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    what year and is it worth fixing up?

    I "acquired" a 75 horse chrysler with tilt and trim that hasn't been run in 10+ yrs. Model #75773. 1) Are these decent motors? 2) If I can get it working, would it be worth putting on my big 17.5' fiberglass (no idea what brand of boat)?
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    '68 65h no fuel to cylinders, HELP

    I've had it out fishing over a dozen times this year with no problems. Plan a big expedition and guess what, got launched, started it up, it ran for about 10 seconds and died. The ramp was slow enough that I worked on it for about an hour in the water. I have fuel through the carb and the...
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    Lowrance transducers/speedo

    I recently got an Ice Machine x67c from a buddy for ice fishing. Now that Ice fishing's done for the year, I want to put it on my boat but need a skimmer 'ducer. Is the x67c capable of speedometer as well as temp., or just temp. I found a speed+temp. 'ducer, but if my unit only reads temp...
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    tough to plane, repair prop?

    I have a '68 johnson 65h v-4 on a 17.5 ft fiberglass alumacraft(deep and wide). I have no tach or speedo, but gps says max is 23 mph. I just got it purring this spring but I can't seem to get on plane with more than two people in the boat. The prop is kinda worn and one of the blade tips is...
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    '68 65hp Johnson V4, stalling after 100 yds, smoke

    Used to die at throttle, cleaned carbs, checked impeller, new fuel lines. Took it out for 2nd maiden voyage today, glad I had a trolling motor thrown on! Made it away from the dock, opened her up and never got on plane(trim adjustment I hope). After about 100 yrds motor sputtered and died...
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    What year, 65h elec. + where to find part

    I love this site and have learned a lot so far just browsing. My motor is a johnson 65 horse electric, the welch plug is stamped "J2879707", says Superquiet underneath the exhaust port. Any Ideas what year and where I can find a choke solenoid or if I can go without. My first ever boat:confused:
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