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    1979 70 Johnson shifting problem

    "With help from everyone at th "With help from everyone at this site, my engine is running better with only one more problem: Often, when I shift into forward gear, the gears chatter and there is often a sharp "clunk". If I shift with too much power, the boat goes into gear but lurches...
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    Spun prop How to tell

    "I have a 1979 70 hp Johnson o "I have a 1979 70 hp Johnson on a pontoon boat. After replacing a faulty rectifier and old plugs, my engine seemed to run great - except when I brought it up to over about 4000 RPMs. At that point the engine RPMs would increase, but the boat would slow down, as...
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    Johnson 70 hp not charging

    "My 1979 70 hp Johnson is runn "My 1979 70 hp Johnson is running well now except there is a problem with charging. The console guage indicates around 12 volts, my volt meter measurement on the battery read 12.75 with engine off, then 12.57 with engine running. There is not change in the...
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    1979 Johnson oil leak

    I have a 70 hp 1979 Johnson th I have a 70 hp 1979 Johnson that has shown a small amount of oil coming from the lower end - leaking out from in front of the prop. I noticed the leak on my driveway after running the boat for a few hours. Is this an oil seal gone bad? Does it mean water can...
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    1979 70 hp Johnson outboard RPMs

    I am trying to figure out the I am trying to figure out the correct RPM range on this outboard I purchased recently. The idle was way off and I'm wondering if the maximum RPM needs adjusting as well. At full throttle it registers 3000 rpm's. Can anyone help? Paul
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    Johnson 70 hp shifting problem

    "I have a 70 h.p. 1979 Johnson "I have a 70 h.p. 1979 Johnson outboard that doesn't run smoothly when I shift into forward gear. Unless I shift hard and with significant throttle, it seems to thump as if it's going in and out of gear. Once given moderate throttle, it runs fine and there is no...
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    Volvo Penta KAD43 chirping

    My Volvo Penta KAD43 has a per My Volvo Penta KAD43 has a persistent "chirping" and all the belts seem to be at the right tension. Anyone have any ideas about what might be causing this sound? Thanks for any help!
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