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    1982 150hp Johnson Fuel Pump(s)

    Are the two fuel pumps identical? In rebuilding the fuel pumps, I found that the upper pump doesn't have a spring against the diaphram. The lower one does. I'm not talking about the little plastic plunger at the top, but the main spring in the center of the unit. From the looks of it, it...
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    1982 Johnson 150 Strator

    Need some guidance: Motor has tilt and trim. I found a replacement strator. The part is # 173-3672 made by CDI electronics replaces OEM #s 581830 581865 581867 581987 582016 582023 582404 582497 582867 583104 583671 and 583672. This issue is that the tech states that this is a 9amp and the...
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    Charge Coil Testing

    I recently tested my charge coil (strator) and got a reading of 560 Ohms. I know that this is below the "accepted" level. My question is that if I operate my engine with this same strator, what is it affecting? Is it really that far gone that I need to replace it? BTW, is off of a 1982...
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    Gasket Sealer Compound vs. 847

    Question: I'm replacing the water pump in my '82 Johnson 150. The kit calls for Adhesive 847 and Gasket Sealing Compound. Now, I work on cars a good bit, and I have some form-a-gasket 2A gasket sealant. Can I substitute this for the 847 or the Gasket Sealing Compound? Or do I need to...
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    Tilt and Trim connecting rod??

    My T&T gauge stopped working recently. I've determined that the sending unit is good, but it's not connected to anything. When I move the lever, the gauge works, but the sending lever doesn't touch anything. There must be a piece missing, but by the looks of it, I can't see that anythings...
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    Johnson '82.150 engine power

    I have a '82 150hp that I'm having several problems with. First, it has no punch out of the hole. Very doggy, but once it get the rpm's up, it seems to run okay (engine runs smooth). I think it could be because the prop is has too much pitch (14.5 x 23p). Compression is fair 105-110 across...
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    Pitot Tube

    Are there different models/designs of pitot tubes? I have a 19' Astroglass with a 150 hp Johnson. Do I need a specific tube, or are they all pretty universal?
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    Wax vs Polish

    What is the difference between the two products? Are 'all in one' restorer/wax products good (3M)? I have a boat with fading gel coat (oxidation?). When it is wet, it looks great, when dry, very dull. How do I know which product to buy? Both, based on description, seem to do the trick...
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    Gears for '82 150 hp

    General question, does this engine lower unit have more than one gear in the lower end? Reason that I'm asking is that when I move it into gear, it engages cleanly, but then there is alot of play on the shifter that doesn't seem to do anything. I looked at the shifter cable, and it is working...
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    Rings '82 johnson v6

    What is the easiest way to inspect and replace the rings if needed? Can you simply remove the cylinder head cover, or do I need to pull the entire head off of the case?
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    1982 150 Johnson Decarb

    Hello all. I'm interested in 'decarb' my 150 hp outboard, but I've read several products and methods. I don't think that the engine has ever had a decarb done, and compression on all 6 cylinders is around 110. I'm hoping to get a little more out of it by doing a decarb. Does anyone have a...
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    drive shaft force 125

    Will the drive shaft from an 85hp Force fit with a 125hp? I think they are the same size, but does anyone know for sure?
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