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    88SPL Lower Unit

    1988 88SPL J88MSLCUS Just got boat back from shop. Put in and ran around the river for a while. Engine runs great and everything is good. After an hour or two of cruising around I feel a minor jolt or almost a hesitation i guess. Like the little jolt you feel when you hit something under the...
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    Terminology Questions.....???

    This forum is great! Im learning so much and enjoy it. Ive been reading threads for hours just because it interests me even though the thread does not pertain to the issue I am having with my outboard. So Ive come across a few terms I dont understand. Yes, I could google them but I'm sure you...
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    Air in Fuel Test Sticky?

    I know Ive seen it on here before but now I cant find it. I read a post about testing the boat side fuel system to ensure that air is not being sucked in by the fuel pump. It was something about using some t-fittings and clear tubing......Anyone know where it went cuz I cant find it anywhere now...
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    88SPL Rebuild Average Cost

    Just curious...and pardon me if this is the wrong place for this post. What should I expect to pay for a typical rebuild on a 1988 88 Johnson SPL? As far as i know the powerhead is good and compression is good. However this engine has not been reliable for me and Im just tired of getting to the...
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    1988 Johnson 88 SPL Card Rebuild

    Newbie...please bare with me. I have acquired a boat with a 1988 johnson 88 spl. I was told the motor runs but had not been started in over a year. So....what ive done is pull the fuel tank, drain it, clean it, new fuel lines. Have both carbs off and two rebuild kits. I believe I have the...
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