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    how to find my trailer bearing size for my venture trailer?

    I am dreaded to replace my trailer bearings. I have been monitoring the trailer bearing by opening it up and removing the tire to check the outer ring and bearing condition. But, I have never opened the inner bearings to check whether it is time to replace it. It does have an easy bearing which...
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    How to build a variable speed control for trolling motor? aka, digital maximizer

    how many amps (DC current) does a trolling motor draw? 12v Minn Kota c2 30 pounds how many amps (DC current) does a trolling motor draw? 12v Minn Kota c2 30 pounds. I was told when I bought my minn kota to install a 50 amps breaker to save the motor just in case of a short. I was wondering...
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    Johnson 90 hp v4 - sign of when to rebuild my carburetor

    I have not used my Johnson 90 hp every week as faithfully as last year. Last year, I never spray the starting fluid except in the beginning of the season. This year I had to spray the starting fluid to cold start. As long as I used it in the same week, then I don't need to spray. I have been...
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    Motorguide pro series 70 pounds thrust (foot controlled) - does it have reverse gear

    Motorguide pro series 70 pounds thrust (foot controlled) - does it have reverse gear in the ? SN: 950010270 Foot control model # - MLP300652 Rev A, SN: 08 115-213 Does anyone know what year is this motor? my guess is 2008!
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    honda 5hp 4 cycle outboard peeing hot water after impeller change??

    We replaced water impeller for honda 5hp 4 cycle outboard but it is still peeing hot water. Why is it? we are pretty sure the water impeller was installed correctly. This video is showing the thermostat may be bad. what do you think??
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    Johnson 90 hp - water impeller stuck on rusty drive shaft?

    Johnson 90 hp - water impeller stuck on rusty drive shaft? I finally managed to pull the lower unit down and open the water impeller. It was bent and curved. Very dirty around the water impeller. But, how do I get the stuck impeller up and out? I tried spraying PB blaster and used 2 screw...
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    1982 Johnson 90 hp - Do i take down 5 or 6 screws to drop the lower unit?

    1982 Johnson 90 hp - Do i take down 5 or 6 screws to drop the lower unit? Do I need to remove #2 screws? I believe so but not sure. They are so tight right now, so using PB blaster to soak them a bit.
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    1982 90 hp Johnson - remove the shaft linkage to drop lower unit?

    is there a pin or something that link my shaft to the shift control that I need to remove before I can drop my lower unit to replace impeller?
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    Johnson 90 hp - lower unit oil change - do i need washer for either screws?

    Johnson 90 hp - lower unit oil change - do i need washer for either screws? Today, I decided to change the lower unit oil for my Johnson 90 hp V4 outboard. So, I removed both the bottom and top screws to drain the old oil but I didn't find any washer in either screws. Is this correct? Looks to...
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    where would I find Johnson 90 hp V4 thermostat to check whether it is stuck closed or open?

    where would I find Johnson 90 hp V4 thermostat to check whether it is stuck closed or open? where would I find Johnson 90 hp V4 thermostat to check whether it is stuck open? J90MLCNB picture is showing the pipe under the cylinders. Do I just open the clamps and unscrew the nut in the picture?
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    does 1982 Johnson 90 hp have an engine overheat alarm?

    does 1982 Johnson 90 hp have an engine overheat alarm? if yes, where would I find it? J90MLCNB
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    Johnson 90 hp - lower unit oil change - do i need to replace ring washer?

    Johnson 90 hp - lower unit oil change - do i need to replace ring washer? There are 2 screws to take off before lower unit oil change, do I have to replace the 2 ring washers? I know I probably should but do I really have to? if it is not broken why replace or fix?
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    Johnson 90 hp water impeller replacement - min parts to replace?

    what are the minimum parts that I have to replace for my 1982 Johnson 90 hp water impeller. The water peeing out of the hole is hot and the cylinders are hot to touch.
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    Tachometer install for Johnson 90 hp V4

    Hi, do I need to buy 4 tachometer because I have 4 cylinders? I know one end of the tachometer will need to be connected to the ignition coil.
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    can i use this trim gauge for my 1982 Johnson 90 hp outboard?

    can i use this trim gauge for my 1982 Johnson 90 hp outboard? does anybody have instructions or video for how to install this trim gauge?
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    1 of my 4 spark plug coils is bad - 1982 Johnson 90 hp V4

    1 of my 4 spark plug coils is bad - the secondary winding is showing infinitive Ohms instead of 250 ohms, so it is bad. Am I right? all 4 coils' primary winding are good. They show zero ohms. The primary winding is the connection between power pack and coil. The secondary (the finer) winding...
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    can i use light tester to check my power pack is good?

    can i use light tester (12v) to check whether my power pack of 1982 Johnson 90 hp V4 is good? model # - J90MLCNB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrnEIpZlqKw
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    do i need to buy new power pack because 1 of the 2 boots is broken?

    do i need to buy new power pack of 1982 Johnson 90 hp outboard V4 because 1 of the 2 boots is broken? 1 power pack sends power to 2 spark plugs, so 1 of them was broken should I replace my power pack? how do I test it to see if it is bad? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoIZC8phCOA
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    Spark plug cable - what is the right Ohm for a good spark plug wire?

    I measured my new spark plug wire for my Johnson 90 hp outboard 4 cylinders 2 cycles and got 525 ohms, but when I measured the other 3 cable that came with the motor that I bought last March. They were infinitive Ohms. So, were the 3 wires bad? should I buy 3 new wires? Is this the proper way...
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    What the other outboards with similar hp and years use the same lower unit as the 1987 Mercury 90 hp (long shaft - 20")?

    What the other outboards with similar hp and years use the same lower unit as the 1987 Mercury 90 hp (long shaft - 20")? I have a 1987 Mercury 90 hp 2 cycles 3 cylinder outboard (Serial No: 0B194831 Model No: 1090727). What the other outboards with similar hp and years use the same lower unit...
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