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    88SPL - 2500RPM at WOT

    Just ranting... Appreciate any feedback. I took my boat out for another test run. It's a 17' Sailfish w/ a 93 88SPL. Started right up, warmed it up, and idled out into the channel. Once in the channel, I throttled up and it wouldn't go over 2500RPM at full throttle. I throttled back to idle...
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    Steering Bracket

    The steering bracket on my 93 88SPL is rusting away right before me eyes. Any idea what a replace would cost? If it does break what are the consequences? Thanks!
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    93' 88SPL Replacement Trim Motor

    My trim motor finally quit. I pulled off the tilt-n-trim unit and was able to remove the trim motor after drilling out the philips SS screws. The problem I'm now having is finding a replacement trim motor. I checked the online BRP part catalog and the motor listed is a four bolt. Between...
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    93' 88 SPL Johnson - Carbs Reversed?

    I pulled the carbs this weekend after the motor sat for a year. I didn't do a complete breakdown of the carbs. I left all the jets in place and used carb cleaner and compressed air. The bottom of the bowls had solidified 2-cycle oil that needed a good scrub with a brush to remove. All went...
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    Help! Stumped! 90HP Overheating!

    I've stumped... My 93' 88HP keeps overheating. I've tried everything: replaced entire pump assy twice, the entire stats assy twice. It's the port side sensor that is kicking off. I've pulled the heads and checked the temperature that the sensors open and close. Both sensors were right on spec...
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    93 88 SPL - Cam Follower Timing Pickup

    It looks as if the PO replaced the roller at some point. Should there be that much clearance? Any idea if the factory roller was replaced? or is an additional outer sleeve missing? At idle there isn't any pressure from the timer base to pull the roller back. Should there be? At 3/4 or more...
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    WOT 4500RPM Bad?

    Earlier this year, I purchased a used 17ft center console with a 88HP 1993 Johnson. The motor always starts easily and has a decent idle. The throttle response is good and the boat planes with 2 adults, 1 child and all our fishing gear at about 2500RPM. We cruise at about 3500RPM. WOT is...
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    Is it a 3.5 or a 7.5?

    I bought a motor and would like to know if it is 3.5 or a 7.5 HP. The model number is 217-58587-0 and the serial number is 5D-198918. Also, interested in knowing the manafacturer and if it utilizes an impeller that might need changing. Appreciate any help!
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    What is so special about the 88 SPL?

    I owe a 93' 88 SPL. I assume SPL = Special. Why the strange designation? Is it a hopped up 80 hp or a downgraded 90 hp? Or something else? Thanks!
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    Locked in Forward; after dropping L/U

    1993 - Johnson - 88 Special <br /><br />A couple of weeks back I pulled my lower unit to replace the water pump. Today I got busy cleaning off the unit getting it ready for me to replace the entire water pump unit. That was when I noticed that I can nolonger shift out of forward into neutral or...
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