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    1985 235 power head swap

    So the power head on my 1979 Johnson 235 had some pretty bad engine damage from failed rings. I bought a used power head online which appears to be from a 1985 235. Engine is identical besides the exhaust cover, same bubble back style just a spot for something to mount on it. I only got the...
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    1985 235 power head into 1979 235 outboard

    So the power head on my 1979 Johnson 235 had some pretty bad engine damage from failed rings. I bought a used power head online which appears to be from a 1985 235. Engine is identical besides the exhaust cover, same bubble back style just a spot for something to mount on it. I only got the...
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    1985 235 power head into 1979 235 outboard, high idle

    So the power head on my 1979 Johnson 235 had some pretty bad engine damage from failed rings. I bought a used power head online which appears to be from a 1985 235. Engine is identical besides the exhaust cover, same bubble back style just a spot for something to mount on it. I only got the...
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    Engine idle issue

    I bought this engine that had been sitting for a few years. A 1979 johnson 235. I estimate it was sitting for 3 to maybe 5 years. I went through the carbs, replaced the water pump and lower unit oil. Engine wasn't stuck or hard to turn. I got it running but it has a really hard time idling. Only...
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