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    johnson 50HP spark plug question...

    trying to find the proper spark plug for an 89 Johnson 50HP (model CJ50becec) ... existing plug is a QL78C went to reference the year/model at an auto store/marine and they are giving me a QL78YC (or was it QL78CY) ... anyways there was a Y in it and it was quite a bit longer .... i have a...
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    1989 50hp ... the gas tank

    Since this board has been so helpful, I have another question about the fuel tank on my 89 50hp johnson. I have the OMC steel gas tank and there's no vent or anything? Shouldn't there be one? There seems to be a lot of pressure in the tank if I remove the filler cap. What am I missing here?
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    1989 50HP alarm problem

    bought a used boat and finally put it in the water, problem is that the alarm (continuous) goes off as soon as I turn the key to the on position ... it doesn't shut off this is what I found, if I disconnect the tan wire that goes into the engine at the rear, the alarm still sounds. if I unplug...
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    questions ... new owner of a used Johnson

    Bought my first boat, 14.5 foot springbok with a 50 horse Johnson with console (about 1990 or 91) ... I have a few questions.... #1 The owner of the boat mentioned that the beeper acts up sometimes, but only on startup. For instance, with the engine cold and you turn the key to on, it beeps...
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