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    DT 40 warning buzzer

    Hey All, the pontoon I bought last summer came with a suzuki dt 40, and I made a post asking about them. the few times I got to take the boat out last summer I did enjoy it, so for all who said it would be a good one, thanks and you were right. However...... I've changed the plugs, and...
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    question about winterizing

    I was having a boating discussion with a friend of mine who has a 17' aluminum tracker type boat with an 85 Johnson outboard. We were discussing the cold weather, and I mentioned having fogged my engine. He said to winterize his, he just stuck his gas line down into a can of seafoam, started it...
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    1991 Kayot - who makes it?

    Hi All, just got home from buying this pontoon. Can't find any info on who made it? google search refers me to Harris Flote Boat, but even NADA doesn't show a Kayot under their name. Just curious as to how much it weighs. It's a 20' boat, new seats and carpet. 40 hp suzuki.......not my first...
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    About power packs......

    a question for you guru's out there. 1979 Johnson 115. dropping #1 cylinder. I've changed the coils around, after testing spark at 7/16" gap on the tester and it seemed weak. I changed it out with the #2 cylinder, but in doing so, I found the paint preventing a good ground. I made sure to scrape...
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    79 Johnson 115 rpm

    what RPM should I be seeing when running wide open? I know prop matters but what rpm is this motor going to be comfortable at? thanks in advance, Chaz
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    1979 115 gas mix coming from the exhaust and under the cowling

    Hey all, me again. I'm going to start over..... I traded for this procraft bass boat with the 79 Johnson 115. it started and ran fine at the previous owners house. He told me it would run but had a 'cough' occasionally. When I put it in the water the first time, ran it about 3 miles up to my...
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    1979 Johnson 115 carb rebuild and water pump question

    I picked up the parts to rebuild my carbs, and the water pump. 2 quick questions please for those of you 'in the know' on Johnson motors: 1. float adjustments on the carbs? The manual shows a gauge and says 'it must be between the notches' on the gauge, which I don't have. Is there a...
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    Tachometer question 79 Johnson 115

    the tach isn't working on the boat I just traded for. I followed Joe Reeves suggestions for the quick diagnostics and learned two things, which I'd like some opinions on please. I'm still awaiting the arrival of my service manual, maybe once I get it I can quit buggin y'all, LOL. First thing...
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    1979 Johnson 115 - a few issues

    I have a quick question for you guru's out there. I've been lurking here reading and studying and searching the forums. A LOT of good information here and for that I thank you! here it is: I recently traded for a 1988 Procraft 1600 V bassboat. I traded a truck I'd had sitting around the yard...
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