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  1. rothfm

    1998 Johnson 150 lower mount cover

    That is typically from that mount swelling with corrosion, cracks the cover. The mount can be a bugger to get out, but can be done. Take off the cover and see what your dealing with. Maybe can clean it out, trim it put new cover on. Otherwise its a job.
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    Compatible OMC Serv Manuals

    Hi Scott, remember your from the Cape I believe. Read alot of your posts. Yea, I usually get a original manual off Ebay etc...2001 seems non existant for any HP. Odd. Will take a look at that site if cant find something.
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    Compatible OMC Serv Manuals

    Hi, I have a J150VXSIG 2001 Carbed 150 believed to be 60 deg Looper. Year code= SI Can find this service manual anywhere. I always get the OMC manual for my motors, but cant seem to find this one at all. Nothing for 2001 SI listed anywhere. Maybe due to the gaps when OMC transitioned to BRP...
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    Pettit HRT Premium

    Thanks Chris. Ive hear about PCA, will look at it. Appreciated
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    Pettit HRT Premium

    Does anyone use this bottom Paint? Read alot, mixed terminology.. Ive got Pettit Ultima SR60 now, Ablative. Like it but discontinued. I dont want a hard paint that builds up. This HRT seems kinda Both and is Multi Season.....all good, but want to bensure it Sloughs off slowely as Im used...
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    7.4L MPI Intermittant Loud suck noise then stalls Hot or cold

    Thanks All, Tpenfield, you have assisted me in the past and I know at some point you had a Formula 33. This is the same 33 SS with twin 454's. Its my brothers boat. I help out. Very much maintained, sched main, and very clean motors and bilge. The Marina guy is backlogged a month due to lack...
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    7.4L MPI Intermittant Loud suck noise then stalls Hot or cold

    Attempting some troubleshooting, and swaps (twin engines) for this issue. So far no avail. Hot or cold starts, and within 1 min of statring, the Flame arrestor makes a much louder then normal "sucking air" noise, Idle speed goes up a bit, then comes down and motor stalls. This Bravo 3 MPI...
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    How often carb rebuild, when running good?

    Always lots of Carb How-To questions or carb symptom-to repair questions...... Im not at all gloating with this one, but here goes... I have twin 2001 150 Johnson Oceanrunners J150vxsi's. 60 deg loopers. NON-FICHT motors. Boat and motors, Ive had 2 seasons now. They were maintained...
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    How can it be that a hub and tire can fly off trailer?

    Seems that little fold-over "tang" style retainer, or cotter pin/Castle nut cover is just rediculous. Someone correct me if I'm wrong please. 1st Been boating and trailering for 25 years. Have kept my gear in top notch shape. In fact I spend more time every spring/fall in my trailer than my...
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    ETEC's VS 60 deg Looper carbs?? Any fuel advantages given my setup?

    Ok, Sort of a loaded question I know...And the swap wouldnt be Apples to Apples. I run a 26' Tiara Walk Around Model 2600 with Twin 2001 Johnson 150's (Not Ficht)..They are 60 deg Looper carb 2 strokes. pretty heavy boat, but love it. That said, I have a lead on Twin 2006 Evinrude Etec's...
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    Help interpreting vacuum test results 2001 Johnson 150 Non fitch

    J150vxsi non ficht, non EMM or computer Did some testing tonight with vacuum guages for an issue I was having. Was hoping someone could help interprete my observations and test info. Background: Was getting a Check Engine light on PORT motor only.These motors have no computer. Tach has 4...
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    2001 non-Ficht 150 Johnson, check light with motor NOT running.

    Hi All, I'm just beginning to do my research and develop a sequential methodical troubleshooting plan. But my basic question is this...My Check lite was coming on as many others do, at higher rpm..then eventually at lower rpm, and go out. At one point with the motor OFF, turning the key to on...
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    Factory Manual year compatibility J150vxsi

    Hi All, I've been a crossflow person a long time...Got new to me twin 2001 Johnson 150's. Getting a check light. I really want to get an OMC/Bombardier manual. So far I have located 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003. In my years working on Crossflows, I got to know what years are very similar to be...
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    raise new fuel tank up from bottom?

    Almost ready to install my new Alum 100gal tank. The enclosure is a fiberglass coffin rectangle. It will have appx 2" free on all sides except the bottom. Never any foam at all. good breathing space, drains to Bilge. The original sat flat on the bottom fiberglass of this "coffin" area..I was...
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    Furuno 1650-df Plottor/Sounder questions, Pics

    Hi all, THis unit came in a boat I purchased, along with Furuno older 2k Radar. The Radar seems to work (more on water testing needed. I'm only familiar with newer units like Humminbird and Garmin, and not familiar with this 1650, or Radar. I've Attached some screen shots. QUESTION IS: it...
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    Safely Cutting a fuel tank

    Oh, my tank work!!.have other posts on diff topics of the rebuild/replacement...But now more! Ive got my new pick-up parts and bungs & welder ready...and I have to bring him my tanks and parts. My Original tank is 155 Gallon, out of the boat and now emptied. It will eventually be Scrapped...
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    Covering larger boat at the Slip?

    Hi all, Ok dont laugh :-) I bought a new to me 26' Tiara Pursuit...Its large for a 26 (to me). I've alway completely covered all my boats, they never ever get wet inside except when I wash down. I've always trailered too. I like to keep them clean, junk and dust out, and dry. Just me I guess...
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    Fuel Restriction, 3/8 pickup to 1/4 shuttoff?

    Hi All, My ongoing fuel tank work brought up another question...Pics attached. Not sure if a prior owner did this or not. Original 155 gallon tank had a 3/8 Pickup Bung in tank, with a 3/8 pickup tube. The topside port on the pickup is 1/4 npt. Attached to this was a manrine brass 1/4" shut...
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    Fuel fill, feed, and vent sizes on Tank

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    Fuel fill, feed, and vent sizes on Tank

    Thanks all. I got into the boat again...Agreed, the feed lines are 3/8, the vent neck appears to be 5/8, and the fill line not marked but appears to be 1 1/2. Heres a pic of one of the fittings I got off the top of the tank-- Of course unscrewing this, it appears it left the stuck feed tube in...
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