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    Which prop

    I have a 79 Silverline Comoro with a 1973 135hp Johnson . Has original prop , how do I tell what original is for pitch and size? It runs between 32- 35 mph with 3 adults. New tach on way , old one stopped working. Fresh rebuild on motor don't want to be overworking motor if not needed. I just...
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    First trip out after rebuild

    Motor ran good , ran about 32-35mph . 1979 Silverline tri hull with 1973 johnson 135. Only thing changed out control box to newer mid 80's style . Don't like feel of control and shifting , . My old 73 control had broken ignition key . Will switch from newer control work in older one ?
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    Sheared flywheel key

    Got timing all set , cables adjusted , running great . Put in water went to start sheared flywheel key . Had it tourqued properly 100 ft pounds . Extra compression and water back pressure must been to much . Had been off many times before, but still looked good.
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    Idle setting 73 135hp

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    Idle setting 73 135hp

    when setting control cables , the idle screw should be pulled back so is against block right? Is the cable adjusted by the thumb wheels on cable?
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    1973 135hp hitch

    Got motor started today after rebuild . While on muffs if u race engine a little at carb it hitches or stumbles. I figured was normal because timing wasn't being advanced to . Hoping I'm right. Didn't have control hooked up yet .
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    73 135 rebuild questions

    Re: 73 135 rebuild questions . Got powerhead all on and together . All new pistons, bearings and gaskets. Now to button it up , clean carbs and set timing . Then hope all goes well .
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    73 135 rebuild questions

    Got pistons and crank back in , question #1 , my block halves have the spaghetti seal. Do you just puts sealer right over seal? Not sure where sealer goes. Question #2 looking down at my reeds they look open slightly ,is that ok or normal ?
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    Removing wrist pin

    What are some good ways to remove wrist ion without damaging piston skirt . Book says use some heat . Was thinking need some sort of holding fixture
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    Cracked stator

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    Powerhead removal 135

    Re: Powerhead removal 135 Got motor tore down . No broken bolts came apart nice . I am thinking might be rebuilt powerhead at one time . Very little wear on parts . Any tips on assembly ?
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    Cracked stator

    1973 135 hp Johnson .. Last year I put new stator in , tearing down today to put some pistons in noticed stator has some cracks in the coils . Not big but enough so a little gunk was coming out forming a drop on bottom of coil. What would cause that with new stator? Don't want to buy another one...
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    135 pistons

    This is the reason for my rebuild ! Will acid remove the aluminum on cylinder walls?
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    Powerhead removal 135

    Does the engine shroud come completely off ? I removed 3 bolts each side and 4 nuts 2 at front and 2 back. Shift linkage and wires. The lift bracket uses the flywheel puller 3 bolt holes , those are strong enough to pull powerhead off .
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    Steering cable

    Can I remove steering cable without lifting motor off transom ? I don't think there is enough room to pull cable out . I was thinking drilling another hole to pull cable thru.
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    Control swap

    I have a 73 Johnson 135 no power trim . Control has toggle switch for choke . And no trim button . My boat came with another control that has power trim button and choke is in ignition switch by pushing it in . Has all cables and red plug which my motor has. Will that control work ? Will choke...
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    Tach hookup

    How do I hook up this tach ? It's the original tach from my 79 Silverline . we're does the gray wire hook . I see pos. and neg.
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    73 135hp rebuild

    Got all my parts for my rebuild . Only thing I didn't get was rod bearings, was told not needed unless find problem . Any good tips on rebuild
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    1979 Comoro

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    1979 Comoro

    Re: 1979 Comoro I thought snaps all along edge and windshield were for covers. My head sticks above windshield now .
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