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    Tilt/Trim connections for 1989 johnson 60hp

    I rigged this motor on a boat that had an older Johnson, the relays look to be setup for the two wire system. My main question is regarding the connects from the motor, specfically what does this 5-pin plug connect to on the other end if i can find that wire and are there any other power...
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    Hydrolock while running on plane?

    I have a 1993 Caravelle FS with the 4.3L V6. At the beginning of this season changed all of the bellows, gimbal bearing, shift cable, as one of the bellows was leaking. Got it out on the water, leak fixed, but while running at about 3500 rpm the motor just shut off immediately and quickly...
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    Died under load and won't restart - V6 with alpha 2

    First time on the lake this year, and the boat started up great. Had a full tank of gas at the end of last season, and added fuel stabilizer to the tank at that time. Took it out last week, idled great and started on first try. When I got to the end of the cove and hit the gas, it sputtered...
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    Caravelle bowrider fuel vent cap missing?

    I am the new owner of a 93 caravelle classic fish/ski, and appear to be missing a fuel vent cap. It is on the stern next to the fill cap, and is currently open to the elements and I assume there should be some type of cap to keep water out. Does anyone know what it would look like or where to...
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    Starting after varying time periods, tips or tricks?

    I have read the cold start procedures, and mine generally will start with the 8 count method in one or two tries. my question is once the motor is running recently, what are the tips/tricks for restarting? Usually mine will fire up immediately when warm, but occasionally will need some help in...
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    Float in portable tank issue reading level

    The float for my direct-sight gauge is no longer as buoyant, and makes reading fuel level difficult. It is one of the moeller red tanks. Does anyone see a problem with adding a fishing bob to the end to help it float in the fuel or have a better solution than buying another assembly? Would...
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    Depth finder always at 3ft? troubleshooting

    I just got the power connected to an old depth finder, very simple display with depth and alarm. It is connected to a puck transducer in the bilge, and always reads around 3 ft, give or take a very small amount. Any ideas which component may be causing the problems or if there is anything i...
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    Simple VRO question

    On a new to me boat I had to reconnect the VRO tank, and made mark on the tank to ensure oil is being used. after running some premix in the tank, it seems the oil level did go down about a quarter inch (maybe 7 gallons of fuel). Safe to assume this is working and use regular gas going forward?
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    House battery with solar charging question

    Currently I have only one battery on my pontoon and would like to add a second for the house accessories. I also have a 5 watt solar panel that i would like to leave connected to the house battery. My question is, would it be safe to simply run a length of wire with a switch to the starting...
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    VRO Wire Connection Location

    Hopefully this is easy, but couldn't find it searching the forums. 89 60hp Johnson, where does the wire from the VRO tank connect? Mine was disconnected when purchased and assume this controls the alarm. Thanks!
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    Tilt/trim wiring, 2 vs 3

    Re: Tilt/trim wiring, 2 vs 3 Thank you, so the red/green/blue should run to the switch and is not already connected by the big red connector? In that case i would need to run the relay to PTT motor connection? Attached is the only current picture i have, I guess to start where does this plug...
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    Water flow/overheat question

    Motor 1989 60hp Johnson Just finished a carb rebuild and the motor is running pretty good, need to do the adjustment for slow speed but wanted to ask a cooling question. Impeller about two years old, and tell tale is very strong so i assume no problems there or reason to drop lower unit? With...
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    1989 Mercruiser 5.7 with Alpha 1

    This may be a two part question but not sure. I have noticed a small leak from the back, at the transom/motor seal. The transom does feel a little soft in some spots so from reading appears that this would be the problem. I began taking off the outdrive yesterday, and there was a milky sludge...
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    Tilt/trim wiring, 2 vs 3

    I had a 77 140hp motor with PTT, replaced with 91 60hp. My question is how to connect the wiring, as it appears that the lead from the relay box had 3 wires, red, blue, green, but the new motor only has blue and green. Is it safe to just connect those or is there something that needs to be...
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    quick question - ground for 89 60hp johnson

    I just got a new motor to me, hooking up electrical connections from my controls/battery and not sure where the ground bolts on. I know the positive goes to the starter solenoid, but not sure about where the ground should bolt to the block or if it matters. Thanks if anybody else has this...
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