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    1984 Johnson 70hp 2 stroke

    I was able to test the overheat alarm. It buzzed away. I definitely didn't hear that on the water when the motor was smoking badly.
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    1984 Johnson 70hp 2 stroke

    I did not install a new water pump impeller. Water flowed strong and consistently out the pee hole so it didn't cross my mind to do so. Was unaware of an overheat horn. To think about it, I don't recall ever hearing a beep when I start the motor. That is now on my list. Lower compression in...
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    1984 Johnson 70hp 2 stroke

    I was out on the lake last week, going around 20mph. Went full throttle and it started to lose speed and rpm's. I backed it right off and turned the motor off. I turned around and saw a decent amount of smoke coming from under the cowl/motor cover. I then used the electric trolling motor to get...
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