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    Tel Tale ...'84 70 HP (Update.. Fixed!!)

    Just changed impeller / housing and have had my boat out 2X since. Get OK pee stream at start up, but almost nothing on the lake. Cylinders are a little warm, but I would not say excessive. I can put my hand on the heads, but would not want it there for more than a second or 2. I sealed my...
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    Impeller Changed (Lake test rep. and question)

    Well, I got 'er done! :) :) Housing changed and all. The guy with the 85hp that said that the shift connector is the hardest part is right on! Also, I was a little disappointed as my kit didn't have the little plate that goes on the top of the housing (when the engine is assembled...
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    Greasing wheel end of steering cable..?

    Found the zerks by the engine no prob, but didn't see any zerks by the wheel end? Assume it is a rack and pinion? as it is a long bar under the console. Is there a cover to take off to grease the rack? This boat has been sitting (inside) for almost 10 years hence the concern..<br /><br...
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    Trailer Light Woes... (Fixed!)

    Had a light out, side marker that didn't work and night lights (when headlights on) didn't work on one side. <br /><br />I have 2 side markers (work with headlights) I beefed up the connections and cleaned them and got that working. Had a bulb out. Had a replacement that looked Identical, but...
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    Braces (teeth) Think doc has them too tight

    My just turned teenager has had braces on for a half a year now. They are so tight they hurt all the time and her teeth have been overlapping for at least 3 weeks now. They overlap by about 3/32 inch (all front upper teeth). Orthodontist office says its normal and will straighten out, but I...
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    74 Johnson 4HP Pee stream pressure question

    Was wondering how hard water should shoot from this engine. Am getting OK amount of water out of the holes, but it isn't blasting or anything. <br /><br />Thanks in advance for any comments.<br /><br />Jeff
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    Wanting to get Avitar here - All set! Thanks

    What sites do you recommend for hosting your pic for your avitar? I want to get an avitar up. Is there any inexpensive / free hosting sites that would work good for this?<br /><br />Thanks for any tips.<br /><br />Jeff
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    Anyone else see CC Barrelstern on Ford Commercial?

    Nice Chris Craft (?) on Ford commercial. It's played on all of the latest American Idol shows. I think it is an explorer pulling it. Canoes on trailer come down hill and Explorer is able to power up so the boat doesn't get hit. Looks just like the Chris Craft Barrelstern that was on eBay a...
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    How'd you get your screen name?

    Don't know if this has gone around here, but regardless, I'll start:<br /><br />Straightup - My hobbies other than boating are Remote Controlled Aircraft and Bass Guitar. Most of my 10 RC planes have more power (thrust) than weight. The smaller ones can be released out of my hand and scream...
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    '84 Johnson 70 Sitting longer than I thought

    I purchased a boat last winter. It is a Rinker 153V 1984 with Johnson 70 model # J70TLCRD. The boat never was stored outside a day of its life, was my brother in laws, and has less than 30 hours use on it. <br /><br />It turns out it’s been sitting longer than I thought. Hasn’t been run for...
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    2C mower runns dies runns dies (FIXED!!)

    Have a toro 5 HP mower. Starts fine, then quits after about 3 to 5 seconds. Acts like the safety is kicking in - like when you hit something (I guess you know by now that I've hit stuff before) heehe. Anyway, it is 14 years old, so don't know how much life is left in it. Probably has 250...
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    Kill Switch Outer Part '84 Johnson 70

    Have a small item for my '84 Johnson 70 that is broke. It is the<br />plastic outer part on the safety kill switch. My engine is model #<br />J70TLCRD and serial # J5980520.<br /><br />The part is the plastic piece that the cord connects to. Where the<br />cord connects is kind of triangle...
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    Wide Open Throttle How much use

    I heard that it is not good to run I/O's full throttle for long periods of time. Maybe just fiction? Anyway, so that's how I treated my I/O. Now I have an '84 Johnson 70 outboard and heard that with the loop scavaging that they run best at full throttle.<br /><br />Anyone have any comments on...
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    2 tanks or 1 for 1984 Johnson 70 OB

    Really glad to be part of this site!<br /><br />I have a Jonson 70 OB on a Rinker V153. It has 2 above deck tanks right now that need replacing. I think I found a 12 gallon tank that fits under my ledge where the 2 tanks are now.<br /><br />Do you think I should stay with 2 tanks? I think it...
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    Another what year.. For 2 Johnsons

    I have two Johnson outboards.<br /><br />One is a 4 HP and the Model is 4W74R. I am assuming it is a 1974.<br /><br />The other is a mid 80's 70 HP. Model # on that one is J70TLCRD.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any info.. <br /><br />Jeff
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    Runabout Side Ski storage walls pulling out

    I just purchased an excellent condition Rinker V153. For a 21 year old boat the condition is fantastic as it is less than 30 hours use and never stored outside. <br /><br />Then interior is in showroom condition except for the side walls of the ski storage area along both sides of the boat...
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    Water Ski Saucer Who's used them

    Hi all,<br /><br />My first post here and looking forward to being part of the group. This forum has a good reputation and was recommended to me highly.<br /><br />Just brought home my 4th boat that I've owned other than using the folks boat heavily in my teens. So really 5 boats used in all...
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