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    eTec 115 problem

    Hi Guys, My Etec has now done about 15 hours and runs really well however I have had one annoying and potentially dangerous problem with it. On two occasion I have been out at sea and was checking out some wildlife on an island off the Southcoast and the engine stalled then refused to start...
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    115HP Etec rattle

    Hi, I have just bought a 115HP Etec and it is a superb engine, I have a couple of minor problems thoough and will be dropping it back to the dealer for a check up so far I have done about 8 hours with it. 1 - On a couple of occaions when starting from cold it stalls when I put it into gear...
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    Using CDI analyser to set ignition timing

    I bought the CDI aftermarket ignition analyser to set the Idle and Max riming in my 96 90hp V4 Looper. Looking at the Clymer manual it mentions setting a switch on the OMC analyser to one of two positions depending on whether the engine is V4 or V6 however the CDI analyser does not have this...
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    Johnson BJ90SLEDR Gearshift question

    I have adjusted the shift rod height as per the recommendations and have just fitted new cables. I have adjusted the cable adjustment so as to try and get both forward and reverse to engage as the control lever goes into the forward or reverse detent. They are both very close however tend to...
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    What does Ocen Runner Mean

    What is special about the Johnson Ocean Runner engines oever the normal Evinrude Johnson engines? Chris
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    1996 90HP Oil around the front of the engine

    The front of the engine on my Johnson is a little on the oily side, the air intake box and the area beneath it in general is a little on the oily side. all the cables etc and covered in a film of oil. is this normal? There is a little oil in the front of the bottom engine tray as well. I can't...
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    Johnson 90 Rev counter question

    Hi, Just wondering why the RPM guage on my 1996 Johnson 90 displays at idle an RPM of 1500 yet seems to be correct at higher RPMs. I am topping out at 5500 RPM. The engine does not sound as though it is idling at high speed, when you drop it into gear it drops to about 1300 on the RPM guage...
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    Converting Johnson 90 to 115HP

    I have a 1996 Johnson 90 V4 60 degree model number BJ90SLEDR I have been offered the same age 115HP version of this engine for spares model number J115SLEDR I have had a look at the BRP parts website and initially it looked as simple as swapping the Carbs and Cylinder Heads (the 115HP is...
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