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    Running hot?

    Thanks to all for your responses. The IR showed the gage was reading 10 degrees hot. So I think I'm OK. Will repeat when under way on plane. New impellor, gimbel and bellows done before launch.
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    Running hot?

    New boat to me, 1997 7.4L 454 cid, running 170 when warm at idle, 180 approx,( Guage goes 170-225 so hard to be exact) when up on plane, 20-23 mph. Thermostat is 160, and old, approx 6yrs. Returns to 170 when drop back speed. Might be faulty gage, will check with ir thermometer tomorrow...
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    '82 4.5hp Seahorse--won't go into reverse

    Will go fine in F & N. Was OK in R, now won't go into R. What should I check out ?
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    Lube Leak in '82 4.5 hp Johnson

    I have lube leaking from the port "weephole" at the joint of the gearcase and leg. Any ideas on cause/solution?
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    '82 Johnson 4.5 hp several problems

    I just got a 1982 4.5hp Johnson Seahorse (J5RHCNR). I have encountered a few problems with it . 1. After running for about 3-5 minutes, engine starts to die out. If I squeeze the bulb on the fuel tank line, it will come back up to speed. No interior fuel tank, only external. 2. When...
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