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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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    81 evinrude 90Hp buzzing

    No Title the sensor looks something like this, if not this one exactly. that sensor is mounted under the head cover. Check the insulation closely,
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    Time for a new motor?

    No Title The bottom impeller plate has a grove in it by the ID where the drive shaft goes through. I'm assuming that grove isn't supposed to be there? Also, the impeller housing has a grove in it by the ID. It doesn't look the best either and I think the housing is pretty expensive which...
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    Time for a new motor?

    No Title Here is a video of cylinder walls and some pictures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TykGo0KQk0w
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    Time for a new motor?

    No Title Here is the head gasket, between #2 and #3 it has totally failed. The metal ring around the #2 cylinder is literally split in half. Cylinders pictures are below. None of the "marks" are deep, most just feel rough but none catch your finger nail. Can the cylinder walls be honed or...
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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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    1970 johnson 60hp voltage question and more!

    No Title 1970 60hp Johnson model 60ESL70B, control box looks like this:
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    1970 johnson 60hp voltage question and more!

    No Title Ok I think my rectifier may have completely died (or something else)? Boat battery was fully charged before I went out today and eventually the battery lost enough power and couldn't crank the motor over anymore leaving me stranded (very scary situation on Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin)...
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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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