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    94 150 Ocean runner Timing

    I'm in the process of adjusting my timing. Can I do it with the engine running and a automotive type timing light. My OMC manual says to set the idle timing at 6 degrees ATDC and WOT timing at 20 degrees BTDC. I am a bit confused about joe reeves WOT timing procedure. Do I need a spark...
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    94 150 ocean runner prop

    I would like to hear what others here are using for their props. I have a94 150 Johnson Ocean runner. It currently runs a 15x17 3 blade aluminum prop. My RPM's a full throttle are only about 5,000. Does anyone else run this prop on an ocean runner?
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    Oceanrunner stalling mystery solved!

    Hi, I have a 1994 150hp Johnson Oceanrunner. I've had a problem with stalling lately but I think I found the problem that may help others. I checked everything from fuel, powerpacks, coils, carbs etc. It ended up being the switch located at base of then shift linkage. Its the switch that...
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    94 Johnson Oceanrunner Exhaust Housing

    When I recently removed my lower unit, I could see that the upper exhaust gasket was a mess. It is the gasket just below the powerhead. It looks like I need to remove or lift the power head to replace this gasket. Is this really the case?
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    94 150 oceanrunner stalling

    Took the boat out to a local lake to see if I sould find my intermittent stalling problem. I did each of the following tests with no change: Disconnected the kill switch Disconnected the temperature sensors Installed a remote fuel tank The boat idles fine. when I get on it it will run for a...
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    Leaky VRO

    Aside from my stalling problem, I recently noticed that when I pump my fuel bulb, I see some small drips coming from the back of my VRO pump. It may be a hose or may be a cracked housing I do not know yet. It the pump has a small lead when I pump the bulb, could this possibly be the cause of a...
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    Decarb damage plugs???

    I recently did a dcarb on a 94 150 oceanrunner an am now having in intermitant stalling problem. Should you typically change plugs after a decarb?? Can a decarb damage plugs??
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    1994 Johnson Oceanrunner stalling

    Hi, My oceanrunner has begun stalling a wide open throttle. It idles well and will cruise under 2500 rpm all day. When It gets above that it will completly die, and then its difficult to start for a while. Everyone tells me it is a fuel problem but I'm thinking electrical. When it dies it...
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