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    Tell Tail Issues after 300 hr Service

    No it does not.
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    Tell Tail Issues after 300 hr Service

    No it was replaced as part of the water pump kit.
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    Tell Tail Issues after 300 hr Service

    I just completed the 300 hr service on my 2015 Mercury 115 CT outboard. (Oil, Impeller, and Thermostat). My issue is that the Tell Tail is now irregular. It takes longer than before to start "peeing" and will get stronger and lighter, including completely stop after its been going. This shows...
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    WOT Question

    I have a 22 FT pontoon with a 2015 Mercury 115 CT running a factory 15X17p black max prop. This engine is rated 5-6K RPM at WOT. A couple of questions: 1. Currently running 85% wide open on the throttle I'm running at 4.9-5K RPMs and 22 MPH with a light load. Going WOT (the extra 15% on the...
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    mercury 2015 4 stroke hesitation mid RPM

    I'll look into that! Seems odd to be a switch failure when it goes away after warming up.
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    mercury 2015 4 stroke hesitation mid RPM

    Guys got an issue I can't figure out. mercury 2015 115HP 4 Stroke. Starts and idles great. Overall runs great. But at about 2500 RPMS the boat "hesitates" and power is reduced. This happens when I first get going but will go away after the engine warms up and everything if fine. Won't do...
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    Oil / Fluid leaking from mid point of lower / upper unit on 2-stoke Johnson

    Guys, some sort of fluid is leaking from my outboard, since it can't be oil (2001 90 HP v4 2 stroke) I can't figure out what it is or where it might be coming from...I've attached a picture
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    2001 Lowes Suncruiser "Accessories"

    Hey guys, I bought a used 2001 Lowe's Suncrusier Trindadad 240. It came with a couple of parts that appear to go with the sundeck in the back but for the life of me I can't figure it out. I am hoping someone can explain how these parts attach.
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    Exhaust bubbles or a problem?

    My Johnson 90hp seems to have some strange bubbles coming from below the waterline. Is this normal or an issue? See short video I took. https://youtu.be/JnIY7HwAvVs
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    Burnt Wires on Regulator Rectifier (2001 90 HP Johnson)

    New boat for me and the battery was not charging... Finally got a chance to inspect the regulator rectifier on my 2001 90 HP Johnson (model J90PLSID) and found that the connector wires from the stator are fried. Questions - 1. Should I just replace the connector and wires or the entire...
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    90 HP Johnson not charging and no Tach

    Guys, I'm beginning to think I made a mistake with this boat! I've got a 2001 90 HP Johnson (Model J90PLSID). I just bought it a few months ago. When I did, the Tach was not working. Didn't worry about it b/c I'm used to gauges not working on boats. 2 weeks ago the starter went bad -- No...
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    Water Pump Replacement (Disconnect shift shaft)

    Guys, I've got a 2001 90 HP Johnson (J90PLSIG). I "thought" changing the water pump would be straight forward but I haven't even gotten started. Most (but not all) videos on how to do this state to put the boat in reverse and unscrew the shift shaft screw before taking the lower unit off, one...
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    Wire between upper and lower unit? (What is it)

    I have a 2001 Johnson 90 HP 2 stroke that I just bought. I'm planning to change with water pump on it next weekend when I noticed a wire (nipple?) going from the upper to Lower unit. I have not seen in any instructions this wire and wondering what it is and what I need to do with it. Any ideas?
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    40:1 PreMix 2001 Johnson 90 HP 2 stroke

    I just bought a pontoon boat with a 2001 Johnson 90HP 2 stroke. The previous owners at some point disconnected the VRO system and premixed fuel. They have labeled the boat to put 40:1 premix. However, 50:1 is standard. The boat started and ran fine. What should I be concerned with and what...
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