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    No power with weight in the boat.

    I have a 18' Sunbird with an 88spl. I took the boat out with 4 average adults in it and it wouldn't go over 3k. The speedometer isnt working so I couldn't tell you how fast that was at WOT. The fuel bulb was collapsed while out so I had assumed it was a venting issue and the motor was starving...
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    1989 88 SPL no start

    Hello, Last year everyone was nice enough to help me figure out the issue with the motor not going into gear. Well I was finally able to put it in the water the other day (yeah, Lame). Anyway, it was tough starting, I assume from sitting so long. It ran for about 5 minutes than stalled out...
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    Lower Unit Oil

    Hello, I finished replacing the water pump on my lower unit and don't know what kind of oil or how much I need. I tried the search but there didn't seem to be any advice on oil. I have no idea what I'm suppose to buy. Thanks for the help.
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    Removing Impeller from an 88 SPL

    I have a 1989 88 SPL Im trying to put a new water pump kit on it and I cant get the impeller off. I know there is a small plastic key way but short of cutting all of the rubber off the impeller and cutting the sleeve its molded too. I cant seem to get it to slide off the shaft. I have sprayed it...
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    1989 Johnson 88 SPL won't go into gear

    Re: 1989 Johnson 88 SPL won't go into gear Its #74 in the parts link you have in post #17. Its plastic, maybe it was replaced at some point.
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