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    Correct Spark Plugs

    I have a 1988 Johnson 120hp. It currently has NGK plugs installed, I was reading here that they prefer Champion Plugs. Can any ojne tell me the correct plugs to install? I have seen several threads about it but they all refer to V6 models, I have a V4 the closest I could fine was QL16V are these...
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    Need some help from all Johnson Mechanics

    I have a 1988 120hp Johnson. It has been sitting since last October, and had trouble strating and running. So I was going to rebuild the carbs but i found a set of rebuilt ones on ebay, they looked new to me did not even smell like gas. Well, I installed them and now it runs even worse...
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    Roller Trailer to Bunk Trailer Conversion

    Hi all, I recently purchased a boat and the trailer was included, unfortunately the trailer was in bad shape. I have replaced the tires, Lights, springs, and axle. currently it is equipped with "Rollers" it is missing ALL of the rollers and the previous owner took some metal banding and banded...
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    "Top Secret File"

    I enjoy reading the "Top Secret File" it is filled with plenty of helpful information, and I have put plenty of it to use. I was just wondering if someone could include a simplified version of the "Link & Sync" procedure, I am just looking for a "Link & Sink" for dummies type of post. I just did...
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    Is it the Fuel Pump or Carbs????

    I purchased a 1988 120hp Johnson Outboard abou 2 months ago, it ran great when I first used it then it started running a little rough and now it will only run if I rev the throttle up. is this the fuel pump or do the carbs need to be rebuilt. I do not know when the carbs were rebuilt last or...
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    Florida Living!

    I was out on the boat this weekend and all I could think is it must really suck to live up north and just stare at your boat, knowing there are people like me out on the water in the warm breeze catching fish, staring at the girls in bikinis, ect. Don?t get me wrong I'm not trying to rub it in...
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    New to Boating, and need some Help.

    I just acquired a 1988 Sea swirl Bowrider with a 1988 120hp Johnson. it runs great and has lots of power and gets right up on plane. The problem I am having is after I run it for a while it will start acting up. One time while I was wide open, the motor just acted like someone turned the key off...
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    Water in Gas

    I have a 1988 120hp Johnson. I think I may have some water in my fuel tank, can someone please tell me what the symptoms are for water in fuel. The problem I am having is that when I am cruising the engine will just cut out and the continue, it does not stall except when it is idleing every now...
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