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    Oms Failure

    Wanted to share some information of an OMS pump with a stuck piston inside the chamber. It was a 98 pump. Photo shows the scoring inside the chamber where they fused. This definitely would have caused failure if it had been fitted. I was lucky enough to inspect this secondhand pump and pull...
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    Johnson 150 Plugs Fouling Oil Consumption High

    I have thought to know end how to fix this double consumption. I'm on my last leg without further advice. I have decided to swap OMS pumps, from a rebuilt spare I had from an 99 that went in the drink. I'll fire her up tomorrow and see if it does anything. I would appreciate any other...
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    Johnson 150 Plugs Fouling Oil Consumption High

    Hey Guys, I have always had an issue of slight over oil consumption. Just put it down to the OMC guzzler. No issues with it running to WOT and starts fine. I just cant sit and idle for extended periods, she likes to run mid-flat out or not on at all. After running for a couple of hours she...
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    V6 Lower Unit Oil Colour

    Hi All, I dropped the lower unit oil after a year of use and pretty busy ski season. In anticipation for summer in Queensland, doing the service now. I have put 40 hours on her since the last change. i freaked out because it’s a coffee brown and not the usual dark colour. it was consistent...
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    VRO Rebuild Kit

    Hi I-boaters, Happy Summer for the USA folk! I recently decided to replace the diaphragm kit for my 98 150, 60 Looper. Even though the motor runs fine it was more prevention because I don't have genuine hours. Motor looks brand new but you never know internally. After reassembling the...
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    Air Leak/Over Oil OMS 98 150

    Hi Guys, Just wondering if I can get some thought on the below for my Eagle 150. 98 150 Ocean Runner with 250hours. Owned motor for 6 months Compression 90-95psi on all 6. I get WOT at 5600 with Cobra prop. I have for months been trying to work out why I keep having a slight over oil issue on...
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    No Continuity No1 Coil - 150 60 Degree

    Later this afternoon after unplugging everything and setting back up. I managed to start it normal and ran it for a while. Now it seems fixed. I want to make sure though! I hope I have not fried the power pack with this short. Can anyone explain if shorting the two wires damages the starter...
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    No Continuity No1 Coil - 150 60 Degree

    Hi Guys I thought to start a new thread being a totally different issue to the water pump. On my 98 150 60 Degree Looper. For some time I have thought the idling has been a little rough, I have always had WOT @5500rpm. Except for on the weekend it dropped to 4000 max. I cleaned down the plugs...
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    Low hose water flow to impeller when flushing

    Hi guys, I most likely know the answer to this but want to confirm. I had just replaced the water pump with genuine BRP. Went out on the water with the kids yesterday, before we go into lock down due to the virus. Had a great time. Came home to flush the Johnson 98 150. I put her on the...
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    VRO/OMS Over Oiling Johnson 98 150

    Hi Guys, I have got a over oiling issue in my 98 150. 730hours on gauge but can’t confirm as the boat was barely used by previous owner. When in storage couple days after use. I find Clean Oil leaks around the midsection while in garage. Carbs don’t leak fuel, all been just serviced. I find...
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    Johnson 1998 150 Ocean Runner Air Leak?

    Hi Guys, I have serviced my recently purchased 98 150 Ocean Runner (J150EXECD). I'm having issues with excessive oil at idle. Meter has 700 hours. Although doesn't look like it. Works have just been completed. 1. New fuel lines, water separator filter. Previously had 5/16 now 3/8 lines. 2...
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    Evinrude 150 60 Degree 1998

    Hey Iboaters! Okay so got my new boat. It’s a Haines Hunter Bow Rider. Awesome for the family but also has a deep V hull for out in the bay. Hull been repainted and new transom with keel repair. It’s got a 150 60degree V6 1998 model. Approx 720 hours. Looper looks like in great condition. It...
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    2004 135 Ficht

    Hey boaters, I sold my Matra to now get a bigger boat, either a runabout or bow rider. I found a really nice cruise craft bow rider but it has a BRP 2004 135 Ficht. Sucks because it’s a nice boat but the motor will be not worth the trouble. I know from reading here all the horrors. i will try...
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    12v Earthing onto Engine, Please Help.

    Hi Boaters, So lately i have been harassing all you guys about tacho issues, my blown power pack on my 87 140 Looper (from Hell). Well today I have found the culprit but don't know how to solve or fix why it's happening. I'm getting 12v earthing via accessories. The charge goes away when...
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    Tacho Issues 87 140 Looper

    Hi boaters! I went for a run today after replacing the power pack and carbs cleaned (For the 50th time) on my 140 looper. Boat is running the best it ever has. Power band is so good. The battery gets full charge at WOT to just under 15v, is this an issue? It drops back down within a few...
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