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    2000 70 hp Johnson - idling , carb or ???

    Continue to have idling problems, runs great on initial start and then goes into a mode after (a minute) where it loses power , (it does not appear to be slow mode, I have experenced that before). I have replaced the theromstat, checked the compression, change the plugs all are good, ran it...
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    70 hp 2 stroke - fuel pump question (kit??)

    Starving for fuel, runs with it only pumping the bulb. Looks like I need a new fuel pump, the pumps cost about (est $350) part 5007420. Do they make kits for this fuel pump? And where can I find one?
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    2000 70 hp - power only with pumping bulb

    Starts fine, after a few minutes, loses rpms. Took it out to try to run to blow it out thinking fuel related issue. Discovered it will run wot when primer bulb is pumped continuously, bulb itshard. Sounds like it is starving for fuel. Where to start? fuel pump or carb? Please help.
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    2000 70 hp Johnson 2 stroke - Carb ?, RPM loss

    I had idling problems, thought it was a fuel issue, blew the carb with compressed air and readjusted low idle on carb to specs. Idles better on initial start, but then goes into SLOW mode, can not get RPM up. Checking thermostat, plugs, wires etc per the forum. Question, when I pump the...
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    70 hp 2000 Johnson - choke

    The choke is part of my ignition switch, when I push the choke in, it is not engaging the choke mechanism in the engine. Where should I start, new ignition switch or the linkage?
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