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    problem with my 48spl

    Hello Fellow Boaters! I'm having a problem with my 1989 Johnson 48spl. Problem: It won't start right-a-way. But after a few turns of the key it will start run for 2 seconds then stall. It will do this a few times, run then stall I guess til it's somewhat warm then it will run for 1-2 min then...
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    Prop ??????

    Hello All, My question is this, I have a 1989 Johnson 48 special outboard the prop is 11-3/4" x 17 pitch. I was wondering if I'm able to replace it with a 12"x17 pitch prop. and if not, why not? this would be very help full to me. Thanks, Al
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    Somethings wrong with the wiring HELP!

    Hello All, My question is this. when I pull the switch for my bilge pump or when it turns on automatically it turns off my fish finder but don't blow any fuses??? I'm confused, I would think that once the bilge pump kicked on, that it would blow a fuse for either the fish finder or the...
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    Take a look let me know ???

    Hello All, I would like to know if water is suppose to come out of the hole, on this 89 Johnson 48 spec O/B (or) should it only be exhaust fumes. Thanks, Al
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    Can I use this prop shaft???

    Hello All, I have a 1989 Johnson 48 special O/B model J48ESLCER. I was wondering if anyone can tell me! Can I use a prop shaft from a 1985 50 hp Johnson w/ 13 splines?. And If not. Can anyone tell me what other prop shafts may be used, or do I need the one thats from the exact motor. Thanks, Al
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    anchoring help

    Hello All, My question is this, I have a 16' Invader fiberglass.I want to be able the set anchor off the bow where I can pull up or lower the anchor without damage to the boat, what I also want is to protect the line movement against the fiberglass, what would be the best way to prevent...
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    timing

    Hello All, How do I check the timing on a 1989 48hp Johnson J48ESLCER. where do I point the light and conect the clips. Don't have a manual yet! Thanks. Al
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    what champion spark plug should I use

    Yep! back again, what champion plug do I use for my 89 Johnson 48 special o/b is it the QL78YC gapped at .030 (or) THE QL16V gapped at .050 Thanks, Al
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    Should I use 2 battery's

    HI Guy's, I would like some input... I already have a Humminbird matrix 15 fishing system installed. I would like to install a am/fm/cd player and a VHF radio. is it ok to run everything on 1 battery (or) should I install another battery. What would be the best set-up for these electronics...
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    ANODE ?

    Hi All, Will someone explain "anodes" and there purpose! Thanks Al
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    Bent prop shaft, what do I do?

    Hi, Guy's I have a 1989 Johnson 48 special o/b model# J48ESLCER, and the prop shaft is bent. I know the shaft cost a few hundred new! but on a scale of 1-10 how hard is it to replace. and do I need any special tools. and what other parts should I replace while I have it apart? the motor does...
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    solenoid clicks

    Hello Guy's today I was working on the installation of my navigational lights, and had my son replace fuses when he accidently put a fuse in the wrong place. the 6 fuse panel I have is a Pos(+) buss bar panel. the first slot / fuse holder I use the top screw as the neg (-) post. when he tried...
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    Navigational lighting problem

    Hello All, a real newbie here. Can someone Please, tell me how to install the wiring for navigation lights from bow to stern to batt and to a pull switch, which is also missing. the lights are there but only have about 12"s of wire on each light (black and white wires), go figure? the boat is...
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    Navigation Lights

    Hello All, a real newbie here. Can someone Please, tell me how to install the wiring for navigation lights from bow to stern to batt and to a pull switch, which is also missing. the lights are there but only have about 12"s of wire on each light (black and white wires), go figure? the boat is...
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    PROP HAS WOBBLE

    Hello All: newbe here! My ? is this! I just notice my propeller on my 48 spec 1989 Johnson o/b has a slight but noticable whobble while spinning. when I shut it down I also notice that there is some play when I hold the prop and slide it back and forth on the shft maybe a 1/4" play. How would I...
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