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pfluemis
I took my boat out a second time this week. I went across the lake and achored down. I fished a few hours then pulled up and moved. While underway the second time, I started to hear a howl from the motor. I slowed to a stop and sat for a minute deciding which spot I wanted to head for. I took off again and heard the howl again. I then slowed and the motor died (it's been running a little rough just off idle). I was never going fast, the second time becouse traffic was heavy. GPS was reading in the 6.5-10mph range the whole time. I left the motor off and used the trolling motor the rest of the day. I got to shore and found the unit spins just fine. Smooth and easy. I got home and pulled the drain plug. The oil came out as nice looking as when it went in, BUT, not a lot came out. I must not have filled it as good as I thought I did. I also noticed a couple small slivers of steel on the plug. Should I fill it up and try it again, or should I pull the unit apart becouse something might be damaged. There was the normal light air pressure in the unit when I pulled the top plug, so I think the seals are still fine. The motor is a 1975 Johnson 70hp that I was planning on moving it to my dads slightly smaller boat becouse it is in real nice shape for the year. Very well taken care of. I hate to ruin it, but then again, I don't care to dive into the unit if it's not needed. TIA.
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