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    different thickness head gaskets?

    I have a crossflow 150. In the off season, I am going to install some high compression heads in the offseason. Does anyone make a thinner head gasket or all they all the same?
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    Anyone using synthetic gear oil?

    I am interested in hearing if anyone has tried or been using a synthetic oil in their lower unit? Brand? I am an avid user of the stuff and know that it is superior to mineral based oils. Let's say It's been almost 20 years now. I know what the factory manual says to use, I just wanted to...
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    fuel/water separator affecting primer bulb?

    I just spliced into my brand new fuel line a fuel water separator. It seems to me that since I put it on, I can't keep my fuel bulb firm. Has any one ever had this problem? I had the air vents open on my gas tanks(both brand new and both portable)so it never sucked the bulb flat, it just sucked...
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    fuel/water separator affecting primer bulb?

    I just spliced in a fuel separator into my brand new fuel line. The bulb used to pump up hard before and now it gets firm but I can still squeeze fuel. Before, it would get to a point where I could not even push any more fuel thru it. today was my first day breaking in my new powerhead on the...
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    what is the difference between a 150 and 175?

    I have a 1985 johnson 150(J150TLCOS). What is the difference between a 150 and a 175? Based on my research, it's just the cylinder heads and carb jetting? I know it shares the same block and bore and stroke. Any help out there?:rolleyes:
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    piston stop for 150 evinrude

    Anyone have any ideas where I can get a piston stop or make one for my crossflow motor? My auto parts store doesn't have'em. I just want to verify my pointer for timing issues. Thanks...........
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    What is the socket size needed for 150evinrude flywheel nut?

    I have an '85 150 johnson powerhead. I need to take the flywheel off. Does anyone know the correct size socket needed to remove it? I need to go purchase it for my impact gun and it will save me alot of time!!!:)
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    what is correct max thriottle timing for 150 johnson?

    I have a frankenstein motor. Powerhead is an '85 though(j150tlcos). I'm setting it up as an 85 motor even though the rest seems to be 89 stuff. My factory service manual tells me to read the label on my engine for the proper setting number. The problem is, I can't trust what year or engine the...
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    I need help with carb jetting for 150 johnson

    I have an '85 j150tlcos. It is a frankenstein motor that I purchased from a man in Atlanta{not knowing at the time). I just pulled the carbs off to give them a proper cleaning. I saw that my jets are not what my parts manual says I should have. Main jets are 60c or 65c depending on carb. manual...
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    vacuum switch? 150 hp johnson

    I have an '85 johnson 150(j150tlcos). I just got my factory service manual. It shows a vacuum switch in the electrical schematics. I don't have one on my frankenstein motor. What does it do? Is it necessary to have it?
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    85 johnson j150tlcos idling issues

    Here's the deal. I bought a frankenstein motor from a man in Savannah Ga. He told me it was an 90. There are only a few parts that are that year(trim relays, lower unit, maybe more). Coils, power packs(yes 2 not one) electronics, no not a 1990. The powerhead is a '85. I obviously didn't know all...
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    converting new controls to old controls

    I have a set of controls(96 and newer) that I'm goiong to convert to work with the older cables. Has anyone ever cut off the square plug and direct spliced into the old harness? Basically what I'm asking is this: what is the color code for the new harness ignition? It has different colors. I...
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