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    Need help on shift rod adjustment...

    Hello All, I just removed the LU from my 1989 Johnson 110 VRO V4. I believe the shift rod has turned a few times, and after adding my two cents to it, I now have no clue where it should be or how it was (smacked myself on the hand with a wrench for doing that). Can one of the forum tech pros...
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    Carb gasket question ....

    Hello All, I just completed the rebuilding of both carbs. I have a 1989 Johnson 110HP VRO. I found myself workign extra hard scraping off the old gasket that is between the carb and th eintake manifold, it was tough to get out. Was there some sort of gasket sealer possibly used there? Should I...
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    Johnson P/N# 0325659 Nipple? Need ID help

    Hi all, I need to replace a small brass looking nipple that broke off on my 1989 Johnson 110. It is located below the upper carb and screws into the intake manifold. The rubber vacum type hose that connects to it, tees off and connectes to the mid section of the engine into another nipple. Can...
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    Hello All, need some more of your help...

    Greetings all, Here's me situation: 1989 Johnson 110HP J110TLCE. After 24 months of storage, it wouldn't start, cranks, but was stubborn to turn over. So I did the following. Compression check results: 100 all around. Replaced all 4 plugs, wires, rebuilt both carbs (pretty easy - used OMC...
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    Engine remains idle only when primer is pressed

    Hello all, 1989 Johnson 110hp - 110TLCE After a few years of dry dock time, I am finally getting this boat ready for the water. I've done some of the routine items (replace plugs, wires, cleaned fuel tank and added fresh premix 50:1. Also disabled VRO, only using the fuel pump side)...
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    Almost had it going. 1989 110HP Johnson

    Compression good all around (105-115). Replaced fuel tank with new and a new fuel filter, disabled VRO per some of the kind folks advice, fresh pre-mix (50:1) fuel and gave it a crank. After 24 months sitting, it started, remained idle for 15 seconds, then cutoff. Restarting was tough, cranked...
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    Question on disabling the VRO on 1989 Johnson 110HP

    I am in the middle of disabling my VRO on a 1989 Johnson 110HP. My question is, the vacuum line from the VRO to the engine, does that stay connected and in tact? What is the function of that vacuum line? Thanks, JG
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    Anyone know how many Gallons per hour on a 110hp Johnson?

    Hi all, Does anyone have an Idea on GPH on a 1989 Johnson 110TLCE on a 18' roundabout boat? Thanks, JG
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    21 gal metal fuel tank - best cleaning way

    Hi all, I just removed the 21gal metal fuel tank out of my 1991 Invader. It was 1/2 full with 2 year old fuel. Don't recall if I added a stabilizer back then. But anyway, I drained it, inside looks pretty clean aside form some slight tarnish. I was thinkin of giving it a cleaning or rinsing...
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    procedure to decarb 1989 110hp V4 Johnson

    Hello All, What's the best way to decarb this motor? What should I buy? -JG
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    Thermostat location on 1989 110hp Johnson?

    Hello All, I have a 1989 Johnson 110hp110TLCE. Looking for the thermostat location. I haven't opened the hood yet to look, but if someone can answer thsi prior to tommorow, that would be great. Thanks, JG
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    1989 110HP Johnson - How to disablbe VRO?

    Hello All, Kind of a newbie here. I want to disable my VRO and start the 50:1 mix. I have some directions, but if anyone out there has done it for this year motor, please help me out. Also, what is the best way to mix the fuel and oil afterwards? I have a 25 gallon metal tank. So I will take...
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