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    1999 Johnson 25 carb help req.

    Faztbullet - That seems crazy to me, but plausible, since this motor is new to me and I do not know its history. Prop on it looks newish, and at WOT the rpm is 5850 which I know is a bit high (should be 5500 max). I just assumed the previous owner had a heavier boat. I might look for a more...
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    Bad things happened today. 2001 35HP Johnson

    I figured I would update this. I forgot all about this thread, lol. 1 cylinder bored and honed, the other 2 left completely alone. Reassembled with 1 new cylinder and the thing worked beautifully. I still do not know what caused it to self destruct, but I have read that the 3cyl 25's and...
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    1999 Johnson 25 carb help req.

    Ok, so I was out last weekend and out of nowhere the outboard quit on me when I slowed down, getting close to shore. Pulling it over I have no joy. If I prime it, the motor will start every time, but then die a second later. I then figured out that if I prime it, and then gun the throttle, it...
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    Bad things happened today. 2001 35HP Johnson

    2001 35HP Johnson (J35VL3SIE) Well, I was cruising along wide open when there was a decent bang, and the engine died. I got it started again, but it sounded terrible, like rod knock. I putted back to shore, and with it running, I pulled each plug wire off one at a time, and the top one had no...
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    2001 Johnson 35 backfiring, no start.

    So I got ahold of a pretty cherry 35 Johnson, MN J35VL3SIE, 2001 model. The thing looks immaculate under the hood. The old guy selling it says it quit on him one day and he couldn't restart. He went ahead and just bought a replacement 4-stroke, and sold this to me for a song. It has...
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    Time for a new prop for my 1987 70HP merc

    After beating my prop against one too many rocks in an unfamiliar lake, I need to replace it. I'd like to confirm what I think I need to do in regards to changing pitch. This motor has a WOT rpm range of 5000-5500rpm. With the current 17p prop (before beating it up), could get my boat to...
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    1987 Mercury 70hp powerhead to driveshaft housing torque wrong?

    So I'm to the point of bolting my rebuilt upper unit to the driveshaft housing, and things just feel wrong. The service manual calls 45 ft/lb in three steps on these skinny 8mm bolts. It can't possibly be this high can it? I was brave enough to get to 20 ft/lbs, and the one I tried to go...
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    Why is it that no-one can bore my merc block?

    I purchased a trailer/boat/outboard for a good price due to the motor needing the top end rebuilt. I have done similar automotive jobs, and ATV' and motorcycles, and had no trouble getting the cylinders bored oversized, and then rebuilding with oversized pistons ect. However, since my merc is...
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    Pistons and gaskets without full kit?

    The full powerhead rebuild kit for my 87, 70hp merc is roughly $1000 by the time I factor in shipping to canada. Can someone point me in a direction to pick up pistons/rings, and gasket kit for a much better price? I do not need all the bearings and other stuff. In canada would be a bonus...
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    87 Merc 70hp tilt trim fluid change.

    Well, I have a pink milkshake happening in my new to me motor. See the pictures below. The main tilt cylinder leaks from the top, and the motor runs with no tilting action. The fluid looks like really thin pepto bismol. God only knows what the PO has in it, so I'd like to change it out...
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    1969 Chrysler 105hp tilt shock rebuild?

    Are these things rebuildable? My motor is a pig to lift up and down, and when it is tilted up, the only thing holding it up is the small tilt catch. I assume from factory, these were made to assist lifting the motor up, and take some strain off of the catch. Is my only option buying a...
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    1969 chrysler 105 timing advance going overcenter?

    I am trying to set up the timing on my 69 105hp chrysler, but something odd happens at wot. At idle the #1 cyl is at tdc, with the 0 mark on the flywheel lining up with the +1 on the indicator tab. (Idle adjust screw on the tower is adjusted all the way out and +1 is the best I can get for...
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    Parts for the OLD chryslers?

    Pretty much every parts website, including iboats sadly, has no listing for my 69 105hp. Most start at 1976 or newer. Where are folks shoppig around for these relics? I don't need anything major (yet), but I'd love to have a LU seal kit, impeller, LU drain gaskets, and carb kits on hand. Any...
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    Shifting problem on 1969 Chrysler 105

    I have a new to me (but not new at all, lol), 69 105 chrysler, that won't go into reverse. At first I thought it was a cable issue, but by disconnecting the cable and moving the linkage by hand, I can see it is binding going into reverse. It does go into reverse if I put enough force on it...
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    Bogging on higher speeds - '75 Evinrude 15hp

    I just got finished with rebuilding the carb, and replacing the points and condensors to try and get rid of bogging that is occuring as you go full throttle. From idle to about mid way, it progresses nicely, but then starts to smoke die out. I tired adjusting the rich/lean mixture on the...
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