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    Johnson 70 hp 3 cyl / 2-stroke dies when giving more throttle

    Are the high speed jets ( orifice plugs ) in the carburetors bowls clean,---- yes , no or not sure where they are ?
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    1969 Merc 800 Idle speed

    No .------You need to check it first !
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    Fountain feedback

    Agreed----Look into fuel consumption / hour for a deep V hull.-----Look into insurance costs for such a venture.-----Local market for such trips.
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    Short Shaft to long Shaft swap

    Lower legs are essentially the same.-----The exhaust housing is where the different length happens !
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    johnson 140 hp

    No such thing in 1979 model year !!
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    How fast have you gotten your sailboat?

    Many monohull sailboats ( high tech / carbon ) can sail at speeds well over 25 knots.----Check / google the performance of a boat called ----comanche-----600 nautical miles in a 24 hr period.
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    1957 35 Johnson (carb adjustment)

    All the fuel including low speed mixture goes through the high speed jet.----If you have to fiddle you need to inspect carburetor / adjustment procedure.-----Or perhaps there are other motor issues.-----What other trouble shooting has been done ?----Compression test values.----Compression values...
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    Flush the fuel system.---Clean injectors.----Replace filters.------Inspect fuel pump.-----Monitor fuel pressure.------How did a 1 year old fuel tank end up with " debris and water " in it.-------Or did you not get a new tank with this new motor ??
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    1957 35 Johnson (carb adjustment)

    Set high speed first.-------Then bring to idle and adjust low speed mixture.-----If you have to fiddle as you suggest your carburetor needs attention.
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    1955 Johnson 25hp (Which ones had the bad crankcase seal?)

    It would cost you more that what you paid for it to replace the seal.-----Check spark first.------The magneto maximum output must be tested.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more, yes or no ?
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    1969 Merc 800 Idle speed

    Recheck timing of belt on distributor.
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    How fast have you gotten your sailboat?

    A Melges 24 will be out of my snack bracket.
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    A different "Can't attach shift shaft" question

    If you could bring it over ( not going to happen ) it would be an easy fix !
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    How fast have you gotten your sailboat?

    Been on an ---X119----Surfing at 15.5 knots------Not one of the 10 crew on board was asking for 16 knots.-----There are some fast small sailboats out there.-----U-tube might assist with videos of the boats you are considering.
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    A different "Can't attach shift shaft" question

    Take a good look.---I think you or assistant can reach( from front ) to position the shift rod.
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    Not peeing tried trouble shooting

    The water pumps are elegantly simple.----I doubt you can assemble one so it does not work.------Check for blockage of pump intake screen and passageway.----The tell tale hose can get blocked with weeds and mud.----Make sure it and the fittings are clear.
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    1988 Johnson VRO overheating alarm - help

    This thing was fixed 5 years ago or perhaps scrapped.
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    1978 Johnson 25hp 25EL78C

    The " plug " is for convenience.----Cut off the black plug and the red plug.----Use a terminal strip to connect wires per a wiring diagram.
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    Sparkplug reading

    ???----Different temperatures in the cylinders.
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    1998 Force 90hp 2 stroke is it bad?

    It varies from person to person.------Many shops refuse to work on them.-----So are you prepared to do your own work.----They are not a bad motor if they have been run and properly maintained.
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