I have the above motor that needs a new (used) lower unit. However, I cannot find one anywhere. It is a mechanical shift which is unique to lower units from late 75 to early 78. I have tried lower unit and used outboard spe******ts in MN, MI, and FL. I have also worked through the local marina...
FYI: I am new to boating.
Last summer I purchased a 70HP Johnson Seahorse outboard motor. It runs very nicely with a few issues I'm looking to diagnose and repair:
(1) Sometimes it is difficult to start when the engine is warm (carb issue?)
(2) Sometimes it smokes excessively after start (oil...