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    1979 evinrude 35 idle problems

    Hi all, I recently got a 35 horse evinrude electric start only model for my little Crestliner. After hooking up all the controls I proceeded to fire it up. It fires right up with the push choke, and will stay running if I throttle it up, but will quit if I try to let it idle. I think maybe the...
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    What is this setup called?

    Sorry to be such a noob but I need to know the proper name of this steering system type. I need replacement cables and such. I appreciate the help. Its just one long cable attached to the outboard on both sides, run up on either side of the boat and then through a hole on a thick spindle...
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    Shop manual for 60s 70s Johnson/Rude twins?

    Does anyome have a pdf shop manual that covers late 60s early 70s twins? Ive got a 72 johnson 20 that needs some care and attention. Thanks
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    Does 79 Evinrude need power steering?

    Hi everyone, I am in the process of replacing a broken down and a bit under-powered 1972 Johnson 20hp with a 1979 35 horse Evinrude on my little 14 foot Crestliner Commodore. The weight of the two engines is amost identical, them both being twins. Looking at the specs further I see that the...
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    72 Johnson 20hp quit in middle of lake

    Hey everyone, I am new to the forum and boating as well. I just got my first boat, a little 57 Crestliner aluminum runabout with a lil 72 Johnson motor. I took it out on Bighorn Canyon Lake here in Montana, and it was a blast. I was grinning like the cheshire cat and could have eaten a banana...
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