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    Tilt Trim sender question

    I recently put a used tilt/trim on my 85 70hp johnson and i also put a used sender on there. I did not have a gauge so I bought the correct gauge for it. But it appears the sender is faulty . I believe it is wired correctly. Ignition to 12V or I on the gauge, Ground to black, and sig to the...
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    Engine cover seal cleaning

    I have an 85 johnson 70hp that is white and the engine cover seal should be white. unfortunately over the years the rubber has had moisture and mold, salt, dust, and pollen on it and now it is almost black i color. From a distance it looks like a black pin stripe but up close it looks like...
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    Adding tilt and trim

    i have a 1985 Johnson 70hp and i would like to add Tilt and Trim to it. I would like to find a used one but i am not sure what years will fit and what models are compatable. it appears from the OMC site that late 70s to early 90s 60hp -150hp range will fit but i am not 100% sure. Are they easy...
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    1985 VRO disconnect?

    I am bringing a 1985 70hp VRO back from sleeping. I was planning on disconnecting the VRO and running premix. Any reasons why i should not? FYI: 1985 VRO's did not have warning buzzers to let you know it was out of oil. so if it stops working i will have a nice chunk for the recycle bin. i was...
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    fix the Mercury or Johnson

    I am also weighing my options. basically i had a bad day Saturday and hit a rock with my lower unit and it is still in the pond. Like i said bad day. I have a 79 merc 70hp with good compression but the lower end is in the pond.(it broke above the lower unit ) I have a brother in-law that has a...
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    Repair merc or replace with johnson

    i posted earlier about compatibility of lower units. i am also weighing my options. basically i had a bad day Saturday and hit a rock with my lower unit and it is still in the pond. Like i said bad day. i have a 79 merc 70hp with good compression but the lower end is in the pond.(it broke above...
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    60hp and 70hp motor compatibility lower end

    Lets just say i had a bad day fishing. i was planing about 20mph when my lower end hit a rock. Yes it is in the bottom of the lake. it broke off just above the lower end bolts. so my question is this does a 86 60hp lower components fit a 79 70hp powerhead? basically i need from the powerhead...
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    battery equalizer? does it work?

    i was thinking of trying battery equalizer in my battery. any thoughts on it?
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    will an Airguide Tach work for me?

    i am thinking of buying an Airguide marine tachometer. This is model number 1033 and is for Mercury outboard motors.<br />i don't have the manual or know where to get one.<br />i was wondering if it would work on my 1979 70hp?
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    New e10 Gas troubles?

    has anyone else been having E10 gas trouble?<br />i think the new 10% ethanol gas has been cleaning out my fuel system.<br /><br />The new E10 gas is starting to be used and has been cleaning out my fuel system into my carb.<br />mainly the lower float valve.<br /><br />i have put a better fuel...
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    New e10 Gas troubles?

    has anyone else been having E10 gas trouble?<br />i think the new 10% ethanol gas has been cleaning out my fuel system.<br /><br />The new E10 gas is starting to be used and has been cleaning out my fuel system into my carb.<br />mainly the lower float valve.<br /><br />i have put a better fuel...
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    sears (clinton)lower unit oil?

    i am still working on my old 67 sears 3.5 (it's the same lower end as the eska)<br />i am reassembling the lower end but i am not sure what or how much lower end oil? Grease? to put in.<br />When i opened it it was Dry.<br />it does not look like it has run in a real long time so i am not...
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    Sears (clinton) impeller

    i am looking for a source of the water pump impeller.<br />its a 1966/67 Sears 3.5hp (clinton) <br />the impeller is about 1" dia and 1 1/2 " long<br />the drive shaft is 7/16 dia.<br /><br />strange?<br /><br />i am also looking for a prop.
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    1967 Winner Tiki

    I am the proud owner of a new 1967 Winner Tiki <br />it has a quadra-lift hull.<br />it is a really well made boat with alot of years left.<br /> <br />
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    looking for new or used reverse lock

    its for a 1979 70hp.<br />its discontinued and mine is pretty rusty.<br />i think its part #70692 but not 100% sure<br />if i had the guts i would remove it and make a new one but i am sure i will need to destroy it to get it off.<br />any used ones hanging around?<br />NOS?
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    fuel pump rebuild questions

    i rebuilt the fuel pump and the check valves are different. its a 1979 merc 70hp. <br />one is aluminum with a rubber seat the other is anodized metal with a plastic seat.<br />the instructions said place the red one facing up and the white one down.<br />i noted how they came out but it may not...
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    tuning my 70hp

    I have a 1979 70hp and i am new to outboard motors but not new to motors.<br />lets just say this: it has a rebuilt fuel pump, and the carbs were cleaned and new kit put into them, new plugs, new gas, and the compression is about 110+- cold<br />if i have a too rich of an idle mixture would the...
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