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    Steering further in one direction then the other.

    I have read several post dealing with steering issues and im still not sure how to fix this issue on my boat. (85 Astro Glass Bass Boat). Currently the engine turns further right (3 turns with the Steering wheel) and left (1.5 turns). It looks like when the engine is turned right it hits a...
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    85 Johnson 150 Possible Power Pack issues

    Currently engine runs great but twice at WOT it died and when I cut the throttle back to idle it recovered. This has happen twice and always at WOT. Could it be a power pack going bad? In addition, I was looking at power packs and in the details section it listed a limit of 5800 I would...
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    Steering adjustment not the same in both directions?

    I have an 85 astro glass bass boat I have been working on. I just replaced the steering wheel and during the process I relized that it turn further in one direction than in the other. It appears it is full travel both ways. Is their any way to adjust the direction of travel to make it evan in...
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    Steering Wheel Replacement

    In the process of replacing a Steering wheel on my 1985 Astro Glass bass boat. I order a replacement with a tapered hole and when I removed the old steering wheel it was a different configuration (three small bolts holding it on to an adapter that is held with one main bolt. Has anyone seen...
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    1985 Johnson 150 stalls at full throttle

    1985 Johnson 150 Today we were on the lake a little choppy full throttle and the engine momentarly quit running, I throttle the engine back and it recovered. It was as if it ran out of gas or some type of electrical short. I applied full throttle on plane and away we went and it did it again...
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    What Prop would be best Johnson 150

    1985 Astroglass 17.5 foot bass boat Johnson 150 outboard 14.5 24 pitch stainless prop Boat Weight 1000lbs Currently with three people (450lbs) and a have a tank of gas WOT 4200 rpm. Im able to reach 45 MPH. My performance WOT should be 4500 to 5500. What pitch would bring me to 5500 rpm and...
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    150 Johnson Flywheel removal

    Two days one bent puller and the flywheel still dosent want to come off. You would think there would have been a better design. Ihave soaked it with PB blast and let it set for two days. In addition I used a impact wrench to tighten the puller. I have rapped the puller with a hammer. Still...
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    1985 Johnson 150 V Reg & Stator Issues

    I think I bought a pig in a poke. I have spent several months replacing stringers, foam, deck, and carpet and now I have electrical issues: eek: I have read several post that contained a lot of good information on how to trouble shoot stator. By the looks of it I have a 35 amp alternator which...
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    85 Johnson 150 leaking fuel

    I have an 85 Johnson 150 leaking fuel when stowed up. I believe this is coming from the carb. Is this normal? It only does it after I have ran it.
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    Boat Deck Replacement (Bass Boat)

    :confused:I have replaced the stringers foam and deck and now I am at the stage to fiberglass the deck surface. On average, how many plys of fiberglass should I use? I replace the deck with 1/2 pressure treated ply with one layer of fiberglass on the bottom separating it form the foam...
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    Epanded Foam Deck Replacement

    I am in the process of repairing a 1985 Astroglass bass Boat. I had to replace the deck and the stringers due to rot. The foam was water soaked. I was replacing the foam and somehow when I pored the foam in the center section the foam filled the drain channel. I would prefer not to have to...
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