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    low compression top cylinder

    After compression test I i started tearing down the engine i cant see any damage to piston or bore the pistons however do wiggle , is this normal or is this a sign of bad rings? havent removed pistons yet have to get a 12 point socket . i guess ill be able to tell more after they are...
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    Johnson55el78s hard to start wont idle

    I was having trouble with the engine being hard to start after running. thought it was a flooding issue rebuilt both carbs still had trouble. then discovered that the diaghram in the fuel pump had tiny holes in it so I replaced it with a repair kit. now it is acting like its starving for...
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    Force 70 overheating

    Force 70 overheats at idle and at full throttle. It does not when running somewhere between. Pulled thermostat off and checked to see if it opens and closes with heat to it and it does. Any suggestions?
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    Carb and tank position

    Can someone please tell me if having the fuel tank positioned above the motor will cause flooding. I have replaced needle seats and floats. I dont know what else it could be. thanks
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    78 johnson 55 flooding

    I have trouble with the engine flooding after it is shut off for a while after running. I replaced both needle and seats on the carb as well as the floats. It is a pontoon boat that had the portable gas tanks on it. they were sitting on the pontoons in the back so I moved them up above the...
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