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    1983 70HP Johnson Fuel ?

    Gents, Thanks to "Racerone" I resolved my no shut off issue. Well I have a new issue: I rebuilt the three carbs with new OMC carb kits and with the assistance of the Selco manual. Background, The motor ran great in the past, with two small issues, one it was a little hard to start/prime and it...
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    1983 70HP Johnson Won't shutdown

    Guys, Here is the story and I need help: Fired up the motor after winter storage, ran great after the fogging oil burned off. Stopped and started like clockwork. Since the carbs would leak every time I tilted the motor up, I deciede to rebuild the carbs. Installed the rebuilt carbs primed it...
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    70HP 1983 Spark plug Question

    The OMC Dealer sold me Champion L77JC4 plugs for my motor, which my Selco general manual says are correct. But the flag (small white tag) on the number one cyl wire says Champion QL77JC4. So what is the difference between these two plugs other than the obvious one has the addtional letter "Q"...
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    1983 Johnson 70HP Volt output

    "Folks, I have a small concern "Folks, I have a small concern with the voltage readings from my 70HP Johnson and would appreciate your guidence. Current readings from the fish finder (which has a volt display on it) the volts at idle at 12.8 ish. At 5500 RPM (I think the tack uses the same for...
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    1990 DT85 Need info

    "New on the Suzuki discussion "New on the Suzuki discussion board. I'm looking at picking up a used DT85. Here is all I know: one cylinder is low comp and it's still running, has pt/t. What does DT refer to? I've seen DF models mentioned. I'm an OMC guy so I'll ask related question like, is the...
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    1990 90HP Mariner

    "Any known issues with these m "Any known issues with these motors? Personally, I only know OMC motors. I'm looking at possibly buying this (currently I have a 1990 70HP evinrude)for the extra power. I suspect the weight difference between my motor and this 3 cylinder should be close, not...
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    1990 70HP Lean Sneeze Questions

    "Folks, Thanks for all the hel "Folks, Thanks for all the help in the past. Last year I was told my motor had a "Lean Sneeze" issue. I had the Carbs rebuilt (as that was the first starting point). This didn't resolve the problem. Noted the main fuel lines had air in them (replaced them with...
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    Gel Seal II Question

    "Need to know if I have enough "Need to know if I have enough of this product to properly seal both halves of the engine block together. The parts just arrived and the tube of Gel Seal II is a little red tube with "Net .20FL OZ 6ml" (P/N 324073) will this be enough for the seal between the...
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    Flywheel pulling problem

    "1990 Evinrude 70HP, I need to "1990 Evinrude 70HP, I need to remove the flywheel. I thought I was good to go but I've encountered problems. The nut has been removed, 5/16" Grade 5 fine thread bolts used in the factory holes and a triangular puller (was brand new) with an air gun and I figured...
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    1990 Evinrude 70hp Flywheel removal

    What size socket will I need t What size socket will I need to remove the flywheel? Is there a special tool to remove the flywheel or will a stand automotive wheel puller work? Thanks!
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    1990 Evinrude 70HP What gaskets set or sets do I need

    "I'm planning on disassemb "I'm planning on disassembling the front half of the powerhead from the carbs to the crankcase split. For the Crankcase split I need either omc gel seal or loctite 518. The question is what gaskets should I be replacing. I believe my problem lies with the split...
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    1981 90hp Johnson Power rating at prop or power head

    "Folks, When did OMC start rat "Folks, When did OMC start rating HP at the prop. For example I'm familiar with the 3 cyl 70HP and it wasn't unitl 1986 when the power head changed from a 49cc to a 56.1 cc engine to actual get from 62HP in the older models to the actual 70hp at the prop. When did...
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