I bought 5 gallons of pennzoil synthetic blend 2 years ago from checker auto on clearence and have only used 2 gallons since. I should be set for couple of years unless they go bad. Any input? Thanks
I was watching the news and saw that alot of gas stations are switching to the ethanol gas, not sure what it is but the first thing that I thought about was my outboard and my oil/fuel pump. Anyone know if this will be an issue with our oms or vro?
I was watching the news and saw that alot of gas stations are switching to the ethanol gas, not sure what it is but the first thing that I thought about was my outboard and my oil/fuel pump. Anyone know if this will be an issue with our oms or vro?
My battery will start my engine fine and is showing 12.5 volts but slowly loses charge over time and was wondering if it could cause ignition problems? 1996 150 fast strike.
Hi I have a 96 150 fast strike and went fishing today and after putting boat in water I hit the throttle and it began to plane like normal then it just died like someone pulled my kill switch. so i cranked it again and it just cranked like normal but wouldnt start for a couple of seconds then it...
96 fast strike 150 J150GLEDB Out on the lake today and in between fishn holes i was cruzing at wot when it felt like someone deployed a parachute behind my boat just for a second. It did it a few times then as I slowed down the engine sputtered then died and wouldnt start so I pumped the bulb...
I have a 96 150 faststrike model #J150GLEDB and thinking about attempting to change the waterpump myself and was wondering how difficult this might be . I have a clymer manual and have read books about fixing jet engines that is easier to understand that that book! anyway it doesnt mention part...
Ever wonder why there are almost twice as many posts for johnson evinrude engines. Is it more owners of these motors or more problems? Anyway Ive been a johnson owner for 8 years and my next boat will have a big fat evinrude on it but since by boat is under 2 feet of snow I figured that Id...
I have a freshly rebuilt 96 fast strike 150 with about 20 hrs on it carbs rebuilt and It has been running like a champ but today I went fishing and lauched and she ran good to three or four fishing holes then when it was time to go I went back to the ramp and when I got to the beach it very...
I have a 96 150 fast strike and noticed a green wire below the bottom carbs that has a bullet type connector that was disconnected and I traced it down through the cowling and it connect to a bolt by the trim motor. the other half of it goes into a bunch of wires that I cant see where they go...
My 96 fast strike doesnt seem to be charging my battery and my tach is reading 1000 rpm higher than It should and my horn self test doesnt beep when I turn the key. Just had this motor rebuilt over the winter. It did self test for a couple of trips to the lake but now nothing. Whats happening?
