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    1989 johnson 70 hp

    I was hoping I could get some opinions from everyone here on a possible rebuild. The motor is a 89 70 hp vro. I have an opportunity to buy a boat from a friend for a 1000 dollars, but the motor needs to be rebuilt. The boat itself is a 1650 wahoo center console in ok condition, I really like the...
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    1991 johnson 70hp vro horn

    The problem I am having is that the horn is constantly on without the motor running. The key switch is in the on position but the motor is not running. From what I have read here I need to disconnect the temp sensors at the quick connects and if it is still sounding that is not my problem. I...
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    7.5 gamefisher overheating

    Well the motor is running, but I think I overheated the lower unit. What parts will I be needing for the water pump? Just an impeller or do i need the complete pump? The motor was running well and then it started smoking from where the lower unit meets the engine and quit. I believe the smoke...
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    1979 sears gamefisher no spark

    hi everyone, I recently inherited a gamefisher motor it is a tecumseh motor 7.5hp single cylinder air cooled. The motor has no spark at all. Wondering if you guys could point me in the right direction as where to start. I will be getting the tank off and inspecting everything shortly. What...
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    Low compression

    I am looking for some advice on how bad of shape my motor is really in. The motor is a 1970 Johnson 60hp three cylinder. Recently had the boat at a local marina for a spring tune up and they came to the conclusion that the motor runs well but is tired. The upper and lower cylinders have 125lbs...
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    fuel and oil

    I have a 1970 Johnson 70hp and was wondering what kind of oil and gas everyone was running. Should I be running 93 or is regular 87 enough? Also oil choices? Currently I am running Ams Oil synthetic race oil I run in my dirt bikes mixed at 50:1. Is this ok, or should I go 40:1 being synthetic...
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    1970 johnson 60hp no spark

    Ok so I just bought a boat with a johnson 60hp, when I was at the guys house the motor fired and ran, when I got home the motor now has no spark. On inspection I found the coil was cracked so I replaced it. I also bought a manual and found out the clipper circuit is missing. Upon going through...
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    No Spark!!!???

    Hi everybody Well I just bought my first bass boat which has a 60hp johnson outboard engine 60esl-70d after getting the boat home I can't get the motor to run and I have determined that there is no spark. After racking my brain all day today I found a parts diagram and it seems I am missing a...
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