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    90 HP Johnson Tilt Issue

    I have a 1988 90HP V-4 with power trim and tilt. The last time out tilt and trim worked fine and I parked the boat with the motor down. I came back out to find the motor now all the way up and the titlt motor was turning off and on by itself. I tried to put the motor down with the switch on...
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    '88 90hp lost power

    I have an 88 Johnson V4 90hp. It has run fine all season, had the carbs rebuilt, spark and compression test done at the beginning of the year. This past weekend after being out for about 7 hours, I was running WOT when suddenly it cut back to about half speed and then died. It started up...
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    Gas Tank Question

    I'm a new boat owner with probably a really dumb question, but this forum has been great help so far, so here goes. I have a 1988 Johnson 90hp VRO outboard. When I looked at this motor to buy, it started right up and ran perfectly. I have started the motor on earmuffs with no problem and...
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    88 Johnson Not Starting/Cutting out

    I have an 88 Johnson 90hp V4. On a few separate occassions, I've been able to start it up with no problem with airmuffs on. After towing, I cannot get it to start. If I let it sit for about an hour, it starts up with no problem, first turn of the key. After running at various speeds and RPM...
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