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    Throttle range issue, routing out problems.

    Having a little trouble getting the full range out of the control box and engine with the new cable. It was tuned for the broken one, but namely I want to know exactly what this part of the engine is/does and what the switch that it touches, for now. I dont believe this was "activating" before...
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    OMC control cable questions.

    My throttle cable is FUBAR. Its for a 1978 Johnson 35hp. I know its a 400 type control cable but its hard to find a used one with all the hardware on it. Ive found a few possible sale posts but none of the sellers know what they have or will even respond. Im not looking for a new one as none...
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    Running horrible. 1978 Johnson seahorse 35.

    I had it running before, but the idle was miserable and wouldn't hold. Wfter replacing the plugs, the coils and wires, and checking the carb... It idles great, but runs like hot dung. Heres a video Anybody knowledgeable of these engines? I sure am not. My knowledge of engines drops at the 90s...
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    70's Johnson seahorse 35 issues?

    So, i bought a boat for 200 bucks and got it on the water after installing seats, a new impeller, and e few other basics to get it floating. And sure enough, it float and drives. But with 35 horses you'd assume it could push 3 people on a 14' aluminum StarCraft Holiday more than 15mph. It...
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    Furst boat and first restoration project, have some questions.

    Hey y'all. I'm new to the boat world, and to the restoration world, but i came across a 1972 StarCraft Holiday 14 with a '78 Johnson seahorse 35hp outboard. That's all I know about it. I got it for 200 bucks, including the trailer. It has no leaks, engine starts and ran fine, has electric...
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