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    74' Johnson 85hp overheating

    Motor was sitting unused for years before I bought it last month, woke it up from the dead. Great compression, spark etc. changed the water pump and about 10 other key things. Pulled the thermostat (vernathiam) after I noticed an overheat situation (via a pyrometer) and it looks horrible. Could...
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    Over flowing carbs

    Hi. 74' 85hp Johnson. Rebuilt to carbs and clearly screwed something up. Carbs are over flowing with fuel. Eventually stalling the engine. Thoughts? What do I need to do? Thanks! chris
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    Any tricks for aligning water tubes to a new water pump?

    1974 Johnson 85hp. Installed a new water pump today and can't seem to get water tubes lined up to fit into pump. Any advice would be appreciated. thanks Chris
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    Lower Gear Oil Leak around Prop Area 1975 85hp Johnson (75ESL74B)

    Good afternoon. Motor has been sitting for years. After a ton of work, new parts and pieces got the motor purring on Saturday (a huge accomplishment for me). Came out the next morning and noticed a leak around the prop area running down the skeg (lower unit oil) I'm assuming since the motor has...
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    1974 85hp Johnson 85ESL74

    Happy Fathers Day. Came across boat and motor a few weeks ago. Engine was sitting for a considerable amount of time but looked well cared for. Here's what I've done so far attempting to breath life into this motor once again. *New Fuel Tank, Fuel Line, Primer Ball and of course fuel. *New Fuel...
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    1974 85hp Johnson starting issues

    Hi. I picked up a Boston whaler with the above noted motor. The boat has been sitting for 10 years at least. Cleaned out the engine area, changed the plugs, Fresh battery, fresh fuel, new primer bulb and gas tank. The motor turns over when I give a little starter fluid in the carbs, but it seems...
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