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  1. DukesFin

    1995 Johnson 130 Spark Plug Wires...

    I really appreciate all of the patience you guys have with me as I try to get parts for these motors that are in Flordia while I'm in Atlanta! I need (or would like to) get new plug wires. Looking around though, I'm seeing various lengths available. If memory serves me correctly, each piston...
  2. DukesFin

    Need New Control Cables...

    Here are the controls on the boat for the twin 1995 Johnson 130's: My controls say Suzuki on them. Stbd. side cables are shot so I want to replace both sets for both motors. Having never dealt with anything other than OMC Stringer controls, I'm not sure if the control cables should match...
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    1995 Johnson 130 "eats" power packs?

    When I picked this boat up, the previous owner gave me an extra power pack as he said, I'd need it eventually. Last weekend, getting the boat running again, one of the motors (I've got twins), did, indeed need the replacement power pack. One of my buddies that was there said, "Yeah - those...
  4. DukesFin

    Reformed I/O Guy Here...

    I've got twin 1995 Johnson 130HP engines. Yesterday, I got them both running for the first time after sitting for about a year. After running the portside motor on muffs for about 5 minutes, once I shut it off, I saw oil coming from the exhaust port (the prop is off right now). Never put it...
  5. DukesFin

    Idle Mixture Issue?

    GM L6 250 cid, stringer electric shift outdrive, holley 3160 390cfm carb (Carb is brand new)... Okay, got the carb on and engine timed. Book calls for an idle speed of 500 - 600 rpm. I have the idle dialed in at 600. When I put the boat in gear, (just barely move the throttle enough to...
  6. DukesFin

    Where to begin... OMC Stringer Trim (NOT TILT)

    I've got an '74 model OMC 165 Stringer outdrive and a GM L6 250cid motor with the trim motor mounted to the front motor mount... My trim gauge has never worked (when trimming, the gauge either bottoms out or did not move at all, but it DID trim up and down with no problems. Now, it won't trim...
  7. DukesFin

    Removing Gas in Crankcase...

    Due to my old carb dumping/leaking fuel into my GM L6 250cid motor's intake, I had a lot of gasoline in my crank case... I have been working on the boat over the past 2 weeks and have not run the motor in this condition. (I've got a new carb on it now and am almost ready to start the motor...
  8. DukesFin

    Fuel Pump vs. Carb Question...

    GM L6 250cid engine with a Holley 4160 390cfm carb... Rebuilt the carb again, re checked everything again and I see the problem... I'm getting fuel dripping down into my intake when I'm not advancing the throttle at all... I called Holley and they said it is from either: Improperly set...
  9. DukesFin

    Holley 4 Barrel Question/Problem...

    I've got a Holley 4bbl 4160 390cfm carb (List #8007). We rebuilt the carb last weekend but I'm still running REALLY RICH!!! I had pulled all the plugs as it was still not running right after the rebuild and they were all covered with carbon. I put new plugs in and ran it for a couple of...
  10. DukesFin

    Excessive Carbon on Spark Plugs...

    GM L6 250 cid motor pushing a 21' Grady White with a OMC Stringer Drive... I pulled plugs yesterday and found excessive carbon building up on the plugs... One friend was thinking that the cause was possibly due to the electric choke being wired from the coil, not letting enough power to spark...
  11. DukesFin

    GM L6 250 Alt/Elect Ign./Coil/Resistor Questions...

    I'd like to get myself a new alternator, new electronic ignition, new coil and drop the external ballast resistor. I've got an L6 250 motor and a stringer outdrive. It's a '74 model. Right now, I've got electronic ignition, but I'd like to upgrade to the Pertronix II and get the an epoxy...
  12. DukesFin

    Evinrude Sportwin Throttle Linkage...

    I'm posting this for a friend... He's got a broken plastic throttle linkage. He can't get the old one (broken one) out and needs some help finding the replacement part too. Here is what he has to say: Does anyone know of good outboard engine repair shop in Tallahassee, specifically for...
  13. DukesFin

    Fuel Problems Under Load vs. NOT under load? - HOW?

    Just a general question here due to my last post and reading some others... How is it that if there is a fuel delivery problem, (like trash in the carb or trash in the fuel pickup in the tank, etc), it can only be felt/seen while under load? It seems like the problem would present itself...
  14. DukesFin

    Need a new coil, but......

    Okay, here is the boat/issue I am having... 1974 OMC GM L6 250 cid motor. I've got electronic ignition and always have. The problem I am having is it seems the engine "boggs down" after running WOT for a couple of miles. I'll be doing 35 mph for a couple of miles, then she runs like I have...
  15. DukesFin

    Rebuilding OMC Stringer Upper Unit.. Some Questions -

    '74 OMC Stringer - Electric Shift All of my parts should arrive for the work on it this weekend and I have a couple of questions: 1. When I assemble my new impeller/housing - Do I need to "pre-lube" the impeller with anything to make sure it gets going smoothly on the first run? 2. Anyone...
  16. DukesFin

    OMC Stringer Upper Unit Oil Seal Removal

    The upper unit to my '74 Stringer Electric Shift Outdrive has some bad seals. They are the lower drive shaft oil seals (short shaft) just above the water pump shaft. How do I remove the "inner" seal? I've gotten the outer or "lower" seal out carefully, without damaging the shaft or housing...
  17. DukesFin

    How About a New "Sticky"

    ... about marine vs. automobile engine differences / do's and don'ts? It seems that the question of swapping marine/auto parts comes up as frequently as winterizing in Fall! Just a thought.
  18. DukesFin

    Block Drain Tap Thread Sealant?

    What do I use to seal the threads on my block drain tap? Aviation Sealant? Teflon Tape? Hmmm?
  19. DukesFin

    Rear Main or Oil Pan Leak? GM L6 250...

    Okay, I know I've got oil leaking from low/rear of motor. Before I pull the motor (I know I have to anyway), does anyone have an idea how I might find out which location the oil is coming from? I have a feeling that given the rear of the oil pan being right under the rear main seal, there is...
  20. DukesFin

    OMC 165 GM L6 250 CARB Question...

    Not sure if I can post a carb question here, but... I've got a Holley 4bbl MARINE carb on my boat and the boat/engine/carb "boggs" down when throttle is in the "middle". Hammered down, does fine... Idling, does fine, but I'd say the middle 1/3 of the throttle position, it boggs down. Also...
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