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    breakin fuel mix

    I just rebuilt my 1984 235 hp johnson outboard and it fired up on the first turn of the key sounds great too. I mixed the fuel at 3ozs per gallon but need to know if that is right. I have heard from 3oz to 4oz per gallon of gas but dont know how many gallons for the breakin period are needed...
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    65hp Merc compression

    My friend has a 65 hp Merc 1970 that has been sitting on his pontoon for 2 years without running we checked the compression by turning it over with the key and the top cylinder shows 125 number 2 shows 115 number 3 shows 75 and the bottom number 4 shows 55, could it be from sitting and not being...
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    johnson 235 intake

    I am replacing the intake on my Johnson 235 outbaord after a rebuild ,is there anything i need to lookout for and what in the best sealant
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    Torque

    I need the torque for a 1984 Johnson 235 hp outboard crankcase to block and piston rod bolts. Neither are included in the manual I assume they are the same as the 225 hp but would like to make sure the 225 is listed as 42 - 44 ft lb for the rod bolts and 60 - 80 in lb for the crankcase to...
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    omc sealents for rebuilding

    just wondering where everyone is buying the sealents to do rebuilds, rebuilding a johnson 235 1984 outboard and need to get some needle bearing grease, omc gasket sealing compound and some gel seal II. Thanks Bill
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    no spark

    I have an 85 hp chrysler outboard 1981 that is getting no spark at the coil. The manual says that I should have at least 9.5 Volts on the blue wire (ignition wire) on the pole that is connected to the engine block but I only have about .108 v on the blue wire. How to I find the problem, the...
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    chrysler what year

    I just bought an 85 hp chrysler that does not have a model number anywhere, it is an older outboard white in color with the belt for an alternator or generator. I found these numbers on the intake 498167 block 438010 and K328550 on the mount bracket x19000 and 869072-1 nothing states serial or...
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    winterize

    I am winterizing my Mercruiser 5.7 2004 motor and cannot find the starboard side brass plug to let the water out, I have looked all around the starter above the oil pan and it is not in the same place as the port side. Can anyone tell me where to find it
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    chrysler ignition problem

    I have an 1979 chrysler 85 hp and I cannot get the starter to turn over unless I jump the solenode . Checked the ignition switch and it seems to be fine lights work and pump works radio is not working either. checked fuses and they are fine also checked for any broken wires and all look good...
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    johnson 235 block

    does anyone know where I can buy a good used johnson 235hp outboard block. needs to fit 1984
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    power tilt

    I pulled the powerhead on my 235 johnson outboard disconnecting all wiring but now I need to tilt my lower end up to trailer the boat to storage. I have a green and blue wire on one plug and a double black on another plug that goes to the power tilt I tried to jump them off a battery with no...
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    Burnt Heads

    Looks like I fried the number 1 and number 4 cylinder heads on my 1984 235 Johnson outboard the cylinder walls are not to bad (very light scoring) in the block, but the head looks like raw cast iron in 1 on the port and 4 on the starbord side. They are pitted so bad they cannot be repaired, what...
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    235 johnson powerhead

    I have a overheated and scored powerhead from my 235 hp 1984 johnson (2nd time) are there anyother compatable powerheads that will bolt on to my outdrive like the 225hp
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    engine froze

    I just picked up an 1986 85hp Force outboard that has been sitting for 5 years but I cant get it to turn over. Could it be rusted the guy that gave it to said it ran when he stored it (outside). Any suggestions?
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    water pump

    can anyone help, I can't get the shift linkage disconected to remove the lower end. so I can replace the water pump. I have a 1984 johnson 235 outboard and the disconnect seems to be located under the engine and carbs right in the center. How do I get to that?
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