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    70 Hp Johnson 1998 No Spark

    I have a 1998 Johnson 70 hp that I parked a few months ago and now it won't start. It has no spark at the plugs. I know these motors are notorius for having bad power packs. How can I rule out the saftey switch and other things before purchasing the power pack. I have checked all of the...
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    Volvo Penta 1997 4.3 GL Overheating

    I have a 97 volvo penta gl that we just got off the lake with. Started day out cooling well and then started to creep up as the day went along. When I purchased the boat, it never would heat up and I replaced the thermostat and that seemed to fix the problem. I had order a new impeller to be...
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    Volvo Penta 1997 4.3 GL Cooling System

    I recently purchased a 4 Winns with a volvo penta 4.3 GL charcoal. Took it out for the first time and the temperature gauge never got to 100 degrees. I have since replaced the thermostat and did some testing on the temperature sending unit and it was a little loose. The boat never was hot...
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    four Winns with a Volvo 4.3 look fors

    Looking at purchasing a 1997 Four Winns with a Volvo Penta 4.3 I am very unfamiliar with inboards of what to look for mechanically. Any suggestions of things to look for in this boat would be great. The boat itself is in great shape.
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    70 hp Johnson Overheating

    I have a 70 hp Johnson that I put on a 20 pontoon. When operating for long periods of time at full throttle, the overheat horn will go off. If I slow back to an idle it will turn off in just a few seconds. I have replaced the water pump and the thermostat has been removed by previous owner but...
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    1988 70 hp Evinrude Water Cooling issue!

    I have recently purchased a 1988 70hp Evinrude motor that I replaced the impeller on. This motor did not have the update done on the motor and has been done now. It seems like the motor does not have enough pressure out the telltale hose. It runs water out the midsection exhaust holes when...
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    Water pump replacement

    I recently replaced the water pump on my 70 hp evinrude and did the update as well. It seems like very little water runs out of the tattle tale and a lot out of the auxiliary exhaust. Is this common for the update.
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    1997 Vs. 1998 70 hp evinrude

    I am looking at purchasing a 1998 Evinrude 70hp and wanted to know the difference between the two motors and mounting. The motor does not have controls but I have a set of controls from a 1997. I have been told there is a lot of different things between the two motors.
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    70hp evinrude water pump replacement question

    I am replacing the water pump on my 88 70hp evinrude. When I pulled the pump, I noticed there was no o-ring between the impeller and the bottom plate. Does it require ? My kit came with an extra oring.
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    Evinrude Service Bulletin 2276

    I recently purchased a 1988 70 hp Evinrude that did not have the SB #2276 update to the telltale on the side of the block on the engine. I have the service bulletin but can not find the part numbers needed to buy the updated water pump kit. 0396729 is the old number but can not find the new...
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    Does a 1988 Evinrude 70 have SLOW?

    I recently purchase a 1988 Evinrude and was wondering if it had SLOW on it. Also how do you test the overheat horn on this boat.
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    50 hp evinrude Twisted Sleeve Cylinder, worth rebuilding?

    I have a 97 50hp Evinrude that was continually overheating and blowing the head gasket. The repair shop says the cylinder sleeves have turned and are blocking part of the exhaust causing extra compression then blowing out the head gasket. How common is this on this motor and is it worth...
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    1988 70 hp Evinrude VRO, Any concerns?

    I am looking at replacing my 50 hp evinrude with a 70 hp evinrude on my pontoon. I have found a 1988 model with the VRO than has been disconnected. Anything I should look for particularly before purchasing this motor.
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    50 hp SLOW

    I have a 50 hp evinrude that says is overheating and kicks into slow. I just replaced thermostat and impeller. Engine is cool to touch when running. I also replaced the power pack just over a year ago as well. Any ideas to trouble shoot.
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    Nissan NS70AS 70 hp

    I am looking at purchasing a Nissan 70 hp motor. It is a late 80's early 90's model. Anything I should make sure to look for before purchasing besides compression. Not sure about the 2 cylinder and it being a 70 hps. I am wanting to put it on to my pontoon that currently has a 50 hp evinrude.
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    50 hp evinrude power tilt and trim problems

    I have a 50 hp power tilt and trim that will not raise motor. It works on bench but does not lift on boat. It also leaks out top seal when in the down position. I just replaced top seal and seals on the ram cylinder. Any suggestions?
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