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    Changing impeller on a 1970(ish) 1.5hp Johnson

    Hello, I am looking for info on changing the impeller on this motor. Some smoke coming out of the telltale with not much water. Thoughts? Thank you, Jay
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    1969 Johnson 1 1/2 hp fuel mixture?

    Just wondering what the ratio is? The decals are worn/gone, but I'm pretty sure it's a 1 1/2 horse. Thanks, Jay
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    Fuel mixture for 1969 Johnson 1 1/2 hp

    Just wondering what the ratio is? The decals are worn/gone, but I'm pretty sure it's a 1 1/2 horse. Thanks, Jay
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    Water in lower unit oil.......1970's Johnson 9.9?????

    Changed out the gear oil this morning and found water coming out first, maybe 100ml of it. I wasn't impressed... Refilled with fresh oil but took off the prop first, not sure what I was looking for, I'm pretty green when it comes to this stuff. When I looked at the inside end of the prop I saw...
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    Water in lower unit

    So I went to do my annual lower unit oil change yesterday and was surprised to see a drizzle of water come out first as I turned the screw open. There was also some very, very fine grindings covering the magnetic bottom screw. I was just wondering how normal/serious this issue is. The...
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    Disconnecting cables from outboard

    First and foremost I am really green to this stuff so I have a newbie question. Could someone let me know the best method of disconnecting the acceleration/reverse cables from my outboard. I am trying to remove the motor for transom replacement. I thought it would be obvious, like the...
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    First Restoration project

    Hello all, I'm new here and brand new to this hobby. I found an older boat going for a song, but needs TLC. It's a 15' Princecraft, I have no idea what year, pushed by a 50 horse Merc - mid 80's. I've never done any restoration projects, and am enjoying reading all the good info I've found...
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