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    Tach setting for 1997 25h johnson

    I thought it was 6p, but now I'm reading it should be 5p, but I'm not sure. Which is it? Thanks. ps. If it's set wrong can I convert by the ratio? So showing 4600 set at 6p is really 5500 at 5p, right?
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    where to hook up water pressure gauge on 1997 Johnson 25 2-cyl.

    Anyone know where to plumb in a new water pressure gauge on my 97 25hp 2 cylinder Johnson? The instructions show 40 hp and up OMC motors. I just bought the factory service manual and glancing in there I didn't see that specified. Also, once I do get it hooked up, what pressure should I see at...
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    mini jacker install details

    Hello, I bought my boat a few weeks ago, a 1997 Grumman 14' flat bottom side console with a 25 Johnson. First time out I noticed a bit of water spraying up the ouboard, and that the motor seemed to be trimmed kinda high. Lowered the pin and so much water sprayed up the leg that I almost...
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    which repair manual for a 97 25hp?

    Hi, I just bought a boat with a 1997 johnson 25 horse. I'm going to change the water pump impeller but would like a manual to help walk me through it, and with any other repairs/mainenance I do. On amazon I found 2, SELOC and Clymer...
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    manual tilt latch setting when running

    I just bought a 14' flat bottom with a 25 horse johnson, console steering, manual tilt. This is my first boat like this (last one had power tilt+trim). I think the previous owner always latched it in the down position when running. Is this proper? Will it release if I hit a stump or log? Is...
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    How thick is your hull?

    For those who have seen it, how thick is the fiberglass in the hull bottom for your boat? Please say what boat it is as well. Just trying to get a sense of common practices.
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    Cylinder head operating temp?

    I'm concerned about the cooling system on my 79 70hp chrysler, so I ordered an outboard CHT gauge. Any tips on where to install it? And how hot is too hot? The gauges reads up to 220, but when is it overheating?
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    should I get a parts motor?

    I have a 79 70hp Chrysler, model 709h9a. I don't think it needs much, but should I get a parts motor if it isn't too much, just in case? What's the most I should spend on one, and what powers/models should I consider if I find one that isn't that exact same as mine?
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    Cooling circulation trouble

    So I put in a new impeller and added a telltale on my '79 70hp but it doesn't look right. I took a picture and added comments: Almost nothing comes out the telltale. When I revved it I got a little squirt. Maybe it'd be fine on the water??? A lot of water squirted out the weep hole above...
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    Why did this happen?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68AOltMu768&feature=related I don't get it, what went wrong? :confused:
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    restore/rebuild vs. build new

    I'm very impressed with the rebuilding work shown here. But it looks like an awful lot of work, like maybe almost as much as building a new boat. Anyone here have experience rebuilding older fiberglass boats as well as building new, either fiberglass or plywood? How do they compare?
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    Wet transom - when is it too bad to run?

    Hi All, just got my first boat, and it's a "project." 1979 15' tri hull with a 70 horse chrysler. It rained on the way home and the outboard splash well filled up. It has a drain hole but the motor bracket plugs it. I think this is why the transom is wet. I noticed today while poking...
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    Getting started: my first (real) boat! 1979 Chrysler with an "issue"

    Hi y'all, I just bought my first real boat:D: a 15 foot tri hull ski boat with a 70 hp chrysler OB "project boat" for $900. It started right up in a bucket, but the previous owner says it doesn't run right at full throttle. I haven't taken it out yet so this is his description of the issue...
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