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  1. guy74

    Overpowering a boat (slightly)

    Hi, I am currently looking to upgarde the motor on my 1973 Glastron V156. I currently have a 1988 60hp Johnson on it. According to the literature online it is rated for 85hp. I've found some really good 90 and 100hp motors, worth the $ what would you do? I no it isn't right but I'm not sure...
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    Engine displacment 1988 60hp Johnson

    I was wondering where to find out the displacement of my 60 hp Johnson. It a three cylinder 1988 model. My manual lacks that info. Thank you, Brian
  3. guy74

    Info on Boyesen reeds

    I was wondering if a set of Boyesen reeds would be a worth while modification on my 60hp Johnson. We use it to ski behind, deepwater starting a 175 lbs man both feet in on a slolom ski. As you can figure it is borderline on power, I've worked with the combination to the point that I think I'm...
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    Engine performance 60hp vs 75hp

    I have a chance to upgrade the 1988 60hp Johnson currently on my boat with a 1982 75hp Evinrude. What kind of performance gains should I expect with thas change. Both have very good compression (135-140) and run very good. Currently I get 33-35mph @ 5900rpms out of the 60hp with a 13.75 X 15...
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    How to test for a bad powerpack

    I was at the lake tonight, we were idling tough a no wake zone when the motor just died. I checked for spark and had none. The moior was running fine all evening, for 2 hours of skiing, then just died. I don't have a DVA adaptor for my multimeter , and was wondering if there was any tests to...
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    Replaced stator, now no spark

    I just replaced the stator on my 1988 60hp Johnson with a new one from CDI. When I got done I had no spark. Had spark with the old one, I was replacing it because the carging coils had melted and it ws no longer charging the battery. I even put it back on to verify that everything was still...
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    Rectifier problems

    I have had 2 rectifiers go bad on my 1988 60hp Johnson in less than 50 hours of operation. I don't know the history of the 1st one but I replaced it with one from sierra. It went out last night, melted the potting out of it, and quit charging. The voltage hads been kinda high for a while 17+...
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    Good deal on Tach + Speedo

    I thought I should pass on the set that I found for a really good price. We put them in my cousin's boat a year ago they look and work really well. The gauges have domed lenses and don't hold water like some do. Here are the links...
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