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    Thermostat - 1989 70hp Johnson

    How important is it to have the thermostat in the engine. Is it ok to leave it out. I'm asking because my engine is overheating with it in. I went out and bought a new therm. and installed it. It does not overhreat @ idle, but about 10 sec. after planning out it overheats. I have a flats boat...
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    1989 70 Johnson - Will Not Idle

    I have rebuilt the carbs, replaced all the fuel lines, filters & spark plugs. Compression is good as well. Also, there are no needles to adjust on the carbs, all jets are non adjustable. When idling "in-gear" or "out-of-gear" the engine will studder a little, cough & stop (especially in gear I...
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