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    Johnson 70 3cyl overheating

    I think the factory kit has clear instruction to move the tell tale and change thermostat spring and thermostat cover.
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    Primer Bulb Doesn't Pump-up

    Sucking air between bulb and gas tank ( pick-up tube ) ----Bad bulb or leaks on vapor tank.
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    Fuel Nipple on Carb Broke (Johnson 60hp)

    Go to the hardware store.----Buy a brass screw.---Tap the carburetor body.--Drill a hole in the brass screw.----File the screw so hose fits on it.-----Install the screw and cut off the end so you have a nipple to put the hose on !!----There is the at home do a bit of work save some coins method.
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    Torque to apply on Prop on Envirude 25CV-E25REIE -outboard

    No need to torque it !!
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    Torque to apply on Prop on Envirude 25CV-E25REIE -outboard

    Just snug and line up the hole for the pin.----I can't recall torking a prop nut.
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    1981 Evinrude 75hp Head Gasket Replacement (sealant or no sealant?) + Tq specs

    The cylinder head on your motor is warped !-----Everyone I have looked at has been.----The nature of an aluminum casting and time.----No need for sealant if factory gasket is used.----Surfaces must be very clean.----Torque to 240 INCH LBS in 3 stages from center working out.----Normal ?-----Very...
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    2 cycle oil for my garden tools

    But what happens to the oil once the mixture goes into the venturi / carburetor airflow ?-----A 50:1 machine will running just fine on 40:1 and will run for more hrs.----Board rooms decide on the mix ratios and there is nothing scientific about going from 24:1 one year to 50:1 the next year with...
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    1978 85HP Johnson - trim/tilt does nothing

    The motor likely had water in it and is now rusted solidly stuck.-----I believe the trim tilt assembly must be removed from motor for the replacement of the trim motor.
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    2 cycle oil for my garden tools

    This thread sort of proves once again that the operation of a 2 stroke and how the oil behaves when mixed is a mystery.
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    ???------No that was not an electric shift motor !!!----Electric shift was last produced in 1972 !!--Motors that were painted green.------And it is impossible to fit a mechanical shift to an electric shift motor.----Crankshaft splines were different !
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    73 20hp johnson part swap/search

    The 1969 was the first year for the screaming 25 HP model.---I think the 25 HP carb will fit but won't magically up the power of your 20 HP.----A few other tricks were used on the 25 ( better balanced crank ) is but one difference to run at 6000 RPM.
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    Oil mixture

    ?---US gallons or Imperial gallons.----One is 132 ounces and other is 160 ounces.
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    73 20hp johnson part swap/search

    Starter and bracket from about 1958 to 1976 will fit.----Note ONLY the 22 cubic inch 18 , 20 and 25 HP will fit.----Wonderful parts interchangeability on them.
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    Large circlips pliers for OMC lower units?

    They need to be hefty pliers.-----Wear safety glasses.---Safety is #1
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    1990 40 hp tiller won't run full speed

    Compression test is first thing to do before spending beer tokens on parts.----You may have a lot of good used parts now.
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    225 Venom No Serial... What carb kit do I need?

    Post picture of the cowling if original.-----Need to know why the carburetor kits >-----What is your motor doing / not doing ?
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    Yes I know the shift rod goes up and down !!----But does it shift to FORWARD with a DOWN motion ?----That was my question !!----That rubber piece you describe has really noting to do with keeping water out of the oil.
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    The shift shaft seal is an o-ring.-----You can not see that item without removing that cover !!-----Perhaps you are confusing function of parts.----Does this gearcase shift to FORWARD with a DOWN motion of the shift rod ?
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    What cables do I need

    No one ?---Really.------The cables you need are know as the older style----400 series Johnson / Evinrude.------Used on pre 1979 control boxes.-----Time to talk to a knowledgeable parts guy at a real boat shop.
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    Large circlips pliers for OMC lower units?

    McMaster-Carr.------Has them at $72.00 each I believe.
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