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    Installing water pump on 73 johnson 85 hp

    I am expecting my parts to come in for my water pump and have have a question on installing the water pump.<br /><br />There are 7 bolts on the lower shaft; 4 under the cavity, three on the end of the shaft, plus the ones on the water pump housing. What should I torque these to since the ones...
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    Correct parts to order for water pump 85 hp 73 johnson?

    I am replacing my water pump with the help of ezeke and others.<br /><br />Just want to make sure I am buying the right parts<br />Here are the parts below<br /><br />439140 water pump kit w/housing<br />housing is beat up<br /><br />314937 exhaust seal<br />seal is worn<br /><br />314765 guide...
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    Need to know what parts to replace on water pump

    Need to know what parts to replace on water pump <br />(73 Johnson 85 HP Model ESL73)<br /><br /><br />Background :<br /><br />With the help of Ezeke determined my boat was likely overheating( hot horn went off) due to water pump. He guided me in removing all bolts and shift cable. Shaft was...
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    Removing lower shaft on 85 hp Johnson 1973

    I am removing the lower shaft on my 85 hp 73 johnson. All 7 bolts removed and shift cable pin under carb removed. The shaft will only drop a few millimeters, more on the back end. <br /><br />Took Ezekes suggestion and placed lower shaft in water bucket enough to cover propeller with muffs on...
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    Removing lower gearcase on 73 johnson 85 hp

    Afteroon boaters<br /><br />One quick question. I was getting feedback from ezeke on removing the lower gearcase. I have all the bolts removed and shift lever but it still won't come down. Ezeke gave me some good suggestions that I will try tonight but I just remembered something while at...
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    Questions in removing lower shaft from 73 Johnson

    I am removing the lower shaft to get at the water pump.<br /><br />So far I removed 7 bolts,One in front of the trim tab, one holding the trim tab,One hidden above the trim tab. amd four bolts below the cavitation plate. I have also removed the small bolt holding the shift rod under the...
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    85Johnson water pump replacement

    I have some questions on removing the water pump.<br />I apreciate everyones help in isoalting the problem. I am just in the planning stages so I want to make sure I understand the steps.<br /><br />As ezeke mentioned these are the general steps to remove the water pump. I have a few questions...
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    Overheating Johnson troubleshooting

    I have an 85hpjohnson model esl73. It starts and runs fine,but while I had the muffs on today in the yard the hot horn went off, so I turned off the motor immediately. From past readings it could be the thermostat or water pump. I am new to boat motors while great with cars. In any case, I do...
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