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    impeller replacement for 85Johnson 10 hp

    I would like to know the part # for the impeller and gasket kit for my 85 Johnson 10 hp.Also can you recommend an online store that's reasonable.<br /> On the install...are there any other(readily available)adhesives other than the OMC gasket sealing compound,OMC adhesive M ?
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    inpeller problem:just drip,drip,drips

    do I need to replace it when it drips about once per second from the pee hole,running at idle on the hose.The motor is an 85 johnson,10 hp.Also. if it needs replacing,do I need to drain the gearcase before removal?
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    power tilt & trim

    I have a CMC pt-130 tilt & trim unit on my 17 footer with an 88 special mounted on it.I'm concerned about stress on the transom while trailering.Is it best to tilt the motor all the way up ,then bump it down a notch to take pressure off the cylinder?I've also seen "transom savers" which clip on...
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    throttle won't lock at trolling speed

    Throttle keeps wanting to drift back to idle.Is there any was to put more tension on the cable or controls so it won't vibrate back?Also,what is the little black knob below the ignition switch on the controls do on this 1991 88 special?Thanks!!
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    Champion plug size for 88 Special ???

    I need the Champion plug size for both motors...a 91 johnson 88 special and an 85,10 horse johnson.Also the gap,and whether it's worth buying marine grade plugs or regular.Right now I have autolite 2634 in the 88 gapped at over .040.I plan on putting the boat in for the first time since I bought...
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    rinsing off powerhead with fresh water?

    Is this cool?Some areas are a little rusty and appear to have some salt residue on the exterior.Is it OK to gently rinse off,let sun-dry and then liberally apply corrosionblock to all the metal parts?Where would all that water run to...are there drain holes below whwew I can't see them.The motor...
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    Johnson 88 Special...#J88MSLEIM,need year

    also have 10 horse Johnson...#J10RLCOM. I need to know model year for both motors.Also plugs,Champ sizes,reg. or marine,and gap.Any reccomendations for manuals...chilton,clymer,omc shop,that might cover both motors.Thanks
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    need year for 88 Special Johnson

    88 special #G02643557 and Johnson 9.9hp #E6038231.Also need Champion plug sizes,gap,marine or reg.???
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    vhf radio:handheld vs fixed mount

    I need to equip my boat with a vhf radio and can't decide on a handheld or fixed.Will be boating on Kona side of Big Island(Hawaii).I realize Handhelds don't have the range of fixed,but could it be attached to an ext. ant?I like handheld because you're independent of boats power source,you can...
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    year for 88 special Johnson#g02643557

    just bought a boat with the 88 special(#G02643557) and a 9.9 Johnson kicker#E6038231.I need to know which year so I can but the right manuals.Any suggestions on manuals...Clymer or get the OMC shop manual???Also,I'd like to pick up some spare plugs before the maiden voyage.Can someone help me...
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