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    What type of gas tank for '79 Johnson 35hp?

    Maybe materials changed over the years.----When cap is on tight and no hose connected , the tank is sealed.---If left open they could rust.----I have seen some where insides where sad looking.----Most of the time they are pristine.
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    What type of gas tank for '79 Johnson 35hp?

    Agreed, they are the best.----Many plastic tanks suffer from broken / leaking pick up tubes inside the tank.
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    Yamaha 90 2-stroke air hose?

    Post a picture from further away to show the location.
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    Water Jacket Cover and Thermostat Housing Bolts

    Just leave it alone.----No harm done by leaving it at 100 inch lbs !!
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    Heters Boat

    Likely has fins and if you like people coming over to talk you at the boat ramp than it is a good deal.
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    Pet surgery cost😮

    Had a stray kitty show up in the winter.----Then showed up injured.----$1000 in surgery.----Gave us a 20% discount since it was a stray.-----No regrets at all and he helps keep mice away around the yard.
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    What type of gas tank for '79 Johnson 35hp?

    That is the correct and quality fuel tank.------I suggest replacing the 2 o-rings.----There is one on the outlet valve.----There is one on the valve that lets air into the tank.----The 2 wee pins are those valves.
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    Yamaha 90 2-stroke air hose?

    Were you running the motor on a hose ?---Boat launched and at a dock ?
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    Fuel filter

    Most fuel pumps have a fine screen.----Really all you need.
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    1981 70 Johnson. How to manually raise motor...

    The decal seems to be from that era.----But post the model number.----And where is the thrust pin?
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    Johnson 90 hp a weird one

    Some simple trouble shooting will what the issue in minutes.----Good luck with it.
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    How to interpret control cable number

    You need to adjust the black threaded thingy ( trunnion ) on the cable.
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    Johnson 90 hp a weird one

    ???----If you look closely at the cover you will see the METAL pieces.----Wires have been know to short to them----I can not touch your motor.-----But good luck with your motor.
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    Johnson 90 hp a weird one

    Do not run this motor until you correct the issue.---Plug wires shorted to the cowling ??------Make sure high speed jets are clean.----Check flywheel key.----Does spark jump a gap of 7/16" on each lead?-----Running with tested VRO ?----Conventional pump mounted directly over pulse port on intake...
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    90 Johnson 60hp off idle problem

    The latest water pump kit has the parts / instructions for the cooling system upgrade.----A wise man would act on this.
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    90 Johnson 60hp off idle problem

    There was a service bulletin in 1994 to move the tell tale fitting to the top of the block.----Therefor motor has not been at a shop that cared I think.----Just my opinion.
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    1987 Johnson VRO70 Model # J70TLCUR

    No , it has an electronic module attached to the pump.
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    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Not uncommon to find wiring like a bowl of spaghetti on older boats.
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    90 Johnson 60hp off idle problem

    Invest or borrow a proper compression gauge and post the numbers..-----Baffling to me why all these parts had to be replaced.----Any visible scoring when head was off ??----Does the tell tale hose originate off the side of the block, or was it moved to the top ?
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    1972 25hp evinrude water over flow issue

    A gasket could not leak that much.----Look carefully at bottom of cylinder head.----Stop video if you must.----Owner should post picture when head is off.
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