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    motor swap 1997 115 john spl for 89 88john spl

    my 88 spl has blown want to replace it with 1997 115 spl model # j115tslecm what should I know tht will help me with the swap? Are the electronic hook ups the same? The 115 spl is on a boat for up for auction, besides the compression what enlse should I look for before bidding? Also can any...
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    leaking center council need quick fix

    I bought the boat used a few yearsback owner ran it aground and did a repair on the fiberglass on the bottom the job looked pretty rough- go figure it leaks. After 3 hours out and I pulled the plug about 3-5 gallons of water poured out. I dont want to spend a whole lot of time or money to stop...
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    89 johnson 88spl bogg to 4000 rpms on way in help

    not sure why but boat runs great turning 6000rpm whole trip, not long runs between fishing holes. This is the second trip that on the way back in the boat revs up then revs down to 4000 rpm at wot. any suggestions why this happens or what the cause is. I dont think its a carb problem, just been...
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    Does my 88 spl have a battery charging system?

    The motor is a 89 not sure if it has a charging system or not. I am running duel batt. and the humming bird says the voltage during the trip was at 12.9. is this what it should be? Also what dose the charger look like? and how often should I charge my batteries? Thanks for the help trying to...
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    JOHNSON TILT TRIM ELKECTRIC MOTOR COVER RUSTED OUT NEED REPLACEMENT COVER

    I have a 89 - 88 spl while at the shop the mechanic showed me the cover to the electric motor had a hole rusted thru it. It works fine so he sealed it but warned it may not last long and would cost over $300 to replace. After further inspection it looked to me that there was a cap held on by...
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    Help! I'm going to try to replace prop shaft myself, need manual and any tips.

    I bought the boat and motor for $500 a year ago It has a 1989 88 spcl Johnson, it looked completley rebuilt everything was clean new hoses, clamps no crosion on motor and paint looked new, as well as freez plugs. I called the local reccomended shop they quoted me $850 parts and labor which...
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    new to forum have bent prop shaft question

    Im glad I found this site lots of good information here. heres the story I bought a 17 foot cc bonito with a johnson 88 special and trailer from a customer of mine told me it ran aground and was hurting for money got it for $500.00. got it home cleaned it and started it ran ok but water was hot...
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