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    power trim... no power trim... pics

    ok so 135hp 1976 johnson v4 got some pics of the motor on the boat... I've been told I have a fixed part that bolts to the boat and a power trim section that is connected to the motor. :confused: so what should I be doing in the water cause right now a couple of bolts are what she is resting...
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    frankenboat? pics added...

    I'm stumped... boat originated from arizona - owners card present numbers match arizona card on bow HULL ID# usje61mfe989 now I'm looking at online pics and some pics of other members boats claiming the 1989 1700 xr title on here but my boat looks NOTHING like these other boats. Controls...
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    zoom zoom ...

    well I went and got a 24L fuel tank and swapped my fuel hose over to it. mixed at a 50:1 ratio and hit the electric choke. after 3 quick tries with the key she fired up to life. hmm... seems to be running abit smoother. lower the high idle lever and no signs of stalling out... alright time to...
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    12v boating electrical 101

    Ok so aside from my motor firing up without too much issue I need to tackle the issue of wiring in my boat. can someone please point me in a direction of a writeup or some basic knowledge in what should be done concerning the wiring. I'm currently thinking all positive wires come off the...
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    1976 135hp V4 - compression test done

    Looking from the rear at the motor.... top left - 130psi bottom left 140psi top right - 148psi bottom right - 148psi Not sure where to go from here with the diagnosis guys. I'm going to tear off the carb tomorrow and give'r a good cleaning, any other suggestions. ps. wife found a website that...
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    Maiden Voyage

    Well she floats... and doesn't leak... The motor goes like this... lift for cold start bar, check neutral check flick a switch under the key and I'm assuming its an electric choke. she fires right up... high idles till you drop the lever. forward and reverse have a small amount of power but...
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    trim/tilt systems

    I've got an older seahorse 135hp outboard. the motor has no ability to tilt unless you lift it by hand. what are you supposed to do when your operating the boat? is there a manual system availible or are you just supposed to bolt it into place at whatever angle is best for the boats performance...
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