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    VJ120TLASB Johnson 1990

    I have ordered the regulator for my 120 hp Johnson as folks have advised. While I had the engine cover off I grabbed the nut holding the flywheel, pushed and pulled. There is a "clunk" sound like there is play in the crankshaft/bearing. Can see a tiny bit of sideways movement. Time for new...
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    1990 Johnson 120 over charging

    Thanks. I better get it out of the water and go to work. Now to find a parts list for an engine that old.
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    1990 Johnson 120 over charging

    The meter is correct according to my multimeter. Looks like I better take it out of the water and go to work. Thanks
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    1990 Johnson 120 over charging

    My 1990 Johnson 120 outboard has started to over charge when running at speed. What can I do to correct this? Goes over 18 volts, switch on the nav lights and it drops but creeps up same if I use the trim.
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    1990 Johnson 120 HP outboard voltage too high.

    Battery is a NAPA lead/acid. Thanks for the advice. Hope the parts are still available for a 1990 engine.
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    1990 Johnson 120 HP outboard voltage too high.

    I have a 1990 Johnson 120 HP outboard. When cruising it's charging rate climbs to over 17 volts on the dash meter (16.7 on my multimeter) Sometimes after starting the dash meter is at 0 then climbs after a few minutes. Have cleaned and tightened the battery leads. What would cause this over...
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    Throttle Sticking 1990 120 Johnson outboard

    I have a 1990, 120hp Johnson outboard. We launched yesterday for the first time this year. It started fine but would not come down to an idle from a high rpm. I removed the engine cover and could get it to idle by pushing the lever the cable is connected to back to the idle position. With...
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