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    90% there, still have a Idle issue.

    I purchased a rebuilt 1988 70hp Johnson recently. So far I have fixed the expected problems. Replaced all the hoses, even all the way to the tank. Eventually the primer needed rebuilding. Had a flooding problem, turned out to be leftover rubber pieces in the needle and seat. Ran great for a few...
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    Replacing reed valves, 1988 70 HP Johnson

    Any pointers on how to replace reed valves in 1988 70 hp johnson. I have the evinrude/johnson model service manuel, any additional tips would be helpful.
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    75 hp carbs with low speed adjustment

    What is the advantage of the CARBS with low speed adjustment needles. for example 1983 75 hp Evinrude/Johnsons?
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    #2 cylinder scoring

    I have a 1985 70 evinrude that just scored a cylinder and has play in the piston travel so I think it spun a bearing. I looked in the bore with the plug removed and there is scoring. What did I do wrong, had carbs cleaned, what could cause this? :confused:
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    Evinrude 60 hp/70hp/75hp/ difference?

    I have a 1983 75 hp johnson for parts, my 1985 70 evinrude just spun a bearing and monday I an purchasing a 1984 60 hp johnson. What makes the difference in horsepower in these engines? Will my 1985 harness work on the 1984 motor?
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    1985 70hp evinrude dies at cruise after warming up

    Hi E1, longtime reader, first time poster. Recently my 1985 70 Evinrude died on my way in. Acted like I ran her dry and she seized. Fired up after a momentary cooling and started to cruise again. Shut off after several minutes again, again refireing after brief cool down. refired and limped...
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    lower unit swapping

    What model years are compatible to swap lower units on a 1985 70 hp evinrude-johnson?
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