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    2004 Johnson 140hp 4 stroke maintance

    I am buying a 2004 Seaswirl with 2 Johnson 140hp 4 stroke motors (2004) and would like to do a complete maintance on them, can anyone tell me the procedure what to change (oil, filter, ect.) the previous owner said it has been 2 years sence the last service, says they have low hours but I do...
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    Mako 293

    Im concidering the purchase of a 2003 293 Mako wa with twin 225 Yamaha outboards. Anything I should look out for, any negatives on this boat. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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    Good Windlass

    I need to change the motor on a CFE 58 Good Windlass model 11780. Does anyone know the procedure, does the oil need to be drained before taking it out of the housing? Thanks for any help Bill
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    outboard gasoline mix

    I have about 75 gallons of 50:1 mixed gasoline in my boat that no longer runs. The gas is a year and a half old, can it be used in my car?
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    water pump leaking

    I have a 1996 7.4L Mercruiser 330hp with a Bravo 3 drive the water pump has a steady leak going into the bilge although the motor is not overheating. Does anyone know if there is a quick fix (tried tighting bolts) why it is leaking or do I need a rebiuld. Thanks tbirdkidd
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    Gear Lube

    Is it ok to use Castral 85-90 wt gear lube for my 1978 35hp Johnson outboard lower unit? I also have a Bravo 3 1996 that needs a lube change what do you recomend. Is there a difference in Marine lube and Auto lube? And how often should the lower end gear lube be changed? Any help will be great...
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    Johnson controls

    Just purchased a 1978 model 35el78r Johnson 35hp Sea Horse Mag Flash CD that did not come with the control box or the cables. Does any on know where I can get these its for a pontoon I need a shift cable and throttle cable to hook to the motor and a control box for the console on the boat...
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    Johnson spring clip

    Recently rebuilt my 1984 Johnson 235 hp outboard, and have a part left over that I dont know where it goes. It is a spring clip part number 0304076 and is shaped in an arc about 3 inches long. The engine runs great but sometimes over revs on startup I wonder if this clip will prevent that. Has...
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    Shift linkage

    I swapped a 1980 200HP Johnson outboard with a 1984 235hp Johnson and it started right up but the shift linkage can only be adjusted to get forward gear and neutral but not reverse. Or I can get it to give me reverse and neutral but not forward. It just wont let it go into reverse when I adjust...
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    2 steering cables

    Just got a 24'6" Aquasport with a 200 hp Johnson 1980 (bad motor) the motor has 2 steering cables that go to it and I do not get it I want to replace the motor with a 1984 235 johnson but this motor only calls for 1 cable anybody know why the 2 cables and do I need to use both? If so I guess i...
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    going from salt water to fresh water

    I just a 24 foot Aquasport with a 200 hp Johnson outboard (1984), I want the boat but the motor does not run, the owner said it quit because he bought it from a guy who used it in salt water and when he put it in fresh water (Lake St. Clair) the fresh water ruined the motor. Has anyone ever...
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    Tiller adjustment

    I have a 1991 Evinrude 9.5 outboard and the tiller will not adjust to low speed, shift, or stop. It only runs at wot and will not shift into reverse, feels like the linkage is only turning one way and will not go past the start mark, it will not go any further twards shift or stop marks. Is...
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    Transom Repair

    I was wondering where to get all the material and product to do a transom repair. Also about how much resin to repair my Angler transom it measures 8ft wide and about 2 ft high. Also is there a difference in epoxy and resin? Thanks, Tbirdkidd
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    Salt water boating

    Is there anything I need to know before I take my 22 foot Angler with a Johnson 235 outboard down to Florida and into the ocean. This boat has only been in fresh water, will the salt water do any damage? Thanks in advance for any help
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    Transum needs repair

    My 1987 22' Angler walkaround cuddie has a crack going down the transum right where the motor bolts on and also where the trolling motor goes the glass is pulling apart and I can see rotted wood. Can anyone help with the repair procedure it has a Johnson 235hp outboard which is quite heavy. I...
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