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    How to start a johnson without controls

    The motor I am trying to buy (70 HP Johnson seahorse not sure what year looks like late 70's early 80's)is not mounted to a boat. It is just in a shed. How would I start it without controls. Would a 12V battery and a gas can be enough. I know I would have to have muffs to put over the intake...
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    Question about which controls to use

    I am thinking about buying an older Johnson 70 hp sea horse. I had an old mercury but I burned it up. I have always loved a johnson motor so I am happy to be getting another one. I have quicksilver controls for the mercury. What I need to know is if I need to buy new cables or the whole...
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    looking for electrical part

    i am looking for a distributor for a 70 hp chrysler 1979 model . I know that they quit making these along time ago but i was wondering if anyone knew where i can find a used one :confused:
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    Need help rebuilding

    I am new to boat motors but not new to mechanics. I have rebuilt an old chevy engine but an outboard is alot different. I recently burned up a 70 hp merc 1980 model. I need to know how much a rebuild kit is. I know that it is going to be a huge task but I have nothing but time b/c i have a...
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    Where to find parts

    I am having problems finding a ditributor for a 1979 70 hp chrysler outboard. I know that they are not made any more.
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    Will not start. Any ideas

    I have a 1976 chrysler 700 skier. I thinkk it is a 70 horse. I test drove the boat three times b-4 I bought it and it ran fine. The day I bought it it wouldnt start and hasnt started since. I was told it was the distributor sensor or somthing like that. Any ideas on where I can find one or...
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    Should I bother rebuilding it?

    I just bought a boat and it turns out that the water pump in it was burned up and it buned up the number 1 cylinder. The mechanic said that he would charge about $1500 to fix it. Is it worth the rebuild for one that old or should i just sell it for parts and get a newer boat
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