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    Thanks for all the help

    I've been in Florida for 6 months and will be going back to CT. in a couple of weeks. Thanks to all the help I got on the iboat forum with my new (used) rig. I've been able to keep my Johnny running smooth as silk. You taught me how to winterize, maintain, trouble shoot, change an impeller...
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    Throttle remaines at 90% WOT

    When I release the throttle lever while at WOT, the handle pulls back about 10%. It's fine with me because at WOT I do over 5500 RPM and 48 MPH and with 10% less throttle about 4700 RPM and 40 MPH. I've heard that you should run your engine at 10% less than WOT for optimum performance and...
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    Red lever near primer solinoid?

    My 1994 225 Johnny has a one inch red lever near or on the primer solinoid. I can't find it in the owner's or shop manual. It moves from 12 to 6 oclock. Right now, it is turned all the way down. Can anyone tell me what it is used for and where it should be set?<br />Stalker
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    1978 80 HP Merc rebuild or rebuy?

    My buddy has a 1978 80 HP Merc. that needs to be rebuilt. The carbs were rebuilt a year or so ago and the lower unit is in good shape. Is it best to look into having the powerhead rebuilt or should he look for a new motor? He lives in Connecticut. Is there someone in that area that would do...
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    Tilt tube still clogged

    Tilt tube is clogged with old dry grease. Tried replaceing and removing zerks, digging out crud, power greaser, etc. I want to try heat. How do I apply the heat with my propane torch? Do I remove the zerks and point it there or do I try to heat up the entire tilt tube? Can somethng like WD...
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    zerk's clogged

    The two zerk fittings used to grease the trim/tilt tube have hardened grease behind them. I tried replacing them, removing them and digging the old stuff out, an impact grease tool that was supposed to remove any old hardened grease. carb. cleaner, etc. with no luck. I guess I'll have to heat...
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    Last question for tonight

    Is the Johnson tune up stuff in the aeresol can a decarbing substance somewhat like Seafoam? If it is, does it also provide other benefits to the engine?<br />Stalker
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    Last question for tonight

    Is the Johnson tune up stuff in the aeresol can a decarbing substance somewhat like Seafoam? If it is, does it also provide other benefits to the engine?<br />Stalker
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    Which mechanic do I believe?

    One mechanic at the marina told me to change the water pump in my 1994, 225 Johnny every three years regardless of use. The other mechanic at the marina told me to keep an eye on the pee hole and if it sprays water out stong that the impeller is OK and doesn't need to be changed. He said you...
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    Penzoil blend versus 100% synthetic

    I am switching to the Penzoil synthetic two stroke oils. I pre mix at 50:1. The engine is a 1994, 225 Johnny. I troll a little and also bottom fish. Would I be better off using the Penzoil blend or full synthetic. The difference in price is about $10 a gal. I used to use Johnson/Evenrude...
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    water pump condition

    I fished with a guy today who has a 150 Johnny (1990) on his boat. I noticed that the small water stream coming out the back of his motor only trickled water. On my 1994 225 Johnny, the stream is strong with a lot of pressure. He said that this engine always trickled the water and that he...
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    gas/oil mix longevity update (Boy were you guys right)

    The guy who ran his boat with stored gas for three years ran into problems. It ran OK for a couple of days and then started bogging down. Yesterday, it shut down all together. He had it looked at by the mechanic at the marina and found out that the carbs were all fouled up and the gas/oil mix...
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    gas/oil mix longevity

    A guy at my marina is interested in buying a boat that hasn't been used in three years. He said the owner premixes the gas with oil at 50:1. The tank is full (60 gal.) and stabilizer was added. He wanted to know if it was OK to run this gas after sitting for three years. I don't really know...
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    gas/oil mix longevity

    A guy at my marina is interested in buying a boat that hasn't been used in three years. He said the owner premixes the gas with oil at 50:1. The tank is full (60 gal.) and stabilizer was added. He wanted to know if it was OK to run this gas after sitting for three years. I don't really know...
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    Fouled Plugs

    Can you tell if your plugs are beginning to foul by observing how the engine runs? Wouldn't it run rough, sputter, etc. if fouled? If slightly fouled, would running the engine at WOT for a while help to clean the plugs like on my Harley? If engine runs smooth, do you figure that your plugs are...
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    1994 225 Johnny manuals

    I am having difficulties obtaining the owners manual and shop manual for my 1994 225 hp Johnny. The Johnson dealer told me that they are not being produced any longer. I have a generic shop manual that's just OK, but I would like to find an owner's manual. Anyone know where I could look?<br...
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    Trim/Tilt grease fitting problem

    I have replaced the two grease fittings on my 225 HP Johnny , dug out all of the old hardened grease, used carburater solvent, mystery oil, high powered grease gun, and I still can't get any grease to go where it belongs. I know it's only a matter of time before I won't be able to raise or lower...
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    Mix gas/oil to winterize?

    I pre mix my 225 HP Johnny at 50:1. When I winterize it, should I mix the oil and gas before adding stabilizer to the 85 gal. tank, or should I leave out the oil until I start running next season? Also, what are your thoughts on running all of the gas/oil mixture out of the carbs versus leaving...
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    Fishbox hoses twisted. (any reason)?

    The previous owner of my 21' walk around cuddy, twisted the hoses that go from the two fishboxes to the thru hull fittings. I am guessing that he did this to either prevent water from exiting or entering the fishboxes. Have any of you seen this done before, and why would he have done it. I am...
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    2 cycle oil, 100% synthetic/blended/reg.?

    I have been running Johnson/Evenrude 2 cycle oil that I buy from Wal-Mart for $17 a gal. in my 1994 225 carburated Johnson. Should I go to a synthetic such as Penzoil 100% synthetic ($20-gal.) or Penzoil blended ($9-gal), or stay with the stuff I have been using. Engine runs fine, but smokes a...
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