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    Water temp gauge on 1988 Johnson 70 vro

    Re: Water temp gauge on 1988 Johnson 70 vro Very easy: Make sure to get only an outboard gauge and sender!
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    Johnson 115hp seahorse j115tlcte spun hub?

    Re: Johnson 115hp seahorse j115tlcte spun hub? SPUN HUB: Mark the inner and outer prop hubs with an indelible marker, run the engine in the water, under load and examine marks. If they've moved relative to each other, hub is spun. Take prop to a prop shop to have it rehubbed.
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    How to instal a water temperature gauge in a Johnson 70 (no sender tap, need bolt-on)

    Re: How to instal a water temperature gauge in a Johnson 70 (no sender tap, need bolt
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    Tachometer Wiring Troubles

    Re: Tachometer Wiring Troubles It's pretty simple. Grey is the sense lead, black is grd and purple is switched 12 vdc.
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    Where to look for outboard model #?

    Re: Where to look for outboard model #? Flywheel must come off to inspect the key . You must torque the nut to the correct value and the tapers must be clean and dry (no oil). You may need a holder to restrain the flywheel when torquing. Like this:
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    temp gauge on a 60hp outboard jonson

    Re: temp gauge on a 60hp outboard jonson Sure, see below: Make sure to get an outboard gauge and sender!
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    2004 Evinrude 225 Direct Injection

    Re: 2004 Evinrude 225 Direct Injection Have you checked for a spun prop hub? SPUN HUB: Mark the inner and outer prop hubs with an indelible marker, run the engine in the water, under load and examine marks. If they've moved relative to each other, hub is spun. Take prop to a prop shop to have...
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    do I have a bad prop?

    Re: do I have a bad prop? I would be inclined to test the prop first, before converting to a LS motor. If it's not slipping, then increase leg length. SPUN HUB: Mark the inner and outer prop hubs with an indelible marker, run the engine in the water, under load and examine marks. If they've...
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    1975 johnson 85 hp v4 tack

    Re: 1975 johnson 85 hp v4 tack Make sure to get an outboard motor tach. Setting is 6P for tach. Temp gauge is easy ... see below. You motor may have heads with tapped boses.
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    Connecting a Temp gauge to my 78 Sea horse 115?

    Re: Connecting a Temp gauge to my 78 Sea horse 115? Easy: Make sure to get an outboard gauge and sender.
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    I guess I got to move flywheel to replace rectifier/reg on '87 Ev 90 HP

    Re: I guess I got to move flywheel to replace rectifier/reg on '87 Ev 90 HP A strap is a crappy holder for a 90 HP motor. Get a flywheel holder/turner (Ebay for < $20). Like this:
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    I guess I got to move flywheel to replace rectifier/reg on '87 Ev 90 HP

    Re: I guess I got to move flywheel to replace rectifier/reg on '87 Ev 90 HP Like this:
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    Johnson Control 3 Prong Plug

    Re: Johnson Control 3 Prong Plug Here you go (tach connection):
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    Tac wireing

    Re: Tac wireing If you want to add a temp gage, see below. The temp switch is not used for a gage.
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    Evinrude 135 1975? Melting Stator?

    Re: Evinrude 135 1975? Melting Stator? See CDI Electronics website for a good ignition trouble shooting guide. You will need a DVA adapter, and you also have an adjustable gap spark tester like this: The goo coming from the stator means it is either bad or on the way out.
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