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    Wait, the motor needs oil???

    So the 60HP '96 Johnson 3cyl VRO cut out on my wife (thank goodness the tidal creek was coming in and she was upstream from the dock!). When I listened to the engine and heard the knocking sound coming from the motor, I checked the VRO reservoir, and it was bone dry. I take the blame for not...
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    94-96? Johnson 60HP 2-stroke overheating - order to test/fix?

    It never fails; for every one good ride the next will end in suck. After 5 minutes of running at even mid-throttle the overheat alarm comes on and it seems that there is more gray-white smoke than I've seen (we've used the boat maybe a dozen times). Facts: Compression tests 130ish on all 3...
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    Cost to replace tilt and trim? '96 60HP Johnson

    My tilt and trim have basically died. Relays are good. The motor housing is SERIOUSLY rusted/rusting (see below). I just don't have any hoists or knowledge to remove the motor. Is it easy? So, if I take this in to have the TnT done, should I have them service the steering cable too? How...
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    1995 60HP Johnson TnT not working and wont start

    At least it broke down on the way to the marina, so it's out of the saltwater! We think the gas ran out. We have an in-hull tank and the gas gauge is no longer working. Added gas, maybe it's flooded, but we have lots of good starting action, it just wont turn over. The big shocker is that...
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    Need a fuel level sensor for my Key West

    So I figured out why my bilge reeked of gas - turns out the fuel is was putting in at the gunwhale port was coming out of the top of the fuel tank due to the sensor being totally rusted through! Now, where can I get a new one? I've searched for parts online, and am getting nowhere with my...
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    96 Key West Explorer 15' - serious fuel smell in bilge

    Well, third trip out on this new (to me) boat, and the bilge pump is going non-stop. Get back to dock, pull the aft deck plate bc I hear that delightful sound of running water, and sure enough the aerator nipple cracked and was filling the bilge. It took me a second to believe it was seawater...
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    Would you buy? 1985 Yamaha 70ETLK $1400

    Nice enough guy is selling this 1985 70hp outboard, but it does not pee. It's lived in fresh water its whole life, and he's going to pay to have the water pump replaced (actually, pay to have someone show me how to do it, per my request). Compression tested @ 120psi on all three cylinders...
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