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    Johnson 130Hp Outboard w/ 4 Blade 23 Pitch Renegade Prop Question

    Dear friends, I have a 1800 foot bayliner cuddy with a 1996 Johnson 130Hp Looper Outboard - I put a 4 Blade OMC Renegade 23 Pitch Prop on it - QIESTION: Is it normal that I have to turn up the engine idle setting ? When I drop it in gear - it drags the motor down to nothing & it stalls, no doubt...
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    1996 130Hp Johnson Looper Runs Rough & stumbles - seems to be kisfiring ignition

    Dear friends,this motor was stored for about 3 years, wouldnt idle on its own w/o holding primer - carb jets were plugged with oil gum - green gum. Anyway, got the OEM Johnson carb kits & floats - did carb rebuild on all carbs - noticed when taking apart 1) the carbs that the floats were really...
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    JOHNSON 130HP CARBURETOR QUESTION - REBUILD ADVISE

    Dear friends, I have a 1996 Johnson 130Hp Looper - It was in storage for 3 years - I will not start w/o starting fluid ( ether ) & will only continue running by pulsing the electric primer. I have checked the float bowls - they are full of "green" gas - IE looks like VRO is working. Ive...
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    1996 JOHNSON/OMC 130 Hp V-4 Ignition - NO SPARK

    Dear friends, I have a 1996 Johnson v-4 looper that has NO spark on any cylinder. I check the kill switch circuit - that is not defective ( IE black/yellow not grounded when in run position). Question: What is "DVA"? In order to do the troubleshooting sequence the "books - OMC/Clymer/Rapair.com"...
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    For Sale: Bayliner Boat Seats - Bucket - Captains Chair

    For sale items are not allowed in the forums.<br />Please post them in the classified section.
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    Bayliner Boat Seats - Bucket - Captains Chair

    Sorry Joe....no solicitation to buy or sell allowed on the forums. Try the iboats classifieds.
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    Hynautic K10 Ram installation on 1996 Johnson V4 Outboard

    Dear friends, I have a Hynautic K10 ram that Im planning to use on a 1997 Johnson V4 Looper - I would like to make sure I have all the hardware - anyone have an installation picture or drawing ?<br /><br />Thanks in Advance !<br /><br />Joe
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    OMC LOOPER STARTER INTERCHANGEABILITY

    Dear friends, I have a 1996-1998 Johnson 130Hp V-4 Looper Outboard - My starter is dying - It has an OMC pn 585060 - IE it is the late style 10 tooth starter with the plastic cap on the end of the drive. Question: will the earlier starters work ? IE the ones with the large nut on the end of the...
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    Looking for 1996-1998 Johnson 130Hp Gearcase

    Dear friends, Looking either for a complete gear case OR the guts to repopulate a housing - Thanks
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    Mid 90's JOHNSON 130Hp & 140 Hp V4 differences

    Anyone know the differences between the mid 90's 130 Hp V4 & the 140 Hp V4s? Seems like its exhaust housing, carb jetting & ignition ? What about performance ?- Thanks in advance !
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    How does a Johnson 130HP V4 compare with a 125 MERC inline-4 ?

    Dear friends, Im considering both a late 125 MERC inline 4 with the 2+2 carb setup OR a 1996 130HP Johnson V4 - any suggestions would be appreciated ! Which one is lighter ? <br /><br />Thanks
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    Will 96 Johnson 130 V4 fit where a 99 FORCE 120 was ?

    Dear friends, My FORCE 120 was stolen off my 1999 Bayliner - will a 1996 Johnson V4 fit bolt for bolt ? I dont want to drill any new holes .. Any idea would be appreciated !
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