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    Engine wont start - Fuel Questions

    I have a 28HP Johnson SPL. Motor has been running fine for months. I started it up today after sitting for afew weeks and it started on 3rd crank. I was out on the water about 1 mile out... and started to slow down to throw an anchor... then the motor just died. Had to use a trolling motor to...
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    28HP Johnson Water Pump - o-ring Question

    I recently replaced the water pump on my 28HP Johnson. I used a kit... I brought it to a shop to have it pressure tested and it passed fine. When I did the work, I had (2) o-rings left over and I asked the guy at the shop about them. He said they should go on the top of the housing (down the...
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    Weep Hole Crud - Seems like too much?

    I know the weep holes are supposed to "weep" after running the motor. But is this much crud normal? I ran the motor yesterday for about 20 mins in the driveway with some earmuffs... and this started about 5 minutes after I shut it off. It drips for about 15 minutes... and fills about 2-3 ounces...
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    Steering Cable Question - Wheel only move 1 way

    So my boat has been sitting about a month. I go to crank it up today and happen to notice my steering wheel is not working. The "wheel" itself seems fine. But the motor only turns 1 direction. (turns "out") My setup is very simple. I just want to know if this is "fix-able" or if I need a...
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    Can't find Part Number for Gasket (lower unit) 28HP

    I recently did some work on the lower unit... Johnson 28HP SPL (I think its 1996). A gasket broke in the process... I will try to describe it. Its on the exterior of the lower unit (starboard side)... which covers the "shift rod linkage" access hole. Its a 2 hole gasket, that is oval about...
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    So I took apart the lower unit... What am I looking at?

    Been having a leak near the prop on my lower unit (28HP SPL Johnson). I finally tracked down the year of the motor, which should be: J28ESLED 1996 The lower unit is a split case... and thinking it was only my seal, I just removed the bottom section to "see" what's involved. Looks straight...
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    What Year is this motor? 28 HP Johnson

    Need Help... I have a leak on my lower unit... Need to get a manual, but I don't know the year. Previous owner painted everything on the motor... can't find any numbers. What year is this motor? See thread for my lower unit problems: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=561865 Thanks,
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    Johnson 28 SPL - Lower Unit Leaks - Prop Question

    Hoping to get a little clarity around afew questions... I have a 28HP SPL Johnson. Not sure the year though, I think the range was something like 86-96? Side question: Does anyone know how to identify the year? The lower unit started to leak with drips coming off the prop last week. I drained...
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    Merc 470 Starter Amperage?

    What amperage should the starter test? Motor is 1981 Merc 470 (Grady White). I brought the starter to the auto store and the reading was showing only 75 amps... Sometimes, the starter would not turn over, unless hit with a mallet... but nothing past 75-80 amps. BACKGROUND: Ran fine for...
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    Is my motor toast?

    Looking for insights before I tear this apart... I have a 1981 470 Mercruiser motor. It?s been running great for the last 6-9 months. I bought the boat after sitting for 1+ years. I crank the motor once a week if I'm not using the boat... the other day I cranked it just fine, ran it 5 minutes...
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    Motor dies when shifting into Neutral

    I can shift into forward and reverse without any problems. Everytime I shift back into neutral the motor dies instantly. I just crank the motor back up and shift back into gear and its fine. Ive adjusted the lower shift cable, checked reverse lockout, checked the lower shift cable for binding...
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    2.5 Mercury - Lower Shroud

    Hey Guys, I picked up a good deal on a 2.5HP Mercury, 2006ish... The lower shroud has a large crack on it and I was curious if anyone has ever seen one for sale anywhere? Or if anyone has a Part Number for it? While I'm at it... It looks like I have to pull the entire motor just to replace...
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