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    Johnson Tiller Handle Upgrade Kit

    Hello All, I have a new in the crate 2004 50hp Johnson 2 cycle model J50PLSRS that I purchased years ago and I'm now wanting to install it on my Boston Whaler that uses tiller steering. I've checked this site, but can't find the tiller upgrade kit. Looking at dealer sites, I see them...
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    50hp Johnson Lower Unit Rebuild

    Hello all, I posted earlier about rebuilding my worn lower unit. I received a parts manual and a service manual for my motor, but after reading the service manual I have some reservations about tackling the lower unit overhaul myself. The manual mentions several special OMC tools that I don't...
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    1983 Johnson 50hp - fix or replace?

    In 22 years this motor has never had a repair, with the exception of replacing the fuel lines because of alcohol in the fuel in later years. But after a month fishing in Ontario, at full throttle it would seem to jump out of gear (shift dog?). If I stayed under full throttle it wouldn't do it...
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