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    Lean Popping?!?

    My 1996 Johnson 130HP has what sounds like a popping sound while idle on the muffs. It pops maybe every 10-20 seconds and when it pops, a big puff of somke comes out. It seems that after awhile, it getts better but it still pops. I noticed that there is about a 200 RPM drop after it pops.<br...
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    Evinrude vs Johnson

    I know that Johnson and Evinrude were part of OMC and are now owned by Bombardier. The question I have is what are the fundamental differences between both lines?<br /><br />Last week I saw an infomercial for the Evinrude E-Tec motors but have never seen anything "advanced" in the Johnson...
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    Motor quits while shifting...

    I just recently rebuilt the carbs and replaced the plugs (the old plugs had a lot of oil although I'm not sure if they should have any) in my 1996 Johnson 130 in hopes of fixing a problem that is driving me insane... The motor starts fine and seems to idle somewhat OK (quits every one in...
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    Carb Rebuild Help

    I just removed the carburator main body assemblies from a 1996 Johnson 130 and am not sure how to proceed. I have never rebuilt a carb so I want some advice on what to do next (I do have the Clymer manual).<br /><br />I am not sure if I only remove the parts that I am replacing or do I take the...
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    Carb Refurb Kit Help

    I have a 1996 Johnson 130 (J130TXADA) and I want to rebuild the carbs. I believe part number 439079 is the correct kit for this motor (found at usboatsupply). I searched this site but their equivalent (18-7222) is out of stock. I assume that all I need are 2 kits, right? I guess the kit is...
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    Replacing Temp Switch

    I am replacing the temperature switch and the temperature/SLOW switch in a 1996 Johnson 130HP and was wondering about how to install them.<br /><br />The temp switch had what appeared to be some grease on it when I pulled it out but the other one (temp/SLOW switch) did not have anything on it...
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    Stainless Steel Thru-Hulls

    I was looking for some stainless steel thru-hulls to replace the original plastic ones in a 1996 Seaswirl 2100CC and found some at Walmart of all places at a reasonable price (about $12 for a 5/8"). They are made by a compay called Attwood but the packaging said that they are for above the...
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    "Odd" Rod Holders

    I recently purchased a 1996 Seaswirl Striper 2100 CC and it has these odd looking rod holders under the gunnels. They are rubber and are pretty beat up and started falling apart.<br /><br />I have looked around but cannot find them locally (Melbourne, FL). Has anyone seen these type? Do you...
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    Johnson 130HP Starter Problem

    I had drained dual batteries yesterday and had to get a jump to start a 1996 Johnson 130HP. Turns out that one of the batteries was apparently dead and drained the other one. This is on a boat I just recently purchased (2 month ago).<br /><br />Both batteries were bought in March this year and...
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