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  1. Thirsty Endgrain

    "New" '84 Johnson 90HP V4 - questions

    Hi again, different engine this time. Just picked up an '84 90hp V4 that has been sitting for about 10 years, but looks to have not been used and abused. I couldn't properly do a compression test when I got it, didn't have muffs and I've read it's not good to even do a comp test without water...
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    '77 Johnson 70HP teardown - questions

    Hello, well as per another post down below I've recently purchased a boat with a motor (what could go wrong?), it was stuck in forward (and I couldn't start the engine) and found a frozen shift linkage rod. Currently rebuilding the lower unit now, waiting for seals. On the the top: I had forced...
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    '77 Johnson 70hp Stuck in forward

    New and first boat. 1964 Glasspar Seafair with a '77 Johnson 70hp outboard. Top cover says "Stinger 75", but tag says 70EL77S. Anyway. Still haven't gotten it to start yet, PO said it runs. But I'm finding a lot of questionables. There are little bolts missing here and there, carb cover was...
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    Kill switch question on '77 Johnson

    HI all, I just picked up a '64 Glasspar Seafair and I have some questions regarding the killswitch on the particular remote throttle I have. First, is the little 3 prong pink stub a kill switch? I'm new to boats, go easy on me eh? ;) I was assuming it was, and is missing some piece, so I went...
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    1964 Glasspar Seafair Sedan - minor restore w/questions.

    Hi all, first post here. This place is a wonderful wealth of information and I'm enjoying reading about everyone's adventures! TIA to everyone. This is my first boat, I just wanted an inexpensive, rewarding, and time-efficient way to get out on the water and hang, whale-watch, go fishing etc...
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