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    350 Overheating

    Have a 1984 350/260 v8 merc, Alpha 1 , power steering, Twins, ..... A little history first, bought boat end of last season, starboard motor consistently ran just slightly hotter than the port, kept an eye on it, didn't think much of it nothing changed till this year, Just replaced impellers...
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    Will this johnson manual work for me??

    I found a 1985 Johnson 150 service manual, my question is will this work for me i have a 1984 Johnson 150 VRO,, from what ive been reading these motors are very similar?? Would any other years work to? thanks
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    Alarm warning system stopped working

    Hi, I have a 1984 150VRO Johnson, with OMC controls that appear to be about the same age as the engine, the boat was repowered with this motor, when i do not know, however the boat is a 79 Aquasport, so could be original controls, I really dont know, anyway the other day the alarm warning...
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    84 Johnson 150 stalls when put in gear????

    I Have a 1984 VRO 150 Hp Johnson model LCRD, motor had sat for a few years and dies out everytime i try forward or reverse, I though it was the shift interruptor switch?? But in my manual it doesnt say that my year does or doesnt have the switch.it only talks about it from like 86 on,, ..anyone...
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    Looking for JS 550 440 HUll

    Hi , I am in need of a JS 550 440 hull. Please le me know if you have any your willing to sell , In Michigan only please
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    Anyone have a Magellan 315 GPS ???

    Hi, I have seemed to lost my datasend cd America for the magellan 315 and as some of you may know its a necessity, anyways i was hoping someone might have one and be willing to make a copy for me????? these things arent for sale anywhere even e-bay, thanks alot Pm me if you can help. obviously i...
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    Anyone have Magellan315 DataSend CD-rom????

    Hi, I have seemed to lost my datasend cd America for the magellan 315 and as some of you may know its a necessity, anyways i was hoping someone might have one and be willing to make a copy for me????? these things arent for sale anywhere even e-bay, thanks alot Pm me if you can help...
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    Any Bow-Fishermen out there?

    wondering if any fellow bowfishermen are out here especially Michiganders , just got into it myself about a year ago , got some great spots in the Detriot river and lake Erie , but I go out more in the inland lakes, so having trouble finding Big Carp in inland lakes , any good lakes or help...
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    fishfinders for shallow water?

    I just got a Humminbird PiranhaMAX 215 Fishfinder works well however when i get into about 4 feet or shallower the depth reading starts going nuts. I run in shallow rivers and lakes that usually arent clear so i cant see bottom. and im sick of hitting bottom! I plan on returning it and...
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    Briggs & Stratton model# help

    Hi, i have been looking for a used 8hp briggs motor horizonal shaft. Everyone ive talked to doesnt know if its for sure an 8hp, So what im asking is if anyone knows with the model numbers is there say an 8 in the model # somewhere i could lookout for or any patttern or letters that would let...
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    Want to go long to short shaft???s

    As some of u may know i recently got a 1970 25hp Evinrude,, the long shaft is not going to cut it on my jon boat , so my first ? is this ,,,,is this advice correct on getting a sortshaft driveshaft.....? According to my Johnson 'common parts' book, the same driveshaft was used on Johnson...
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    found nice prop??

    I have a olg 35 hp Gale wards that i am gonna bassically give to a guy for a few bucks , becasue its only worth is for parts ,, however i found the prop to this motor that is beautiful brass,, not a nic on it , is this prop worth any thing??? should i try n get a few more dollar out of this...
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    driveshaft ??

    Hi , I was just removing my lower leg, and when the driveshaft came down there was a torn O ring around the top of the drive shaft like it would be in that little groove up there , Ive never seen an o ring there before and didnt see one on any BRP litterature i have?? Iv e havent seen this on...
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    Another problem with my new 25 Evinrude!!

    Ok guys I took it out the other day and when i got home i noticed gear lube comming out of what looks like an over flow to me,, I got a pic for ya, its obvious water is getting in, i just orderd a gearcase seal kit, but what im wondering is do any of you know common places these motors leak ...
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    Long shaft ??

    I have put my 25 long shaft on a short transom boat, and by the looks of things my engine is way to deep in the water, , I plan on making a transom bracket to raise the engine, so my question is what is the optimal depth the lower unit should be in the water? To my knowledge the prop and a my...
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