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    regulator rectifier

    I have a 1997 225 ocean runner Johnson and blew the rectifier . Took the old one to the Johnson dealer to purchase a new one. The new Johnson rectifier did not have a purple wire like the old one . When I question the mech about this he told me that this was the replacement and to not worry...
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    checking the rectifier on Johnson 225 hp

    I have a 1996 Johnson 225 ocean runner and when replacing batterys I hooked up the no. 2 battery back wards since the perko switch was off I didn't know it. I think I kill the rectifier since it burnt off the hot terminal to the battery. I discharged the no. 2 battery to 5 volts and started the...
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    225 Johnson won't start

    I have a 1997 225 Johnson that the check engine light came on the last time I took it out. It ran fine even tho the engine light was on. Came home and hook it up to the hose and it started and ran O.K. did seem like it might have a slight miss. The plugs were over a year old so I bought 6 new...
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    how to check charging system

    I have a 200 hp Johnson oceanrunner I beleive it is a 2000. I just installed two new batterys and attempted to hook up one of them backwards.I now need to check if i did any damage to the charging system.Is there some check that I can do with a volt meter the batteries read 12.8 volts without...
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    idling to fast

    I have a 200hp Johnson ocean pro 1995 that I have not used over the winter I start it up and let it run on an hose for approx. 10 mins once a month. The last two times that I have ran the engine it will not idle under 2000 rpms at first i thought the choke was sticking but I pulled the cowling...
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    johnson tilt and trim

    I have a 1999 225 hp johnson and it has been setting up for about 4 months. The tilt and trim does not work. I can hear the motor running but there is no movement.The batteries will start the engine and appear to be fully charged.Does anyone have an idea where to start trouble shooting.
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    intermittent starting problem

    I have a 1985 60 hp Evinrude that will not start at times. It is in the starting circuit. I replaced the selonid and it didn't solve the problem. When it happens the starter selonid makes a buzzing noise.The battery is fully charged and i get 12.5 volts at the starter selonid.I am getting only 4...
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