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    Suzuki DT115 Voltage Regulator/ Rectifier

    Hi, My 1986 DT115 isn't charging. This model has a separate regulator and rectifier (32800-95D01 and 32800-94601). I've attached a pic of mine, they look to be aftermarket as they don't look like any of the OEs online. The Rectifier (95D01) tests bad, I can't find the procedure for testing the...
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    Johnson V4 140 No Compression on 1. Broken/Missing Rings

    Hi guys, This might get long but i want to try to convey the whole story. Last year i bought an old boat for $200 with a 1979 V4 140 on it. I didn't do any work/maintenence on it, i put it on my Starcraft fishing boat, used it a few times, it ran good. I quit using it in October, put it in the...
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    More problems, 9.9 runs better with one plug wire off.

    Hi, more issues with my 1994 Johnson 9.9 electric start remote motor. I got it last fall, never hearing it run. This spring, I cleaned the carb, replaced the impeller, and started in the shop in a barrel, it ran beautiful. Then it sat a few weeks, on the water it ran like crap, I found it was...
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    Will a 1979 140 powerhead fit a 1988 88???

    Hi, just wondering if anyone knows if my newly acquired 1979 Johnson 140's powerhead would bolt up and work on my 1988 88 outboard? Any help is appreciated! Also I didn't notice when I looked at it(havnt picked it up yet), does the 140 most likely have the primer solenoid setup?
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    Need info on 1979 Johnson 140

    Hi, I just bought a boat with a 1979 Johnson 140 on it. Serial # 140TL79R, its got a big hump between the heads, does that make it a looper? If so what's the pros/cons? I bought it just to replace the 88 on my fishing boat. Is it true that this would be considered a 115 HP by todays standards...
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    1994 9.9 narrowing down no spark in 1 hole

    Hi, my Johnson 9.9 is only sparking on the top plug, it will occasionally fire on both but only briefly.I switched coils around, didn't change, tried a different power pack, didn't change, switched the leads from the power pack at the coils and that switched it to the top being dead. Does this...
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    1988 Johnson 88 scored cylinders

    Hi, just pulled the right head on my 88, the compression was 120 on both left, 90 on bottom right 115 on top right. Was hoping it was the headgasket, not so lucky. Both cylinders have scoring in exact same spot, about 11 o clock, with bottom being worse, removed a piece of steel imbedded in...
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    1988 Johnson 88 compression question, also could use some specs

    Hi, I recently checked my compression with the motor warm. Two left cylinders were 120, upper right 115, lower right 90. I did a decarb with seafoam, didn't really change. The motor runs ok once its warm, but runs really bad the first five minutes, especially at idle. Also when cranking the...
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    whats this wire? charging and shut off questions 1994 9.9 electric start.

    Hi, I bought this motor without controls or external wiring. Trying to figure out how to shut it off, doesn't have the typical black wire with yellow tracer. What's the 2 yellow wires that are spliced into a female connector for? There's about 14.5 volts there when running. Does anyone know...
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    1994 Johnson 9.9 cooling problem

    Hi, I fired up my 9.9 kicker for the first time last night, it runs great, however there was no water coming out of the tell tale, or anywhere for that mater, I had it in a tub with water up to cavitation plate. Today I pulled the lower unit off, blew air up the tube in the mid section, got a...
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    1994 Johnson 9.9 Carb questions

    Hi, I pulled the carb off my 94 9.9 tonight, pretty strange carb, at least to me. Couple questions, #1 I can't believe it but I broke the nipple off the primer solenoid, but I see it has another one next to it that is capped off, can I jb weld the broke one shut and tap into the other one? #2 in...
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    johnson control cables

    Hi, does anyone know if I can get cables that will work with the old(like 1963) two lever control, and a 1994 9.9? Thanks! Ryan
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    Carburetor bowl gaskets

    Hi, I have 3 Johnsons I wanna clean the carbs on. A 1988 88, 1988 40 Vro, and a 1994 9.9, does anyone know if the bowl gaskets or seals are reusable? I'm not familiar with outboards, I know newer mikunis they use on snowmobiles have a reusable oring. I might get an actual kit for the 9.9 but...
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    Johnson, OMC remote control/ cable question

    Hi there, I've searched Google as well as this site, I can't find the information I'm looking for. I have a 1994 Johnson 9.9 electric start without the til handle. It did not come with controls. I h ave 1963 Johnson dual lever controls with cables. I'm gonna need longer cables anyway, so can I...
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    old johnson outboard questions.

    Hi there, I just found this forum, there seems to be a lot of knowledge here. I have a 15 ft 1971 starcraft fishing boat with what I believe to be a 1963 Johnson 40 HP outboard , model # RDS-25D, serial #2339179. Couple questions: what is the best spark plug and gap to run for trolling? I'm not...
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