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    1988 johnson 140VRO won't plane on water

    I have a 1988 welcraft CC fisherman with a 1988 johnson motor. Just bought this boat. This boat has new power head never in water but has sat for 5 years with owner starting maybe once a month. had new water pump and carbs rebuilt and new gas. took it out and when throtle up it starts to go then...
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    1983 140 hp johnson kill switch

    I just bought a 1983 johnson with remote controls and starts just fine however it does not turn off with the switch and had to pull wires to kill engine. the emergency kill is non functional also. what can i do to find problem and can a seperate kill switch be installed outside the ign. switch...
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    outboard motor stand for 90 hp john

    looking for sketch or details for building stand any advise/or details will appreciated thanks
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    82 115 mercury

    i am looking at buying a boat with a 82 115 mercury running motor i am used to evin john and know nothing about mercury I fish mostly in salt and flush every time and have had no problems with E?J motors i have been told merc motors do not have stainless steel shafts and is bad to run in salt...
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    88hp 1988 john

    how do i measure to see if i have a short or long shaft motor
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    88 m odel 88spl joh LU removal

    I am not able to seperate the lower unit after taking 4 bolts and trim and two other bolts same area. it will divide about 1/2 inch however reverse? rod at front seems to be stuck and not letting it come apart completely. what am i doing wrong. manuel said to put in reverse an d take cotter pin...
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