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    110 johnson rough throttle up

    I have an 87 110 Johnson. When I'm idling along and slowly bring up the rpms the motor acts like it's loading up or missing in the 1000-2200ish rpm range. Once passed that it clears out and runs strong up to 5600.
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    Boat Slightly overpowered question

    I recently purchased a 1991 princecraft super pro 176. Its is powered by a 1987 v4 110 johnson w/ vro. The tag on the boat says 90hp max. Will be 20hp over the recommended cause me troubles if i get pulled over on the water for spot check? Will my insurance be void if anything happens? whats the...
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    Whats going on with my Johnson??

    I just picked up a princecraft super pro 176 and it as a 1897 v4 110 johnson on it. I wanted to do a compression test on it which went well! Iput the motor in a big tote filled with water so it wouldnt be so loud in the neighbour hood. When i did this one side of the engine got way hotter then...
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    omc outdrive tilt problems

    i have an 86 thundercraft 3.0 omc with omc stringer outdrive. when i use the tilt to lift motor up it will raise up about 3inches then doesnt seem to have the power to lift it up. after 2 to 3 tries the tilt motor cuts out, just starts clicking and gets hot. ive check all everything the manual...
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    WOT issues

    ok i can run 4100 rpm at 3/4 or little more throttle, i hit it down and it wants to go but it wont? it bogs just enough to keep it from going over 4100 but stays at 4100 doesnt drop. any thoughts? also when im idling around like 1000rpm and i punch it, it hesitates for a second or 2 and then...
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    The Famous question. Which Prop is good for me!

    1985 thundercraft 17 foot closed bow 2100lbs dry 3.0 omc, omc outdrive. Current prop on boat 13 1/4 x 17p. 3guys in boat with 60-80lbs of gear 3/4 tank gas, has a hydrofoil aswell on when bought boat. turning 4100-4200rpm wot going about 35-38mph (Dash Speedo) Sound about right or another prop...
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    Whats the difference? Besides the obvious!

    i have a 13 1/4 x 17p prop and a 14 x 17p prop. Besides the diameter being the difference. How are they different in performance?
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    somethings wrong with rpm, prop causing??

    well got out today finally after some maintenance anyway i have a 17foot closed bow 3.0 140hp omc with omc outdrive it has a 13 1/4 17p prop on it. drop the hammer today and only getting 4000rpm?? The prop does have so marked up edges and a little bend in it. Could that really effect the rpm...
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    New boat with questions and pics!!!

    Re: New boat with questions and pics!!! feed back welcome
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    New boat with questions and pics!!!

    well me and the ol man picked up this boat a week ago. I have a few questions. first its registered as a 1986 thundercraft but the last four digits of hin are K485 which tells me its and 85 right? Can anyone tell me what model this boat might be?? it has a 3.0 liter OMC with a OMC outdrive...
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    coast guard tag in boat question

    is a boat required to have this tag? the one that has capacity of passengers and what not. if so how would yo go about getting one and whats it usually cost
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    im confused electric shift

    so i been reading and been told electric shift stopped being put in boats from 77 on. well i have an 85 thundercraft 3.0 omc with omc outdrive. Im pretty sure its electric shift. it has one cable coming from throttle and have the module in the back. Could someone have put in an electric drive...
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