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    Boat cover waterproofing

    Trying to figure out a safe waterproofing spray to use on my "older" but still in good shape polyester boat cover. Made the mistake of buying 2 gallons of Starbrite waterproofing (bogo 1/2 off sale), only to find out that solvent based products should not be used on polyester. (I know, should...
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    2017 Suzuki DF60AV

    With Fall approaching, I am in the process of getting things together for the maintenance and other work on my boat before winter. One of my projects is to add a fuel/water separator. Does anyone happen to know what size fuel line is going through the front cowling to the low pressure fuel...
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    Fine tuning performance

    Hey All, Sorry this may be a long post but want to make sure I provide all info. Bought a 2017 20' Avalon pontoon with a Suzuki DF60AV this spring. From what I understand is this motor has "High Energy Rotation" to push bigger boats, and essentially has the same Lower Unit as the 140hp motor...
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    Fuel filter question

    I recently bought a used 2017 Avalon pontoon, powered by a 2017 Suzuki DF60AV with 124 hours. Since I do not know the history of this motor, I am going to change all fluids, filters, plugs, water pump, etc. I have ordered all OEM parts and was looking at the Low Pressure fuel filter under the...
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    1977 Johnson 70 HP low rpm's

    I have a 20' pontoon that I recently installed a 1977 Johnson 70 on to replace the 35hp that came with it and I am trying to get it set up properly, or as close as possible anyway. It did not seem to give me as much extra speed as I thought doubling the HP would give me. (not expecting it to be...
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    Run / Tilt Lever positioning

    I have a 1977 Johnson 70hp. Not sure about the run / tilt lever on this thing. When I have the lever in the run position, the motor is locked in place no matter whether it is in forward or reverse. When the lever is in the tilt position, the motor swings up no matter what gear its in. Isn't it...
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    HP Ratings

    I am not trying to start any kind of arguments here about exceeding HP ratings. Now that that has been said, I am just curious as to what they base these ratings on. For example, I have a 1988 pontoon that is rated for a max of 70hp. Is this based solely on torque of the motor, weight or both...
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    1977 Johnson 70 HP Hard start issue

    Hey guys, Having an issue with the aforementioned motor. A little history first. I bought this motor off CL to replace a smaller motor which came with my boat. This motor was in good shape and the price was right. Once I got the motor home, I ordered some parts and here is what I have done...
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