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    85 Johnson 15 hp issues

    Hi all...I have an 85 Johnson 15 HP that I rebuilt back in October.. I hunted a lot with this boat without any issue.. I run it about once a week to 10,days in a barrel. The other day while it was running(and fine),I took the cowling off. I touched the block checking for temperature and to.my...
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    85 Johnson 15 hp issues

    Hi all..I rebuilt this motor back in November and it has run great...I put prolly 75+ hours onit dduring duck season...I then used it a few months ago to shad fish..I haven't had any trouble with it...I cranked and let it run in a barrel like I do every week and I took the cowling off...it...
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    1943..ish...Correct Craft build

    Hi All I'm Chris..I'm an avid waterfowler and live in coastal South Carolina and have been in the market for a nice top of the line hunting rig..My wife said i wasn't in that market so i gave up my pursuit of a new boat.We have large tidal fluctuations and strong current that make the needs of a...
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    rebuilt 15 hp.. help!

    Rebuilt my 85 j15rcob yesterday..followed all torque specs and everything...had my factory manuel as well as.leeroys ramblings on hand...it went together fairly smooth..when we went to fire it up it well to be honest didnt....didnt do a durn thing...it has compression and fire and fuel as far as...
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    85 15 hp rebuild

    Im back....so after much grief ..with the help here I found my issue http://forums.iboats.com/johnson-evinrude-outboards/85-15-hp-issues-627251.html .....after some discussion with my wife and much thought.. I decided to pull the trigger and do a full powerhead rebuild..I found the no2 piston...
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    New to me motor

    So I just got an ok running Ft9.9xg....I know it's an 88 four stoke not sure on shaft length looks to be from code a 25 in...other numbers..6 g8 ui ...any info and thoughts on this motor would be great..I'm planning on using it on a 1436 jon
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    Looking to buy a new motor..need some advice...

    I had some problems with my 85 Johnson..Got a good deal lined up...its for a 96 evinrude 15hp rope start...When i go to look it over in person, what should I be looking for..IE L/U oil color and what numbers are good for a compression test Im sure with the rope start itll be in the 80# range or...
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    opions on.....

    So i have a 27 year old 15 hp johnson that needs some work done..parts alone are going to run me 350$-400$... i have the chance to buy 2004 merc 15 hp 2 stroke or a 20 hp 2001 mariner for like 600$ and chamge....my question(s) as a long time johnsin owner i know the availabilty of parts and most...
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    85 15 hp..issues

    So i had an overheat....i replaced the entire cooling system....water pump,impeller, both upper grommets, thermostat, all the gaskets..i had 108# psi on compression test prior to tear down and repairs....( motor was litteraly running 2 mins before i broke it down)...it sat for 6 weeks or so torn...
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