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    gas line Bulb

    I just got a new omc gas line today The bulb is 20 inches from the tank not near the outboard will it work ok and how do you prime the line to get the bulb hard????? (built in Tank)
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    Rpm Loss Help???

    I have a 1991 johnny 70 hp vro removed. Ran boat today first time in about 3 weeks, would only turn 5500 rpm (usually will turn 6000) Had an extra person today so I did not give it much thought. But while trying to out run a storm at the end of the day it dropped from 5500 to 4800 would not run...
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    Power Loss 70 hp Johnson 1991

    While running my boat today it experienced a power loss would only run @2500 Rpm. I pumped the Bulb it was firm and made no change, also shut down motor and dissconected tan/blue wire to temp sensor. Motor was not hot could hold my hand on cylinder head. This made no change either, after...
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    throtle up to Start??

    91 70 hp johnson every time I start the engine I have to throttle it up to keep it running. The key choke will start it but will not keep it running have to throttle up to 1500-1800 for a minute and then it runs great Air temp is only in the 40-50 degree range Carbs rebuilt and fuel pump replaced???
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    parts online???

    I need a temp sensor for a 91 70 hp Johnson <br />J70TLEIE #GO263321 I am about an hours drive from a dealer. It has a tan and blue wire. Occassionally it will kick motor into SLOW mode shut down restart every thing is fine ??? Just want to replace it unless some one has a better idea???
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    2500 max rpm

    I ran my boat today 91 70 hp johnson ran great most of the morning then when going to another spot it would not run over 2500 rpm. seemed like something was killing the spark? I checked bulb it was tight. finally took off and ran fine. new carb kits, fuel pump, good compression, may be time...
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    91 70 hp johnson loading up

    I just had the carbs rebuilt and fuel pump replaced, Boat ran fine for about 1 hour then when it started it was very hesistant when trying to get on plane did this like twice in a row I checked the bulb one time it was not completely hard i squeezed it didnt make a difference ran fine later any...
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    Idle RPM on 70hp johnson

    I just got my boat out of the shop had all the carbs rebuilt and engine tuned. Idle rpm is about 1100 rpm on the ears. I thought this was a little high. Mechanic said he likes to set older johnnys at that rpm mine is a 1991???
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    carb cleaning

    I am going to get a manual Sunday for my 91 70 hp johnson. Can the average "Joe" pull off the carbs on this motor. Boat runs great 2000-5000rpm range but does poorly on slow rpm. Also do you need any special tools for the carbs. Boat has been sitting about 8 months compression good, all...
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    Vro Plug

    I just bought a boat the mechanic disabled the VRO pump(wires) I want to take the tank out as I need room for another battery , what can I plug the hole into the engine with??? Thanks Your advice is greatly apprerciated I love this forum
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    Manuel for 1991 70hpJohnson

    I went to the link above I could not find a Manual for this engine any suggestions. Happy New Year Everyone Jay
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    Primer /Choke

    On a 1991 Johnson 70 Hp does the red piece on the choke /primer cyleniod point to the front or back of the boat for automatic when depressing key???
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    Help 70 hp starting problems

    I just bought a 1991 Javelin 353, dealer ran boat Sat in a tank ran well went to lake today to fish and boat would not start. We flooded it trying to use choke hooked to key. Came home put new plugs in. only way boat will run is to pump throttle with it out of gear starts right up idle back to...
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