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    not running WOT

    I purchased my boat not running and just recently repaired it. I have no history to compare it to so this could be entirely in my head but it seems incorrect. At WOT my 90 GT 150 is only running 4300 rpm. I have a 14.5 x 20 raker prop. The boat is a 90 javelin 19' f&S and from everything i ve...
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    starting instructions

    Last weekend i had my boat out for the first time and i had some problems starting it when cold.It is a 1990 Johnson 150 with new plugs , stator, powerpack, battery. I really think im doing something out of sequence for a cold start. This ignition has the push key choke and im not sure how to...
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    steering upgrade?

    I m looking at having to replace a steering cable on my boat. I have a mechanical 2 cable system on it. I was hoping to get some opinions on upgrading the entire system. I have been overhauling this boat for the past year and this is one of the last things i must address before its in the water...
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    steering upgrade?

    I m looking at having to replace a steering cable on my boat. I have a mechanical 2 cable system on it. I was hoping to get some opinions on upgrading the entire system. I have been overhauling this boat for the past year and this is one of the last things i must address before its in the water...
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    stator power leads

    My stator is recieving 12 volts from my reg/rec leads via the 2 yellow wires with the ignition in the on or off position. Even with the harness disconnected from the boat. Can someone tell me if this is normal.The book doesnt offer any checks for this reg/rec except for running test which is...
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    part numbers for 1990 Johnson 150

    Anyone have a good link for parts breakdown/ part numbers so i can view exploded views of my motor? I would like to have part numbers for ordering and my clymer manual leaves alot to be desired. If no link Im willing to purchase a better manual or a manual with this info in it if anyone has...
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    no fire on VRO

    I have a 1990 Johnson 150 with no spark. I have replaced the stator and ignition switch. I removed the safety switch so I could eliminate it. I have read some post saying to check the regulator/rectifier however my manual doesent cover a non running check on this paricular unit. If I were to...
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    no fire on GT 150

    I just purchased aboat with a 90 Johnson GT 150 VRO that is getting no fire to any plug. I have a manual for the engine and i tested the stator to find that 1 of the 3 packs is bad but i was told by a boat mech that this should not cause a no fire situation. I disconnected the harness from the...
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