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  1. Tarzan13

    Spark gap

    I have a 1990 48hp Johnson and bought some NGK BPZHS-10 spark plugs What would be the best gap? I run 50/1 and average 15kmh Thanks
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    Starcraft Jetstream question

    I got a 1972 Starcraft Jetstream aluminum and I’m rebuilding it and I’m changing the wooden boards under what I call the front hood ( new to power boats) and I was wondering can we walk on that hood or its no go zone Thanks
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    72 Starcraft Jetstream

    I bought a 72 Jetstream and it been restored 6 years ago but it a botch restoration They removed the aluminum center stringer and put a 4x4with 2x4 screwed on it so its a 4x6 What I want to know before tearing up the deck is what was the size of the original stringer cause I want to put an...
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    Clutch dog

    I have a 1990 48hp and have a hard time to shift in reverse or foward it comes back to neutral very easy Take about 5 pound to push or pull it in gear take no effort toput it in neutral while I hold the shaft in my and is it suppose to be that hard having a hard time putting it in gear while...
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    How to put the shift lever back on the cradle

    Hi Guys I will be installing my shift lever back this weekend on my 1990 48hp and I don’t have a clue on how to put it back in I shouldn’t have removed it I was just going to change the o-ring on it but not knowing I pulled it all out trying to take the shift rod cover out Those it just snap...
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    Dumb question but got to ask!

    Got a 48hp Johnson and the question is Does the compartment where the water pump and shift lever are get flooded when running I assume yes but the previous owner did everything possible not too They silicone everything especially the rubber on top of the impeller housing part that goes in the...
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    1990 48hp drive shaft gunk

    Hi got my lower gearbox off and the spines on the drive shaft part of the shaft is covered in a small film of gunk. And the tube that the drive shaft goes true as got some exhaust gunk in it Does that mean that crank shaft bearing seal are done? Im more of a chain saw Mecanik wanna be then a...
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    Slide hammer puller

    I need to remove my retainer bearings housing on my 1990 48hp can I use a slide hammer puller to do it or is it to much dont want to buy another puller for a one time shot want to use what i got Thanks
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    Johnson 1990 48 hp spl service manual

    I don’t know if im in the right discussion room but Im looking for a service manual for a 1990 johnson 48 SPL where can I buy one on the net download version Found some on ebay but they dont tell the year only the hp Found seleco but they got model J48ESLESA and VJ48ESLESA mine is CJ48ESLESA...
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    Johnson trim/lift assist cylinder

    Hi I’m a newbie and just bought my frist boat. Motor is a johnson 49 hp 1990 and it does not have electric trim it manual. So my question is does that manual cylinder help you lift the motor or just let you lock it in place? Second question it’s leaking can I rebuild it Thanks (Ps looking for...
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