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    Re-painting my outboard

    I re-painted my 34 years old dirty but faithful Johnson 90 hp v4 outboard. So, I figure I share with you what I used to help others who maybe interested in restoring their dirty ugly outboard. 4 easy steps no sanding needed. 1. Get Simple Green to clean and degrease the motor. Get rid of the...
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    have anyone tried rope starting a big Johnson outboard?

    have anyone tried rope starting a big Johnson outboard? My Johnson 90 v4 died while I was in no wake zone on the Potomac river. I tried to start it but my starter died too??? So, I am trying to buy a new starting motor and rebuild the old starter. In the mean time, I am trying to pull start it...
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    Remove trolling motor lower unit before fixing a bent shaft - I destroyed mine

    I destroyed my beautifully working motorguide trolling motor when fixing my bent shaft without removing the lower unit first. So I hammer the bent shaft and broke the magnets inside the lower unit housing. A diy nightmare, so I am posting this to help others who need to fix their bent shaft. Use...
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    Converting bow mount foot controlled motorguide 70# TM to a wireless controlled TM

    update the picture to give people more understanding of the project because no one knows anything about this?
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    Converting bow mount foot controlled motorguide 70# TM to a wireless controlled TM

    I lost my steering rack housing in the Potomac river. So, my 70 pound foot-controlled cable become useless. The steering cable broke loose from the steering rack housing so I tried to troubleshoot it on the river - bad idea! I believe a bent shaft was the cause of a break loose cable. Here I am...
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    How to build a transducer mounting board FREE?

    I have not found this anywhere, so I decided to post it to share with others. I used an extra dirty chopping board wife was going to throw away to build a transducer mounting board for FREE. No holes on my boat transom. Just epoxy the board to the boat transom and mount everything on the...
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    1974 wellcraft classic boat bottom rear of fiberglass under the drain hole broke - help plz!

    1974 wellcraft classic boat bottom rear of fiberglass under the drain hole broke - help plz! Boat bottom rear of fiberglass under the drain hole broke - epoxy 2 parts to cover it up? Any other suggestions?
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    Outboard caught fire - did this ever happen to you?

    I just want to share my experience to help others. My Johnson 90 hp v4 caught fire today while I was preparing for a boat trip. I had the boat motor cover pulled to check the motor running. It started smoking and burning on the port side under the flywheel where my rectifier is. I quickly turn...
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    how does motorguide 70b 24v cable connect with the steering Rack gear?

    how does motorguide 70b 24v cable connect with the steering Rack gear? I think mine is broken, please HELP! Motorguide pro series 70 pounds thrust (foot controlled) - 24 volts Serial # 95010270 with 52" shaft - a big motor foot control model # - MLP300652 I bought it used and found out...
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    what is the sign of a bad starter for a Johnson 90 hp v4?

    what is the sign of a bad starter for a 1982 Johnson 90 hp v4? I am dreaded to open the starter up to clean it, but I have experienced some occasional starter non-engaging. I cranked the motor, but the starter will make squeaking sound without engaging.the flywheel. Is it bad and time to open it...
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    How to get rid of rust on a BAR-BUOY cup holder?

    How to get rid of rust on a BAR-BUOY cup holder? These plastic looking bar buoy cup holders on my boat are actually looking very nice, but the metal piece rusted out. Any suggestion in restoring it to its original shine and glory?
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    1982 Johnson 90 hp - lower unit magnetic drain screw got some hair thin metals

    Q1. Johnson 90 hp - lower unit magnetic drain screw got about 3 hair thin metal pieces - is this ok? I didn't notice it when I changed my lower unit oil last year. Q2. I am dragging my feet to tear into the lower unit to fix the lower unit seal and do pressure test. So, I let the clear water...
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    amazing sonar images captured with my new fish finder

    these 2 images are captured by my new Raymarine Dragonfly 7" fish finder/combo. The top screen is the new chirp sonar. The bottom screen is the new downvision sonar. 2 turtles were caught swimming on top of each other - mating in December? Oh well, anything is possible.
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    Raymarine dragonfly 7 vs. Lowrance Elite 7

    I am upgrading my black and white Hummingbird fish finder and Garmin GPS to 1 single unit. So, bought the Raymarine dragonfly 7 but i am having a buyer remorse. So I did this comparison to help others and seek your opinion about these 2 machines. #1 reason - I wanted to upgrade? because i want...
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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?

    I tried taking out the 3 screws in the thermostat housing, and only managed to take out the middle screw. It is impossible to take out the other 2 side screws because no room to back the 2 side screws out without removing the powerhead floor cover. Any suggestions? How can I take out the cover...
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