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    Boat hard to turn left but easy turning right?

    I have a boat with a 1990 johnson 150 on it. I have just run it for the first time and it drives completely straight i can take my hands off the wheel if needed. and it steers fairly good but it is noticeably harder to turn left underway than right. when i turn right i can do it with a couple of...
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    johnson 150 slow response after idling

    i have a 1990 johnson gt150 that i just got on a center console boat. It runs really well with a couple of minor things. I took the vro pump off and pre mixing 87 octane gas 50:1 with xd 30 oil. I am running the champion plugs in it . after idling a minute or two it feels boggy when i go to take...
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    any trick to make decals or stickers look new

    my glastron decals are wearing anything to wipe or spray on them besides wax to make them look newer.
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    How tall should bimini top be on center console boat?

    How tall should by bimini top be without looking stupid. Should i be able to walk around under it in my 19' key west center console boat. I measured from the sides up and i would have to stoop to fit under a 46" but a 54" i could walk around under comfortably. What do most people use. any info...
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    will 50pd thrust work on 19ft center console

    do you think a 50 pd thrust transom mount trolling motor will push a 19' key west center console. if not what do you suggest. thanks matt
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    j 150 water tube came out completely now

    while trying to straighten the water tube on my 89 johnson 150 what i bent while repairing the impeller it pulled completely out with a ragged grommet. Some say the power head has to come off , is there no way to take off midsection and put back in. any info will be greatly apprecieated im...
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    kinked my water tube how do i replace

    i kinked the water tube reinstalling the gearcase on my johnson 150 gt i guess thats why it had no water. the tube is bent and deformed on the end can i replace this and how do you get to it doesnt want to pull out very easy, wiggles but wont come loose.
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    johnson 150 new waterpump, No water now

    just replaced my 89 johnson 150 waterpump by myself and after a grueling two hours of getting the shift hooked back up and working i have no water pumping through the motor at all. it pumped before but was a little weak, i can blow air up pee hole hose and hear it in the outdrive so i know its...
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    Overheat alarm not testing right on johnson gt150

    i have a 1989 johnson gt150 that i just bought, removed vro and premixing , just got back running on muffs in yard and heads are real hot cant even touch them hardly. I was wondering if this is normal i test the tan overheat wire going to the thermostat in head and i ground it coming from...
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    correct way to plug off vro pump on 1990 johnson gt150

    i need a link to or the instructions on how to plug off the vro system on a 1990 johnson gt150, any help will be greatly appreciatied
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    need link to johnson vro pump removal

    im trying to find instructions to vro pump removal on a 1990 johnson gt150 or similar instructions. also ive heard if you plug it off and the fuel portion of vro fails i can still blow up motor using pre mix , is this true.
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    what plugs for 1990 johnson gt150

    what spark plugs are best for a johnson gt 150.
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    How to paint or dye pontoon console dash

    My pontoon boat is getting new interior. the steering console is a light tan and is peeling the clearcoat, some spots have already faded where the clearcoat has been gone. It is a hard plastic or fibergalss curved surface if you know what i mean. Im thinking of using a duplicolor vinyl and dash...
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    How much can 1 battery run

    I just bought cc boat with a 1990 johnson gt150 on it. It has a livewell pump, baitwell pump, and bilge pump, lights. I want to add a stereo, vhf radio and a garmin gps unit and lowrance fishfinder unit. With all that said i only have one battery. What would be the best way to run everything...
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    Anybody took a 19'cc keywest offshore

    Just purchased a 19cc and was wondering if anyone has taken theirs offshore and how far and how does it handle. I am experienced on the ocean but had a much larger 30ft boat. I really would like to run out 10 miles or so off the georgia coast. I guess it depends all on the seas.
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    what to use on gelcoat after 3m super duty rubbing compound

    I have gone over my sever chalky white gel coat on my key west boat. It is turning back the off white color with the super duty compound. what should i put on it next . Also i know the final step is wax what type would u use.
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    What oil for 89 johnson gt150 for least smoke

    What oil would you run in the VRO tank on a 89 johnson gt150 to get the least amount of smoke while your on the water. Just got this boat motor had oil in the tank but seems to smoke a fair amount i would like less if possible.
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    How can i rev engine in neutral with single binnacle

    I bought a boat with a single binnacle control , i am used to the ones with the push button to put it in neutral where i can rev it up a little to warm up. How will i do that with this control, it just seems to go into gear and rev.
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    89 johnson gt150 VRO system thoughts

    Just bought a keywest with a rebuilt 1990 johnson gt150 how does this vro system work , i see the oil tank and primer do you just prime it, how do i be assured its working and is it reliable. any information is appreciated. thanks
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    Will 1994 50hp trim work on 1988 48hp

    Will the trim unit on a 1994 evinrude 50hp work on a 1988 48hp. I read somewhere that it will not work with pre 89 motors.
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