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    make my johnny go 1983 j25electd

    25 hp 83 johnson new plugs good compression new fuel so far so good starts everytime idle fair to good shift into gear bogs right down my 1st mate has to run throttle by hand I start and steer he accelerates goes like a screaming eagle but controls up front don't jive with motor primer...
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    83 johnson 25hp electric start

    does the primer bulb stay firm after starting,running i can firm it by pumping hot or cold but noticed it going soft shortly after starting also no pressure fizzle sound when removing fuel cap at end of run normal ??? clear skies and wind in your sails :cool:
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    1983 johnson J25ELCTD no power

    starts every time idle fine shift into gear bogs way down to stall,restart will only move at idle (good trolling) speed no increasing of speed cause it will stall primer ball does go soft after start ,pump up while running does not help got an old 6 gallon metal fuel tank ,after use it does...
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    public launch sites handicap accessible

    I'm over 40 year fisherman now a disabled wanna fish man how do we use public pier or docks without safety rails theiy (authorities) claim sites are handicap accessible yes, the walkways ramps parking lots and restrooms but what about load the boat with young children, elderly...
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    1983 johnson 25 hp electric start j25elctd

    cooling quetions about to replace water pump would like to know if this unit has a thermostat and where /how to remove? got an OMC Manual covering all 1983 but I cannot find anything on thermostat must have a stat right ? newbie can you tell,many more questions to follow got the book got...
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    repair vinyl seat cover

    Hi guys,looking for an opinion concerning vinyl/fabric spray paint , does it work? i have seen 3-4 different products out there,but are there any good reviews? vinyl seats canvas bimini top
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    boats used & abused engine parts

    where in New York State can you find a salvage yard used boats hard to find engine parts as well central NY area thanks red skies guys
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    shop manuals for 1983 25hp Johnson J25ELCTD

    would like to purchase a used,not abused SHOP Manual (not clymer nor selco it's been said these 2 make good ground cover while working on your motor) got a 1983 johnson marine engine wants $60 plus freight e bay has scalpers,saw another source $95 plus internet circus makes me dizzy buy...
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    1983 johnson 25hp alarm from controlbox

    engine was involved (lol- from my driveway) in 2011 flood. boat trailer motor all went floating on it's own sat,from Sept to May 2012 put back in driveway barrel of water rough start but it did start ran 3-4 minutes first time i ever knew of or a warning sound from control box shut down...
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    83 johnson electric start 25 hp

    novice 101,have had boat a couple years with few minor problems ,til now. key start,engine fires ,idles smooth,great,sudenly,out of the blue,warning signal like noise from controls @ key,like security alarm,what is this ,never happened before,boat in driveway,barrel ready, sounds like smoke...
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    why guide posts

    why different heights of guide posts? is one better than the other,how do you know if they are installed properly,does depth of water effect the use better on one than another (short vs tall) mine had been working fine ,just recently I tightened one side,now suddenly boat loads crooked. is it...
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    1983 johson electric start

    starts and idles fine ,will run at slow speed, but when i throttle up it will die out almost immediately,restart,take off slow just fine ,throtttle up dies again ,slow travel only itt feels as though i ran out of fuel,but 4 gallons in take, carb kit and head gasket (3-seasons ago) power pack...
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    68 18hp evinrude conversion

    would like to convert from manual throttle /shift to remote control,is it possible? I got steering /cables in boat/got control box and cables/question is how to hook to engine what /where /how to get or use cables properly,not clear on hookup to motor,what is or how to use retainer/ anchor...
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    can you show me a picture

    does anyone have a picture of a chrysler(lonestar) early 1960s bowrider fiberglas boat that they could post? or know a site to find one? thanks
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    hidden identity

    need help to identify and find info about a 1966 chrysler fiberglas boat,please don't say, chrysler crew,allpar or nautic expo and hurrikain because it's not true,been there done that. would like search engine where you simply enter year make and you get models,pix, details ,specs etc. hope...
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    1966 chrysler fiberglas transom repair

    outside skin has serious bubbles or soft spots also stains and divots(sinkholes) around the thru transom bolts not really Leaking but who knows how to restore or repair the outside skin ,without rebuilding a whole transom area thanks for any advice:)
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    used motors

    where do the used motors and older boats go? is there a classified ,auction sale or what and where,not e-bay,interested in NY freshwater:)
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    1990 70 hp johnson

    this motor has not seen the water in 3-4 seasons. freshwater only,was well maintained prior to storage. question is,after setting so long ,what kind of problems can i expect:)
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    25hp johnson 1983

    j25elct model johnson elect. start,question,motor sounds,louder than normal,like a hole in a car muffler or loose tailpipe? also ,motor vibration seems more noticable? put in on a heavier boat and running at higher rpm ,is that why the change,or am i expecting troubles for doing so? starts...
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    Man u al where are you ?

    if clymer is 4 oil spills and selco is 4 knee pads,where does 1 find a REAL repair/trouble shooting guide 4 a 1983 25hp Johnson outboard motor ! 1-year 1-motor not a series of motors. J25elctd model number. thanks
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