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    Cracked Block or not?

    Why run it every 2 weeks ?
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    2003 70 HP Johnson / Suzuki running rich

    ???----This motor does not have carburetors at all !!!---
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    Low power question

    How did this motor run for you last season ?----Post the results of a compression test.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more on each lead ?----Does bulb on hose go hard when you operate it.------And stop running this motor till you find the issue.-----A blocked carburetor will starve one...
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    2003 70 HP Johnson / Suzuki running rich

    How did you determine it is running " rich"?---What is your motor doing / not doing?----What trouble shooting has been done ?
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    1982 Johnson 7.5hp Backfires but No Start (Wrong Carb?)

    Remove low speed mixture needle.----Post picture of the tip.----Some have been known to be molested.-----The screw sticks out too far of the cowling as well.
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    Mercury 70

    Blue stripes on the cowling ?----I would guess it is a 1983 model.----What information do you seek.-----Install a new water pump impeller before launching the boat.
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    1970 4HP Johnson

    It is indeed a short shaft.----A long shaft would have a 5" spacer between lower unit and exhaust housing.-----Hurry to this site---leroysramblings-----Learn all there is to know about working on maintaining small motors.
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    1970 4HP Johnson

    Sorry , but it is NOT a long shaft !!----What is the model # of this motor?
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    50HP evintude tiller fuel connector question

    So there were no mechanixs in your area.----Do you trust an 8 or 10 speed automatic transmission in a pick up truck ?
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    is a 60hp outboard too small for this boat

    When I look at say a 1963 Johnson 10 HP it is big.-----When you take the cowling off everything is easy to work on.----It weighs 64 lbs I believe.-----Some modern 5 HP 4 strokes weigh in at 60 lbs.-----Yes the Mercury " super 10 " was actually about 16 HP they say.----And no reverse gear to rob...
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    Fried Raccoon anyone???

    They will come back from a few miles away.-----Bit of humor here.------I heard one guy was selling his homing pigeon for the 15th time on E-Bay.
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    Does this indicate water in lower unit oil?

    The 71 model 25 HP is the ultimate in light weight performance.------Easy to maintain and consumable parts are everywhere at reasonable prices.----EG---Ignition coils were $30 about 50 years ago and still about that price today.
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    Can Rollers Damage the hull?

    Also think about hitting bumps or a railway track.----The more rollers ( in the correct place ) the better in supporting the load.-----Bunk trailers do a better job on rough bumpy roads.
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    is a 60hp outboard too small for this boat

    The older motors were often lighter than modern motors !!!----A 1972 model 125 EVINRUDE was listed at 252 LBS----A much newer Evinrude V-4 90 was at 301 lbs.-----A 1953 model 25 was listed at 85 lbs ------The 71 model 25 was much lighter ( 80 lbs ) then a newer 1982 25 HP at 101 lbs.
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    Boat and motor given to me

    Those never had an oil reservoir mounted on the motor!!-----If you want to use VRO then at least check oil output.-----And follow procedure in the manual to test it.----Clean or replace oil filter in the oil tank.
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    50HP evintude tiller fuel connector question

    Have never seen the book or manual that Diplomasta has been reading !!!!
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    Boat and motor given to me

    VRO= Variable Ratio Oiling.-----A unit ( if in good condition ) that automatically mixes gas and oil in you 2 stroke motor.
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    Serial number means ...?

    Post picture of the cowling if in original graphics.
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    New wiring harness for 1979 70hp?

    Contact---CDI----electronics.-----They may be able to help.
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    Serial number means ...?

    Might just need low speed mixture screws opened 1/8th turn at a time.----Often that simple adjustment gets rid of bogging.
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