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recently purchased an older pontoon with a 1989 Johnson 60hp. Probably set up about 2 years.
Done so far:
new gas tank, new gas, new fuel filter, new plugs. Carburetors were rebuilt by professional marine mechanic and supposedly tested to make sure motor was running.
After the mechanic work; I...
Trying to get the navigation lights working on a 89 Bass Buggy.
At least 4 wires were cut at the battery. I connected one cut wire at a time to the battery until I got power to the accesory switches at the console. I did NOT connect a 2nd wire to the battery ground. My tester is now showing...
Just bought a 89 pontoon boat with a 60 hp Johnson that is supposed to be newer than the boat. It will start but only run for a few seconds. My mechanic experience is pretty basic.
history:
1. elderly owner said it ran fine late last summer.
2. I doubt that he winterized the engine sitting in...
