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    1989 Johnson 88 SPL overheating at idle

    Hi everyone. I have a 1989 Johnson 88 SPL that I just fired up for the season. After about 5 minutes at idle the overheat alarm sounds. It did the same thing last season, (in water as well as on muffs) but not all the time, and only at idle. Ran great at all speeds above idle with no alarm. Last...
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    1989 Johnson 88 SPL idle adjustment

    Hi all. If someone can help me; I need to turn up the idle on my 1989 Johnson 88 SPL. It runs great at high speed but sometimes stalls out at idle, and when shifting into gear. I see several adjustment locations, but not sure which is the correct way to adjust the idle. The attached picture...
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    Johnson Outboard OEM service manuals

    Hi all. Can anyone tell me where I can get a Johnson OEM service manual for a 1989 Johnson 88 SPL outboard. Most of my searches have only come up with either Clymer or Seloc manuals, which from what I have read in here aren't as good as an OEM manual is. TIA
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    Which type lower unit oil?

    Hi all. I have a 1989 Johnson 88 SPL outboard. Which type of lower unit oil should I be using in it? And what type 2 cycle oil? Are they all the same? TIA Stormtracker
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    1989 88 SPL prop shaft oil seal leak

    Hi all. I just got a 84 Glastron CVX16 with a 1989 Johnson 88 SPL somewhat cheap. It seems to run ok but after I shut it off I noticed oil leaking from the prop area. I assume it's the prop shaft oil seal, and have found it online. Is this easy to replace? I have rebuilt car motors, but never...
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