control cables type 3300. When I have them connected to the motor reverse and neutral clink into gear. When I move the control lever to forward it will move and the throttle will move but would not click into gear. When the cables are off...
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    Gas/Fuel ratio for a 1964

    I have a 1964 Johnson 75 hp outboard. What is the correct fuel ratio. my engine cover says 1 pint to 6 gallons making it 50:1 is this correct?
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    Not firing on 1 cylinder on a V4

    I have a 1964 Johnson 75 hp outboard. I have ran this motor numerous times and seems to be okay no major problems. Other than I think it might be idling a little to high for my liking. But when I checked the spark plugs 1,2,3 had black on them like they have been firing. and then checked #4 and...
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    How hot is it supposed to get?

    Yesterday I went to the lake to run my boat. Seemed to be running okay. When I felt the block it was kinda warm. I could hold my finger there for about 30 secs. After that i touched the cylinder head and was not that warm. I have a 1964 johnson 75 hp. My question would be. Is the engine block...
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