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    Starboard cylinders overheating, but no thermostat installed

    I have a 1978 Johnson 85 hp. Boat sat for about 5 months but the motor was really struggling to run the last time I was out. Turns out I had a misfire (probably from when I got the boat 1 year ago). I replaced all 4 coils, took the boat out a few days ago and she ran better than ever! After a...
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    Tilt trim motor working but engine won’t move

    1978 Johnson 85 hp (85etlr78c). Was out on the water when my tilt trim started acting up. I was raising and lowering the tilt trim a bunch of times and then it basically stopped lifting the engine. Sat in storage for 4 months. Just started working on it again and it looks like a trim cap seal...
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