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  1. HappyOurs1

    Idling Question (How slow for How Long) Can one Idle a 70Hp?

    I have a 1974 Johnson 70Hp Model (70ESLR74M) Saltwater Edition on a 1964 Evinrude Sweet Sixteen TriHull. I want to go fishing with this setup without Kicker about 12 Miles/ 20 Kilometers from home. I have tested the Engine @ slow speed in gear where the motor wont stall @ about 2.5 - 3.5 Knots...
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    1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 Boat (Small Leak)

    Recently Got myself one of these boats. Have tons of material relating to them, their construction, etc. I have had the boat out on the water now a hand full of time testing the motor etc, I lowered the trailer as to level out the boat and found in good weather the last few days a small drop of...
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    Sacrificial Zinc's (When Are they Needed?)

    I recently Purchased a1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 that hasn't been in water for 10+ years. During rebuilding the Water Pump, etc... I removed the Sacrificial Zinc's from the Motor. They appeared to have deteriorated quite a bit. My Question is: Should I put them back on, buy new ones, or since my...
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    1974 Johnson 70Hp Power Shift 2 -Loop Charged Motor Specs

    I recently purchased the above motor. Model# 70ESLR74M Work Done: Water Pump (Impeller) Rebuild kit Installed Changed Gear Case Lube New Plugs (Installed New Champion UL77V) Previously NGK Standard type plug Carburetor Tear Down & Rebuild (All components looked clean and as new compared to new...
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