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    Johnson Cross Flow Vs Yahama Loop Charge

    I have a 115 Johnson cross flow which i rebuilt 4 years ago. It runnning fine at the present time , but I am thinking or replacing it with a 90 hp yahama loop charge. How will the preformance of the Yahama compare to the preformance of the Johnson
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    Crossflow Timming Question

    I have a 94 115 HP Johnson that has been reciently rebuilt. The place I ordered my parts from in Flordia suggested I set the timming at 24 deg. instead of 28 deg. for the break in period. He also said the motor would last longer if I left it a 24 deg.<br />The motor is set at 24 deg now and...
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    Johnson 115 prop selection

    I have a 94 115 Johnson an I am looking at a raker propeller. (13.5 x 18.) What is the advantage or a Raker prop compared to an regular stainless steel prop. I have found one in good shape an for a good price.<br /> Does the raker prop affedt the rpm of the motor differently than the regular...
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    Crossflow Recirculation System

    I have a 115 Johnson crossflow outboard motor and don't under the purpose of the recurculation system.<br /> What does it do? How does it work?
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    Johnson rebuild question (Piston Rings)

    I am rebuilding a 115 Johnson crossflow motor. The Factory repair manual call for the ring end gap to be betweem .019 and .031.<br />I an using Wiseco pistons. The Piston installation instructions said to be sure and set the ring end gaps,but gave no specs. A small loose paper in the box said...
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    Reed Valves on Johnson crossflow

    I am in the process of rebuilding my V4 crossflow and I am inspecting the reed valves. <br /> I notice they seem to be laying good and flat when looking at them from the crankcase side, but when I look at them from the carberator side while holding it up to the light I can see some are not...
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    thermostat question

    My outboard motor(Johnson 115 crossflow) has two thermostats and to poppet valves.<br />It seems the thermostats work at low speed and the poppet valves open when the pressure increases at higher speeds. When the poppets open and let more water flow through the motor, the temperaure drops and...
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    Gas in Carberators

    Is it good to run the gas out of the carberators when you finish using a boat. Or is it better to leave it in.<br /> Im not talking about long term storage just three or four weeks.<br /> Does running the gas cause it to run lean and could this cause problems<br /> What are the pros and cons?//
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    out board rebuilders

    Can anyone tell me If they have had a motor rebuilt by Tinkiller Marine. On their web sight the offer a life time warranty of their work.<br /><br />Would like to hear what your experience with them was.<br /><br />Also can anyone tell me if Wiseco Piston are better than oem.
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    out board rebuilders

    Can anyone tell me If they have had a motor rebuilt by Tinkiller Marine. On their web sight the offer a life time warranty of their work.<br /><br />Would like to hear what your experience with them was.<br /><br />Also can anyone tell me if Wiseco Piston are better than oem.
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