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    What is the torque spec for the Prop nut?

    What should the nut at the end of the prop be torqued at on my 1995 130HP Johnson OB? I can't wait till my service manual comes in so I can stop asking these noob questions. Thanks in advance for the torque specs. :)
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    Please explain the functionality of the 2 switches within the port side temp switch.

    As I understand the port side temp switch on my 1995 130HP Johnson outboard has 2 switches in it. One brown wire switch that closes to ground @ 240 F that I am assuming is the overtemp protection, and the white/black wire switch that closes @ 105 F. What is the white/black wire switch used...
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    How to check temperature switch

    On my 1995 130HP johnson OB the temperature switch on the heads was disconnected by the previous owner because it was making the engine cut out falsely. When I bought it the previous told me he had brought it to the dealer and they told him the switch was faulty and ordered a new one. The...
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    Where can I get a service manual for my 1995 Johnson 130HP OB?

    I bought a service manual off ebay for the outboard on my recently purchased boat but I'm from Canada and the manual takes 10-14day normally from the US but there is a postal strike here so god knows when I will get it. Does anyone know where I can get an electronic copy or a website that has...
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    Gelcoat repair on the nose of my boat

    I have a 17.6" Larson speedboat that I just bought that has the gel coat scrapped off the keel at the front about 12" long exposing the fiberglass. It seems to be the worn off from parking the boat over the years on a clam sandbar. Is there an ebay kit or other similar kit available in Canada...
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    What prop would be best for hauling a tube?

    On my 1995 130HP johnson outboard I have a 14 1/4" 23pitch SS prop for cruising which is fine but I would need some input as to what prop would be best for tubing. (OUPS WRONG FORUM SECTION, CAN A MOD PLEASE MOVE TO APPROPRIATE SECTION)
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    First post, 130Hp Johnson OB, need advise rough idle

    Hi everyone, first post here. I just bought my first boat, 1995 17.6' Larson with a 1995 30HP Johnson outboard. The engine works great but at idle and very low speed like when you are driving around the wharf the engine is rough and shakes but at cruising speeds the engine purrs like a...
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