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    What could cause this overheat alarm? johnson 115 1995

    For several yrs Ive had an intermittent overheat problem. The only time its happened is when I start up the motor on the muffs in the driveway after it hasnt been run in a long time. After idling a few minutes, the warning horn would go off. Never had an alarm while actually operating the...
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    How to replace thermostats on 1995 115 Johnson?

    I finally managed to get the thermostat housing off my 1995 115, but now Im VERY worried about how to get it back on. With the tight clearance and springs , etc. Is there some trick to use to hold it in place while the bolts get started?
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    rpms are down by 400 , why?

    changed stator and replaced a cracked plastic float chamber on my 112 johnson with metal float chamber. New jets in the metal chamber, but they are the same size as before. (.067 high, .025 intermediate). The motor now runs good, Ive put about 60 miles on it in two trips but tops out at 400...
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    brown oily residue inside cowl - 94 112 Johnson

    I have some brown oily residue inside my cowl, on the lower cowl part onthe left side (beneath starter, etc). It appears sprayed droplets. Cant find where it is coming from, everything on the block seems clean. My motor also is hard to start after sitting sometimes, but runs fine. <br /><br...
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    how to wire up regulator on Johnson 112

    my 94 112 came with only 6amp rectified charge system. since Im replacing stator and rectifier, I will put on 9 amp stator and regulator. this was standard on the 25 in version of my motor. <br /><br />Mounting the regulator is no problem, how to wire it up is a different story. My manual...
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    CDI Stator is different amps, problem?

    my 94 112 johnson might need the stator replaced. CDI seems like reputable, knowledgable people. I have a 6 amp unregulated system. The same motor in a long shaft came with a 9 amp regulated system. CDI sells 9 amp stator for both applications. They tell me this wont be a problem. seems to...
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    where do I set my floats on johnson 112 ?

    1994 johnson 112. Darn manual says to set the carb floats "in between the marks on the OMC float gauge". Naturally, I dont have one. Im going to guess that when held upside down, the float surface should be set exactly level with the gasket surface of the carb. Is this correct??
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    where can I order carburetor jets from?

    Where can order carb jets for a johnson outboard from? Online preferably.
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    94 johnson 112 stator?

    94 johnson 112. Idles OK, sometimes works fine, other times slowly bogs down until quits, or will keep running once reduced to idle. sometimes happens immediately when accelerating from idle, other times happens after running for a while at high speed.<br /><br />Bulb doesnt go flat when it...
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    Need help with float chamber part - 1995 112 TSL

    The plastic float chamber on one of my carbs on 1995 112 TSL cracked at a drain screw and was leaking. I went to dealer and ordered new float chamber. <br /><br />The new float chamber is aluminum (instead of plastic), shaped a little different inside, and my idle orifices and drain screws...
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    94 johnson 112 bogs

    My 94 johnson 112 is experiencing intermittent problems. Every now and then (but not always) while getting on plane or running 3000 rpms and up, the engine bogs until it dies. Restart motor and it might happen again, or maybe not. Some hard starting problems too sometimes. I have checked out...
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    fix my problem - 94 115 Johnson SPL

    Will be working fine at idle for extended time, go to accelerate and get on plane, and will sometimes bog down and nearly stop. Once or twice it has caught on and picked up while bogging down. Sometimes will be running at full throttle for long time then same suddenly happens. Will alway...
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    1994 johnson 112 - lower unit

    purchased 1994 johnson 112. Prop shaft was bent. Had it replaced. The lower unit makes clicking sound when i spin prop by hand in neutral. I havent run it yet. It didnt make this sound before I had it worked on. Makes me wonder if somethings not right. Is this normal?<br /><br />Also what...
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    81 merc 90 (inline 6) bogs at full throttle

    First trip out in a few months. Ran a total of about 100 miles in 2 days chasing specks in the Louisiana delta. Motor ran fine up to 4300 rpm, so I did all my running 4000 - 4300. Max is 4500 no trim, 4800 trimmed out. Above 4400 or so (WOT) motor would begin to bog down after 20 sec or so. If...
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    best plugs for 90 hp inline 6 merc?

    Manual says champion L76V or NGK BUHW plugs, but cautions that mfg may recommend others today due to changes in fuel since motor made. Motor is 1980 vintage, good compression and seems to run fine on the L76V. Does anyone know if a different plug is reccomended today and why? Ive heard that...
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