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    Washers for l/u oil screws

    I just read where crush washers were recommended for a '56 Johnson 15hp. I have a '72 25 Johnson with nylon washers purchased from a dealer. When did crush washers come into use for drain and vent screws?
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    '72 Johnson 25hp Reverse Problem

    I had this out on the river two weeks ago and it ran pretty well. When I tried reverse,I had to hold the shift lever back to keep it engaged. This was a CL purchase and had water in l/u...not milky but separate from the oil. Water flowed out for a bit,then the blackish,foul-smelling oil. It was...
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    "72 Johnson 25hp Question

    Where can I get the green paint for lower and mid? I can get the white from Moeller.
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    An Unpleasant Surprise

    1972 Johnson 25hp: I drained the l/u and some water came out before the blackish-looking oil. I noticed one of the screws--think it was the top one--had no gasket. The other one had a nylon washer. I bought some nylon washers that are the correct i.d. but slightly too large on the o.d. They...
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    Too Heavy ?

    Boat is a 14' Grumman alum semi-v which is 465lbs dry,I'm 182,gas,battery,24v Min Kota and some other stuff. On back is a '73 9.8 with 2-blade prop which I assume is stock. Most of the ignition is new and carb has been cleaned internally. It seems to run ok except it needs a shot to start...
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    '72 Johnson 25 camo-painted

    A previous owner sprayed it green/black and I'd like to return it to original colors. I looked in the Sticky but didn't see a cosmetic topic. I could use some guidance in this area.
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    1973 9.8 water flow issue

    I replaced the impeller last fall and have run the engine in a barrel and on the river for about two hours total time on the new part. It flows a good stream but only at about 1,500rpm (approximation,no tach) and higher. At lower speeds the flow reduces to a sputter or just steam and the...
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    1972 Johnson 25hp runs well for 5 minutes and starts missing

    I just got his off of CL yesterday,model 25R72R,sn E3601773. I have it in a 55 gal barrel and it runs fine for a few minutes then starts chuffing/misfiring and will eventually get to the point where it will die. It has Champion J8Cs in it. I'm running 50:1 with some E-10 that is about a month...
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