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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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    can i use mercury flywheel tool for Johnson 90 hp v4?

    can i use my mercury flywheel tool (see picture) to remove my 1982 Johnson 90 hp v4 outboard flywheel? or do I need to buy something else for Johnson 90 hp?
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    1982 Johnson 90 hp - no sparks for 3 of the 4 or 4 of the 4 cylinders - please HELP

    Thanks for everyone's first class HELP. I found the cdi troubleshoot document, so I tried Step 2 above and disconnected the 2 yellow wires from the rectifier to the stator under the flywheel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drA0O9RokFI - Bummer, still no sparks. I will make a diy DVA meter and...
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    1982 Johnson 90 hp - no sparks for 3 of the 4 or 4 of the 4 cylinders - please HELP

    ok, thanks for your suggestions earlier - http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/johnson-evinrude-outboards/9176358-1982-90hp-johnson-outboard-won-t-start-plz-help I was busy fishing winter bass (19" Monster bass) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPyWHCabjcE - and no time...
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    how many people can i take on my 165 airslot wellcraft boat?

    how many people can i take on my 165 airslot wellcraft boat? I cannot tell from reading the pic - can you?
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    1982 90hp Johnson outboard won't start - plz help

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8ID_13pOBU - I quit boating when my 1982 90hp Johnson outboard would not start on my 10/4/2014 bay fishing trip. I was towed into the dock by BoatUS. I did the compression test 110psi on all 4 cylinders, primer valve was working so motor was getting gas. I...
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    1982 Johnson 90hp won't start and no sparks

    I had a blast with my boat for 2.5 months after replacing my mercury 90hp with the Johnson 90hp. Good time don’t last forever. I took my boat out 2 weeks ago, and started it and ran fine for about 1 mile on the water, shut off the Johnson outboard 90hp engine to drift for fishing. No fish after...
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    trim control power box? is it? please help

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjLmdzSMJvA&list=UU5p-k-ES0WCY5ohK1t4TXYw - i tried connecting my 3 wires from trim motor to the 3 wires from this power box. But, the trim control in my remote control was still not working? not sure what this power box is for? how do i bypass this box to connect...
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    why my 1982 Johnson 90hp outboard stop when move to gear?

    why my 1982 Johnson 90hp outboard stop when move to gear? I had trouble moving out of the dock, because my motor died after moving into gear. Idle was ok but i had to lift the throttle lever to give it some kick to higher and faster speed.
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    can i replace missing kill switch from 90hp johnson with kill switch on mercury?

    can i replace my missing kill switch from my 90hp johnson remote control with my kill switch on my 90hp mercury remote control? Previous owner cut the black and yellow wire from the kill switch in the Johnson 90hp remote control. I do have a kill switch from my mercury 90hp remote control. My...
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    how many miles per gallon for a 1982 Johnson 90hp

    I water tested my 1982 Johnson 90hp outboard V4 (4 cylinders and 2 cycles) with 3 adults on board. I burned about 4 gallons of gas for about 4 miles. A big gas guzzle machine. My boat is a fiber glass 1974 wellcraft 16' long. Is that excessive or about average? today's boat ride video will...
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    1982 johnson outboard 90hp V4 throttle lever won't move when in forward/reverse gear

    1982 johnson outboard 90hp V4 throttle lever won't move when in forward/reverse gear I can raise the throttle lever only in neutral shift! is this correct? or did i install the throttle lever incorrectly? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1hL5...t4TXYw&index=2...
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    90hp Johnson outboard missing throttle lever and clip latch in remote control

    90hp Johnson outboard missing throttle lever and clip latch in remote control, can i not buy the $100 part but make my own? any suggestions please HELP. thanks.
  18. ib18

    alternative to throttle lever and clip latch for Johnson outboard 90hp

    alternative to throttle lever and clip latch for Johnson outboard 90hp. don't feel like spending $50+ to buy this kit. any idea for alternatives? please help
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    Johnson outboard remote control but no throttle lever and clip latch alternatives

    Hi, my 1982 Johnson outboard remote control is missing throttle lever and clip latch. I don't want to spend over $50 for this lever. Do you have any suggestion for alternatives? $51 at some site
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    Johnson outboard remote control but no throttle lever and clip latch alternatives

    Hi, my 1982 Johnson outboard remote control is missing throttle lever and clip latch. I don't want to spend over $50 for this lever. Do you have any suggestion for alternatives? $51 at some site
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