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    LEO face first docking

    http://www.break.com/index/cop-faceplants-stepping-off-boat.html Looks like he practiced that move.:eek:(WOW)
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    Cheap Boat Cover

    I bought a $50. boat cover from wall mart last year for my 16.5 foot bow rider. I don't tow with it. Its starting to leak. Looking for a good cover for around $100. that may last more than a year. There are so many to chose from. Looking for recommendations.
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    Need fuel pump help

    Have a 1985 Johnson 115 Hp. I rebuilt carbs I pumped primer bulb like crazy to check for leaks noticed fuel coming from valve hole on back side of fuel pump and it spit fuel from hole while running(Figured I blew out a seal). I rebuilt fuel pump it is still doing the same thing. Is there...
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    Fuel Pump kit help

    I have a 1985 90 Hp Johnson need to know what fuel pump kit I need. http://www.iboats.com/Johnson-Fuel-Pump-Kits/dm/*******.423261512--**********.918526217--view_id.271382 Not sure which one my year is not listed. Sierra 18-7820 or 18-7821 ? Need to order today. Thanks for any help.
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    90 HP Fuel Pump rebuild

    Checking my notes from awhile back. OEM Part # 0438616 fuel pump kit for a J115LTCO is this correct and what is the Sierra part #? There was a sticky on the forum showing a rebuild. Anyone have the link? Thanks for any help.
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    Charging trolling motor battery

    I have a 1985 Johnson 90HP. What do I need to do to use it to charge my trolling motor battery? Thanks for any help.
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    Water from telltale

    j115tlco 1985 I cant remember if water is suppose to come from the telltale with the engine not ruining? When I start the engine the water comes out stronger. Can someone give me a link for testing the thermostat I cant find one. Thanks for the help. Rainman.
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    Head Gasket Replacement

    I have a j115tlco 1985. After all my preventive maintenance. I torqued head bolts and did a decarb checked compression. Same as last year left side115/110 right side 125/123. Should I change head gasket on left side? Thanks for any advice.
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    Thermostat Replacement

    Have a J115tlco 1985. Only have had 1 year. Doing preventive maintenance should I replace thermostats they are working. Looks Hard to get under exhaust housing. Thanks for any advice.
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    Ski record

    http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6341925n New ski word record 114 skiers for one hour.
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    Installing Fuel Filter

    I'm installing a fuel/water separator filter kit. The directions say to make sure the primer bulb is on the engine side of filter. Tank /filter/ bulb/ engine is this correct? If so can I move the primer bulb by the engine to make it easer to get to. It is currently in the the fuel tank storage...
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    Replacement Hoses

    J115TLCOS 1985 Cant fine replacement water hoses that attach to thermostat housing. Cant find them on the Johnson drawings and cant find them on iboats. Any other sorces I can try? Thanks for any help.
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    Vacation Time

    Do you have vacation plans? What is your favorite vacation places? In May we are going to Oregon were I use to live to see our first grandchild. Favorite place Playa Del Carmen Mexico.:D
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    Fuel Pump kit help

    http://www.iboats.com/Johnson-Fuel-Pump-Kits/dm/*******.322013164--**********.584522946--view_id.271382 Can not find a fuel pump rebuild kit. For my 1985 J115TLCOS Maybe 17-7820 or 18-7621. Johnson parts don't even show a fuel pump on any of there drawings. Mine works I was just going to...
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    Replacing Thermostat

    1985 115hp Johnson. Only have owned for a year. Keep reading post on adding temp. gage. Dose it make sense to replace thermostats first. My kit cost the same as the Gage kit. While I have it apart should I flush it out with water or a cleaner?
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