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    70hp Johnson engine, gear not properly engaging

    Your rod height in post #9 makes no sense !---Late production motor is more like 21-11/32---- I think.----Best find the chart for these motors.
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    1971 Johnson 60hp cdi box issue

    Remove coil from distributor cap.----Note , Wire is threaded in.-----Test and see if spark comes out of the coil.
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    175hp Johnson Crossflow

    Any damage on top of #3 piston ?----If not the motor was likely rebuilt.----Any numbers on top of #3 piston.----Numbers on others ?-----Broken piston rings is a very , very common failure on crossflow engines.----Will happen to all of them.----It will run fine with the damage to that cylinder head.
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    70hp Johnson engine, gear not properly engaging

    cjones.----There are 2 different gearcases in 1975.----Model # is ?----Facts-----The earlier version is oil pressure assisted shift.----Shifts easier when motor is running,----Most Johnson / Evinrudes need motor running or propshaft turning when shifting.----If your motor is later production you...
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    Year of Manufacture

    1973
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    70hp Johnson engine, gear not properly engaging

    ??? so for 6 months it ran.---------But now it is giving you issues.-----I know how I would approach this !----And no , the length of the shift cable makes no difference.
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    jumping out of forward gear when above 1/2 throttle

    There may be a an old guy in your area.-----Member of ----aomci-----Free wanted ad on their website.----Often parts motors for reasonable coins are available at meets.
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    jumping out of forward gear when above 1/2 throttle

    Adjustment is at the shift lever.-----But if it has been jumping for a while you might be in for an expensive surprise.-----Clutch dog and forward gear.----Your location ?-----No adjustment inside the gearcase either.-----I would be taking the lower unit apart for a look..
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    1970 60 hp evinrude distributor cap ferrules

    Mercury used these thing too.----Not sure if thread is the same.
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    ‘69 Evinrude 6 Shifting Rod connecting problem

    That procedure might not work on a thermostat cover for this motor !
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    jumping out of forward gear when above 1/2 throttle

    There is NO ADJUSTMENT feature on the shift rod connector at the oval plate.----No adjustment there.----There is adjustment at the shift lever.---And is this motor a secret ?----Model # is ?
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    70hp Johnson engine, gear not properly engaging

    Yes-----If shift rod was turned during the water pump repair the shift will be out of adjustment..------Failure to correct the shift rod adjustment can be expensive.
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    Perspective of Fiberglass Boat design life

    You are right some boats are built with cheap materials.----Even saw a boat with particle board for stringers.----I cut grass with a 1967 Lawnboy -----I am fixing up a 40 year old boat ---Action Marine 17-----I have removed all the cheap plywood and going with West System and composite...
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    possibly a 69 Johnson 40 horse outboard

    The colour tells me it is a 1967 model.----Only year that used that green !----You will need a working generator in order to run that electric shift motor.-----Those electric shift lower units are very good and reliable.----I am one of a few that have that opinion on the electric...
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    ‘69 Evinrude 6 Shifting Rod connecting problem

    The cover might be warped.----Use a file to see if you can correct the warpage.
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    1970 60 hp evinrude distributor cap ferrules

    510364 listed for a 1966 model 100 HP----Might work.----Your local dealer would know.
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    Test power pack & Stator

    If it fires across a 7/16" gap with a " snap " there is not much wrong with ignition system.-----Post your compression numbers here.
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    What's up honda

    ???-----Parts appear to be available .----But maybe are back ordered at this time.----Where have you looked for parts ?----A Honda dealer ?---Online ?
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    Question about service manuals

    Yes essentially the same in 71 , 72 and 73.-----Pull the flywheel and inspect the coils.-----If they are original they will be cracked and require replacement.----Install a new water pump impeller be fore you launch the boat.
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    Test power pack & Stator

    The elegantly simple way is to do a spark check.-----Does spark jump a gap of 7/16" on a test device , yes or no ?-----And how do you suspect " weak spark " on your motor ?
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