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    1988 225hp Johnny VRO Pump

    I have a 225hp Johnson (1988) and was wondering if the VRO Pump was rebuildable and if so, is it cost effective to rebuild. The prices I'm seeing are around $225 for a new pump.
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    Fish Tagging Program In New Jersey

    My son and I are looking to get involved into fish tagging in our area. I have been searching the internet with mixed results. I would like to know if anyone has participated in a program or done one of their own. I believe this would be a good family project that may have some interesting...
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    1988 J225 Loses fire to 1 or more cylinders

    Well had my boat out for the first time with the Jonny 225 installed. When it runs on all 6 it seems to be ok. But after running for a few minutes it will drop a cylinder. Sometimes it will come back after a while or shutting down and waiting for some time. It seems to be electrical because when...
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    Second Alternator Output

    I can't leave well enough alone. Has anyone tapped into the stator output and added a second rectifier and regulator on a 1988 Johnnny 225? Anthing similar? The purpose for this is to be able to charge an electronics battery without using the typical isolator. When I had my marine electronics...
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    18' Baja, overpowered?

    I'll try to keep it short. I have a 2.6l Seadrive (235hp) that's being converted to a "normal" outboard. I'm also thinking about an 18' Baja project boat (like I don't have enough projects!). Am I sick putting this kind of power on an 18' boat? Baja owners please help me out here. The boay is...
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    18' Baja, overpowered?

    I'll try to keep it short. I have a 2.6l Seadrive (235hp) that's being converted to a "normal" outboard. I'm also thinking about an 18' Baja project boat (like I don't have enough projects!). Am I sick putting this kind of power on an 18' boat? Baja owners please help me out here. The boay is...
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    Teleflex System Check Tach

    I have an '88 J225. Will the Teleflex System Check Tach work with this engine? I didn't see it on the Teleflex website. I understand the tach portion should, but what about the alarm side? It would be nice to see WHY the alarm is going off if it does. There are two on eBay now, but didn't want...
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    Older 50hp V4 Johnson

    Hello all, A good friend of mine is looking for a motor for his 15 footer (old boat). The thing is, it has a Johnson 50hp 70.7 ci V4 on it. It looks ok, just been sitting for a long time. Is it worth a rebuild/resto? I don't know the year off hand, but I may be able to get some info today while...
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    Big red plug

    Well I got my '88 J225 up on the stand last night. Hooked up and battery, added some fogging oil in the cylinders and cranked her over some to move the oil around. While I had a plug out (grouned of course) I cranked her over and did not have any spark. Now this is with the large red plug...
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    Seadrive powerhead compatibility

    Hello all. First posting here so bear with me! I did the search and found some good info but not exactly what I was looking for, so help is needed. Here is what I have: 1988 3.0l Seadrive with a new powerhead (less than 100 hrs) removed from boat, 1988 Johnson 225 ( 3yr old powerhead with 90 psi...
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