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<blockquote data-quote="68glasspar7870" data-source="post: 482609" data-attributes="member: 30860"><p>I purchased a 68 glasspar for $200 and a case of beer. The boat came with a 68 evenrude 75hp that has something living it it. I scrapped the motor and bought a 78 Johnson 70hp for $700. It runs great out of water, but does not have much power in the water. I now have the carbs apart and have been cleaning them. All the jets seemed clean upon first inspection. I have used compressed carb cleaner and a air compressor with a high output air nozzle to blow the jets out. I have ordered a carb repair kit from inlays.com. I have replaced the spark plugs. Is there anything I should check specifically before reassembling and installing g the carbs? I am also getting around 110-115psi from each cylinder. I know that’s not great, but it’s still running. I have pictures and videos I will try to post. </p><p>The motor is a 70EL78C</p><p>The carbs are 322239</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="68glasspar7870, post: 482609, member: 30860"] I purchased a 68 glasspar for $200 and a case of beer. The boat came with a 68 evenrude 75hp that has something living it it. I scrapped the motor and bought a 78 Johnson 70hp for $700. It runs great out of water, but does not have much power in the water. I now have the carbs apart and have been cleaning them. All the jets seemed clean upon first inspection. I have used compressed carb cleaner and a air compressor with a high output air nozzle to blow the jets out. I have ordered a carb repair kit from inlays.com. I have replaced the spark plugs. Is there anything I should check specifically before reassembling and installing g the carbs? I am also getting around 110-115psi from each cylinder. I know that’s not great, but it’s still running. I have pictures and videos I will try to post. The motor is a 70EL78C The carbs are 322239 [/QUOTE]
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