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    96 Fast Strike 175 - intermittent SloMode

    Got a strange issue going on and can’t replicate it in my tub at home. 96 Johnson 175 FastStrike, - runs great, bump the key it fires right up, high rpms running great then the hi temp alarm goes off, motor goes into SloMode but immediately comes out and goes into a cycle of slow mode, no...
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    1996 175 FastStrike GLEDBJ175 - intermittant tach

    strange intermittant problem. Tach not working at startup. Run about 5 minutes till warm, works fine. I checked grey wire at startup, no signal. Check again after warm up, signal and tach works. Checked motor voltage at startup, 12v. Check after tach starts working, 13v, charging system...
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    1996 Faststrike 175 wont start after x hours of use

    96 model J175GLEDB - motor runs great, cold start is simple and fast, fires right up. Complete tune up, plugs, Carbs were rebuilt, new thermostats, water pump, new power pack, new coils, rectifier, full check up done in May and it has been running great fast forward to July-August, Last 4...
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    96 Fast Strike 175 gear case size

    I have a 96 Fast Strike J175GLEDB with a 4 1/4" gear case. Do all of these model motors have this smaller gear cae or do some have a 4 3/4"? I am trying to buy a new prop. I have tried 2 props that the prop selection charts said would fit, but they did not, they were both for a larger gear...
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    Johnson 175 FastStrike Turning Point prop issue

    bought a new 14 1/2 x 17 Turning Point Express 4 blade SS prop with #502 hub for my motor. everyone and all of the on line charts say this prop will fit my motor got it today, tried to install..... it does not fit. The leading edge of the prop hits the metal shield ring inside the lower unit...
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    VRO Pump - 96 model 175 Fast Strike J175GLEDB

    had a mechanic look at my "link & synch" the other day,got that straightened out. while running it in his test tank he said the amount of smoke being discharged at idle speed was an indicator that my VRO pump is on the verge of going out. It was replaced about 3 years ago - other than that...
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    96 Johnson 175 Fast Strike tach not working

    tach does not work properly, shows 500 rpm all the time. engine off, volt meter on battery reads 12 volts, with engine idling, volt meter on battery reads 12.5 volts. idle it up and volt meter reads 13 volts. appears alternator is working. do I have a rectifier problem or do I buy a new...
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    water separator filter before bulb or after?

    I am installing a water separator filter in my boat (175 Fast Strike engine). Should the filter be before or after the pressure bulb? Seems like if it was before the bulb it would be hard to prime, but what do I know?
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    How to increase buoyancy?

    OK - for the pros out here -I have searched the forums and cant find any threads on this issue, so if there is already one here, please advise. If not, I have a new puzzle for you - I have a 19' Bayliner Center Console that is in good shape. The 125 Force that came on it finally cratered and...
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    1996 175 Fast Strike constant alarm

    1996 175 Fast Strike - constant alarm horn at high rpm - slow down to 1500-2000 rpm, alarm stops. Oil line bulb is tight, gas line bulb is tight which indicates oil and fuel flow is OK. water output normal. I don't have the manual - what does this mean? Replaced VRO pump last year and it...
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