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    Engine Knock

    I have a 1980 35 HP Johnson. J35ELCSM. I hear some knocking coming from the engine at all RPM's. The spark plugs are wet and after removing the head, I noticed that the bottom cylinder was really wet ( not sure if it was a mix of water and fuel ) and the gasket looked questionable. I then...
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    Steaming Outboard

    35 Hp Johnson. The Power Head is a 1980, 35ELCSM, and the Lower Unit is a 1977, 35EL77H. History; I overheated this engine. Weeds wraped around the lower unit. I thought I had cleared the weeds and went WOT. Soon I experienced a loss of power. When I backed off, the engine killed and then...
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    Torque Spec Advice

    I over heated and warped the head on my 1980 35hp Johnson, J35ELCSM. Ordered new Head and gaskets. I got a manual from the library but the closest I could find was 1973-1990, 48hp-235hp. The head shown in this manual looks just like mine. Can I follow the torque specks from this manual in...
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    Painting Troubles

    After the first coat of paint, Pettit Easypoxy, I noticed some areas not taking the paint. The deep scratches and pits seem to be the problem areas. Before painting I cleaned the boat with Acetone before sanding, then cleaned again after sanding. Did this several times while I was applying and...
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    High idle on 35hp Johnson

    77' 35hp Johnson, Model 35EL77H. Was on the Mississippi wide open, headed to the fishing hole. Everything was fine. Backed off when I got to the "No Wake" zone and soon after she started knocking a bit. So now at low speed it ran funny but headed back at high speed it was fine. On the next...
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