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    1996 OMC Optical Ignition

    Working on a 1996 Johnson 175 (J175SLEDB) with optical ignition system. Took for test run yesterday, owner says was cutting out as if turning ignition off. Had to run it over 3 miles to get it to cut out. No problems with primer bulb collapsing, pumping primer during cutout makes no impact...
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    1996 200 looper ignition

    Have a 1996 johnson 200 looper, just replaced all 6 pistons. Ran good on hose (20-30 minutes), put boat in water, started to miss 1-2 cylinders. Ran about a mile, stopped to fish, never started again. Only has fire when plugs are out, put them back, 1-2 cyls. will get some weak fire. Plugs...
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    OMC V-6 cooling modification

    I have a 1996 Johnson 200 Venom on my 22' Blue Wave. It spit an index pin on #4 piston the other day, putting a nice scratch in the cylinder wall. I have read about a cooling modification to remedy the problem but can't find any specific info, other than where to ship the block off to have it...
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