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    New motor

    Hello, In upgrading my Johnson 60hp VJ60TLENE to a new E-TEC, I had a few questions. I know I will need new controls, but will I also need new steering controls? I currently have the cable system. Also will the I-command system work with this motor? Thanks!
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    Converting

    Hello all. I'm buying a 90hp etec (new) and was wondering how hard it would be to convert it to 115hp? One big problem is my boat is only rated to 90, so a dealer won?t touch it. I was also wondering how much of a safety issue this would be? If there's a definite risk to me or the boat I...
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    Electrical problem with smoke

    Electrical problem with smoke Hello, OK heres the deal, my motor wont start, the starter goes up but wont come down. (tries to start like it has a week battery) and it smokes (I don't know where from). It also does this when the trim tilt is operated (both with the ignition off and on) it also...
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    help with water separator

    Hello, As my water separator project continues, I have a few more questions. First after talking to Johnson (or whoever owns them), they told me that my 10 micron filter was to restrictive for a carbureted motor. They gave me a part number for an OEM one that?s 25 micron. I finally got it...
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    Shift rod length

    Hello, Does anyone know the shift rod length on a 92 60hp VJ60TLENE? I heard it's 21'' 23/32 but I'm not sure. The service manual doesn't seem to list it. Also where do I measure it? I can't get 21'' with the rod screwed in at all. Thanks!!!!!!!!
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    what is this?

    Hello, I noticed when running my engine on muffs there is a decent amount of black oil coming from behind the prop, it forms a puddle on the ground when the engine gets shut off. Is this normal and what is it? I used 2 cans of OMC engine tuner this year so I doubt its carbon, unless it's...
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    Warning horn

    Hey all, Here?s an interesting problem, I replaced the VRO and rectifier this winter. Fired up fine, but when the oil is low in the tank the horn sounds beeeeeeeeeeeep, even when the engine is OFF but the key is on. Also when running at WOT I get a beep beep beep (no oil) but the oil in the...
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    vacuum test?

    Hello, When I installed my water separator I had to run about 5 feet of extra line. I was told I needed to do a vacuum test. I was also told NOT to do this in a test tank, I have to do it while running down the lake. First of all do I really need to do this test? I can tell you that the...
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    My 2cents on the VRO

    OK guys well here?s how it was explained to me. The VRO was used from 1984 until 1993, where it became known as the OMS pump. The major differences in them was the amount of oil they used. Prior to 1990 it used 150:1 and 100:1 in 1990-1992. And 60:1 in 1993. Now the part that I found...
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    New VRO

    Hello, OK, well after much testing it was determined that my VRO is bad. So it?s onto a new one. I've heard you can replace it with an OMS pump, does anyone know the part number, I can?t find it. Also does anyone have any tips on installing the new one? Thanks. 92 60hp VJ60TLENE
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    VRO update

    Hello all, My new VRO tank arrived and I installed it. However after it was all said and done I noticed the small inline fuel filter had some gas/oil in it. After taking the line off it I noticed gas/oil dripping out of it. I'm not sure if this is normal or I blew a seal somewhere in the...
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    compression test

    Hello all, I know when doing a compression test to pull the lanyard out so the ignition system isn?t firing, but won?t that still put raw fuel/oil into the cylinders? Then when you start it you run the risk of detonation? Thanks VJ60TLENE 92 60hp
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    Water separator installation

    Hello, Well I have my water separator installed. I had to put it back by the gas tank because I didn?t have room in the splashwell, I also had to run about 5 more feet of gas line both to the engine and from the tank. I tried to make sure everything was working, after filling the filter with...
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    Dilemma

    Hello, I have two more questions. The fuel line that runs through the transom to go to the tank is a real ***** to get to, I have the end where it connects to the tank but the end at the connector is impossible to get at. I was wondering if I could just use a connector and attach the new and...
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    just a few more questions

    Hello, Well I?m finishing up my winter boat project. I had a leak in one of the oil lines going to the VRO, I replaced that line and while I was at it I replaced all the fuel/oil lines with the exception on the filler line and the vent line (permanently mounted tank) I?m now installing the...
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