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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I got the cylinder heads resurfaced and new head gaskets installed, and new water pump impeller. Toke the boat out to today and pretty much the same issue. It ran at reduced power and after about a min started to cut in and out and then all the way out and wouldn't restart. I found an old...
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    i wont use sealer. but if look at the pictures of my heads you'll see 2 diff type of head gaskets used. the right one had some gasket sealer and the left didn't. the left leaked the most and is the type of gaskets i purchased. more then likely the head was not checked for flatness when that...
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I asked because i had seen other postings on a different website saying that the old timers used it anyways.
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I got my heads flat and have new head gaskets that say to use no sealer! Would you use sealer anyways? and what type?
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    Evinrude/Johnson gasket sealer alternative?

    I guess the Evinrude gasket sealer is no longer available, What is a good alternative for it? What does the present outboard manufactures specify?
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    Im trying to get a water pump kit ordered, after going from one discontinued number to another, the last number appears to 0384465. Problem is there are several on ebay, but some of them have different looking impeller housing configurations. I might need to just take it apart first to see what...
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    that's a lot of valve grinding compound!
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    Found bad head gaskets, probably caused by by water pump
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    Found this today! Head gaskets and water pump also ordered today!
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I did the link and sync on the Evinrude today! I'm not sure if im correct in my understanding of the procedure. I aligned the marks on the cap and dist plate when the roller was centered top mark. Then proceeded to to adjust the throttle cam yoke to align the lower mark with the roller. That...
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    Do you know a good source for parts look-up? I can't seem to find good number for a water pump kit for a 1969 85hp starflite
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I see the wiring diagram shows a temp light on this engine application! I will test that
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I retired 1yr ago after working 35yrs as an auto mechanic and currently still an aircraft mechanic! I can read and understand a manual. What do you mean by overheat horn? No reference to that in the service manual. Have i replaced the water pump? Not yet! But if OMC had a service bulletin to...
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    Something to ponder over! While putting my carbs back on the engine and trying to get everything reset i noticed when i turn the key to the on position the choke partially applies. I have a separate toggle switch for the choke and when i work that switch it applies firmly full on. I did a little...
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I had the problem with the old cap also
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    All the reed valves are in place and a new fuel pump. compressions still 115 to 120. When the amplifier is defective, is it just no spark?
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    382480
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I did notice something that i just dismissed as a one time thing, but i find some water under the engine cover. Not much, just enough to notice. Can these engines ever have a problem with excessive exhaust back pressure?
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    I removed the carbs and opened them up! They are very clean, high speed orifices are clean, all passages clear!
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    The fuel tank in this boat is way up in the bow! The fuel pump is original, so i ordered a new one and will try it out. I will bring a fuel tank from my fishing boat that has the same connections on it and try that too. If neither of those things help, i will remove the carbs for cleaning.
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