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    Max timing advance for Johnson 150

    So I got my motor running pretty well, fires right up, idle is a bit high at about 900 in gear in the water. Holeshot is good and max rpms on the lake yesterday was 5200. I would like to set my max timing advance per the Joe Reeves method, but am unable to find the max timing advance spec. I...
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    1984 omc 150 recirculation lines

    I have a 1983 J150TLCTE, the rings are stuck on the starboard side, and the powerhead needs to be rebuilt. I got a good deal on a rebuilt powerhead. On my 1983 the recirculation lines are routed to the intake bypass covers. On the 1984, the bypass covers have no nipples. I could swap the bypass...
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    I have an odd idea

    I haven't been into the bottom end of an outboard, but, I bet plenty of you have. I was wondering if it might be possible to get to the con rods big end bolts through the reed cage holes. The motor is a 1983 johnson 150, model j150tlcte. I would like to replace the pistons and this would save...
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    Johnson 150 no revs, and blow by.

    Hi, I have a 1983 johnson 150. Due to work etc. I have been unable to use my boat for 5 years. (it ran great 5 years ago) This year I was determined to use it. I rebuilt the carbs, and put in clean pre-mix. I fired it up, and it ran rough and coughed on the muffs. I shut the water off for about...
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