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    1993 Johnson 88 PT and T question

    I just replaced the motor on the PTT unit (API 301 NM) and it worked fine for several days . Then I tried it in the driveway one day doing something and now the motor will tilt up but not down. Any suggestions about where to look first? Thanks for any help.
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    1993 88 hp Johnson cooling system question

    Had a couple of trips lately where the overheat alarm would sound when running at higher speed (this is a new thing, its been fine). Plenty of water pissing and on the pressure indicator. I did both the water pump and t stats (thats a pain) a couple of years ago. <br /><br />Should I do the...
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    Johnson 88 spl (1993) question

    Thanks to this site I have been up and running during the last year, but have recently encountered some motor trouble. Its basically power loss - I checked compression (about 110 on all four) and have spark all around, but upon examining the plugs the lower right cylinder facing the motor (#3 I...
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    tach question

    Thanks to Iboats.com I have been on the water the last 8 months after finally getting some motor issues straightened out on my Johnson 88 special (1993). However, the other day while running I noticed the tach go back to 0 - something I hadn't had happen before. The rectifier was changed several...
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    intermittant tach reading

    Thanks to you guys I have been on the water the last 8 months after finally getting some motor issues straightened out on my Johnson 88 special (1993). However, the other day while running I noticed the tach go back to 0 - something I hadn't had happen before. The rectifier was changed several...
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    Johnson 88 spl (1993) mileage question

    I realize that all motors run differently, but I was just wondering if anyone has a rough idea of the mileage I should be getting with an 88hp motor running between 4500 - 5000 rpm. She's recently rebuilt and running great and I was wanting to take a longer than normal trip and considering fuel...
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    powerhead break in question, '93 88hp Johnson

    I just had the powerhead rebuilt and was wondering if anyone had advice on restarting it with regards to a break in procedure (hours, rpms, extra oil in the fuel, etc.) . Is this necessary ? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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    specific wiring question on a 1993 88hp Johnson

    Having just had the powerhead rebuilt I was in the process of putting it back on and found two wires I needed help with. I don't remember exactly where they were and was hoping someone in the forum would know . They come off as one wire from under the flywheel (timer base I think) and go...
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    spark plug cross reference question

    Just wondering if anyone happens to know offhand which Autolite plug is comparable to a Champion QL82C. Everytime I go to the store the reference book is nowhere to be found. Thanks for the help.
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    another water in lower unit question

    The gear oil in my lower unit (1993 88 spl Johnson) has been changed and its still getting milky. I have done the drain and fill seals and don't see any evidence of bad prop shaft seals. ALOT of hot water comes out of every orifice when run with the muffs on and I am wondering if it could be...
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    fuel/water separator question for an 88 hp (1993)

    Does anyone have much experience/recommendations for fuel/water separators? My motor has an intermittant power loss and I have replaced plugs/wires, coils, and powerpack when a friend suggested that I might have water in the system. Also, how do you check for water in the motor, or is it...
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    thermostat question - this is strange!

    thermostat question - this is strange! On my 88 hp Johnson (1993) I decided to change the thermostats out . After taking the thermostat cover off I found NOTHING under it, no thermostats, springs, gaskets, etc. - just the valve body. Crazy thing is I've been running the boat for 1.5 years...
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    88 hp Johnson (1993) exhaust seal question

    I changed the impeller out and must not have gotten one of the two large exhaust seals seated correctly . When the motor is started water does come out of the pee hole, some thru the prop and also out of several other places in the lower unit. Is this okay? Just wondering , I didn't know if I...
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    88 hp Johnson (1993) shift rod question

    I dropped the lower unit to change the impeller and after putting it back on I can't seem to get the shift rod connected back correctly. The prop either spins freely or is in gear, but not at the right positions on the throttle/shift body on the console. Just wondering if anyone has any...
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    Success! thanks iboats and elisa toolgirl

    Just wanted to thank all the folks who responded to my post a week ago - I tried some of the suggestions, got a part (powerpack) and am back on the water. You all run a great website and are very helpful to all of us out here trying to keep our outboards running - thank you.
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