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  1. fishmen111

    Tachometer Setting

    Sorry to ask a trivial question guys, but I've spent an hour in the forum search function and my OEM manual to no avail. 2001 Johnson 50 with 12 amp charging system...what setting should my Faria tach be on? I just finished my repower and am reading 2000 rpm at idle when obvious not. Think I...
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    Need help from a photo upload guru.

    I tried to upload what I thought were jpeg, but were converted to jpe on upload. This took my site allowable size from 56kb to 17kb and the smallest I could take the photos was 23kb. I had to convert to gif to upload and they have horrible resolution. Advice? Thanks.
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    Need help with installing harness.

    I spent two hours yesterday trying to install a new wiring harness. I ran a snake and got my pull lines straight, but when I try to pull the harness in the last section between the access port in the side of the boat to the center console (only 2') it jams every time. I realize the conduit has a...
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    T/T Switch Problem

    Picked up a complete "01 Johnson 50 motor today. It came with an internal side mount remote unit with an intergral T/T switch. I currently have a binnacle mount with no provision for a switch (previous motor was manual tilt). I cannot use the new control on my center console. Can I simply...
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    '01 Johnson 50, bypass VRO or not?

    I am picking up an almost new 2001 Johnson 50 this weekend and am considering bypassing the VRO in favor of mixing to prolong its life. I just opened up a 1997 Evinrude (with VRO) that trashed a rod bearing with no signs of overheating. Please advise. Thanks.
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    Evinrude 50 ('96) mis-behaving.

    New member here folks. Very nice web site. I recently purchased a boat with a 1996 50 Rude with two problems that may or may not be related.. #1 cyl @ 90psi, #2 @ 145psi. Motor cranks right up, but there is a horendous clanking sound under/near the flywheel. After 5 minutes, clanking increases...
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