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    1970 60hp running rich

    My 1970 60hp Johnson appears to be running too rich. My issues are: It's seems to "load up" when it idles for a long time and struggles to stay running like when you are trying to dock or maneuver at very low speeds. This is basically where 95% of my problem is, low speed maneuvering going...
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    Johnson fuel tank question

    My gas tank for my 1970 60hp Johnson keeps spilling gas out of the nipple after I fill the tank up and pick it up off the ground. It seems to do it more if I leave the breather vent closed. Is this normal or is there some kind of "check valve" that isn't working? I do not fill the tank all the...
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    NMEA noob needs help

    I have a Garmin Echomap 93SV and I want to add the Garmin steady cast heading sensor. I ordered the sensor but now I need to setup a basic NMEA network. I've found various NMEA 2000 starter kits, most have Two T connectors, two backbone cables, one power cable and two termination plugs. The...
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    Fuel pump conversion for 57 evinrude

    I have a mint condition 1957 Evinrude 5.5hp that has been collecting dust in my garage for a few years now. I rebuilt the carb and installed a new waterpump a couple years ago and had it running perfect. I'm considering using this motor as a kicker on my 17' starcraft but I'd like to do the...
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    Need a ladder for a 16' Starcraft

    We have a week long vacation planned with family in the northwoods of WI. I want to take my Niece/Nephew tubing and I want a way for them to be able to get back into the boat. My boat is a 16' starcraft fishing boat (1984ish), its a pretty deep V hull with high sides (has a decent sized splash...
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    Need some help with a new cable

    I'll try to make this as concise as possible. I have a 16ft 1984 starcraft with a 1970 60hp Johnson on it. I have added a CMC tilt to it. My issue is the steering wheel is EXTREMELY hard to move. It has gotten worse over the last summer but I had about a million other things to address first...
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    Advise for storing a 1970 johnson 60hp

    I'll be "winterizing" my 1970 Johnson 60hp in the next couple weeks. Some people say to run it until the gas runs out and others say to just add stabil/seafoam and leave it. What are your thoughts on the matter for an older outboard? I run some Seafoam in the gas on every fill up. Also, I'm...
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    Prop nut torque spec

    1970 60hp Johnson FSM doesn't have a torque spec on the prop nut. The replacement kit (with plastic washer) says to torque 12-14 ft/lbs. I've read on here that if you have the brass washer its like 55 ft/lbs and 12-14 ft/lbs for the plastic washer. I currently have the brass washer (original...
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    Trailer turn signals not working only when braking?

    My boat trailer turns signals work but when I hit the brakes, they stop flashing? Normally the one side that has the turn signal on flashes and the other just brightens up when you push on the brakes. Otherwise, all of the lights and everything work fine. Any idea why this is happening?
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    Choke solenoid plunger pops out?

    1970 60 HP johnson The choke solenoid plunger keeps popping out of the solenoid? There is a small spring that goes under the plunger but I don't see how else that plunger is held into the choke solenoid. Is this repairable or is the choke solenoid itself just bad? What's weird also is when I...
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    Bad battery or bad wiring, maybe both?

    Ok I had a problem with my 1970 60hp Johnson again. I normally start my motor before I leave home to make sure it's ok but like a moron, I didn't this time. Put it in the lake and I went to start it and it only cranked over for a few seconds before the battery died. The battery is about 4...
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    Can't find the proper size livewell drain tube

    My 1985 starcraft has a 3/4" ID drain in the livewell. When I bought the boat, the old owner was just using a boat plug for the drain. That is fine and dandy but I'd like to have a 6"-8" tube that fits into the drain itself so when I want to put fresh water in the livewell, the excess will just...
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    Time for a new motor?

    Quick little history of the 1970 60hp johnson in question. Recently it's been having some trouble starting and staying idling. At the same time, I noticed the pee hole (I added) does not have a steady stream of water coming out. The pee hole sputters and doesn't have a constant flow. Last...
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    Looks like I do have a lower unit leak somewhere

    I've asked in other posts awhile ago but never really got a straight answer, my 1970 60hp johnson is getting water in the lower unit (about an ounce while it was in the water for about 7 hours). I am wondering exactly which seals could be failing. When I try to do a pressure test, it won't...
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    1970 johnson 60hp voltage question and more!

    What kind of voltage should the alternator on a 1970 60hp johnson put out? I'm not having any issues but I was just curious? My newer boat battery sits at about 12.5 volts normally, when I start the motor it drops like normal and once the engine is running, the voltage reads about 12.35 volts...
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    1970 60hp Johnson click but no start

    My boat restore is done and it was time to put the boat in the water today to test her out. I wen't to start it (fully charged battery) and it cranked like normal, I tried for about 10 seconds then remembered I didn't squeeze the bulb a few times. I go to start it again and it just clicks...
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    Boat seat bushing/base questions

    I'm essentially done with my 85 Starcraft FM-160 project but I'm not happy with the seat bases that came with the boat. They essentially look identical to ones I linked below but are solid plastic. The bases do not appear to be broken or worn really. The boat came with aluminum tubes (not...
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    1970 johnson 60hp controls not very smooth

    The controls on my Johnson all work fine (hydro electric shift) but the throttle and high idle lever are really hard to move, at least, harder then I've been used to on other boats. The cables don't appear to be bound up or anything, it just seems like inside the controls needs some oil or...
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    Anyone ever use this outdoor carpet adhesive?

    Its Henry 263. I know this topic has been beaten to death but the stuff I want to use (DAP Weldwood outdoor carpet adhesive) is impossible to find in my area. I called every hardware store, big box store ect and no one carries it. The carpet I ordered (marine rubber backed 20oz) will be here by...
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    1970 60hp johnson, fails pressure test (leaking seal)

    So after a long discussion on this board, I realized the generic "type c" compatible lower unit oil I bought is not compatible with my hydro electric shift 1970 60hp johnson. I wen't to my local dealer and he actually had the premium blend johnson/evinrude oil that is specifically for hydro...
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