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    1997 Johnson OR 175 Throttle Sticking

    More problems. Just got the boat back from the shop and they corrected some issues that involved water getting around the head O-rings. Now I am having problems with the throttle. It feels like it is sticking or not engaging the transmission. Also, when i put it in reverse, I have to put it...
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    Sediment in Carbs??

    I have a 97 Johnson 175 OR. Have had some problems with fuel system. Removed all fuel in tank, replaced fuel lines and fittings and had the carbs rebuilt. The mechanic told me that there was Black carbon-like sediment in the the carbs. The pieces were large so they must be accumulating and...
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    97 Johnson Ocean Runner with LOW RPMs

    I have a 97 Johnson OR 175. Have been having fuel problems and the engine alarm going off at 3000 RPMs and a soft primer bulb. After posting a few responses, I replaced the fuel lines from tank to primer bulb. Same size lines, A1 3/8? line. Replaced the fuel/water separator and all fittings...
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    97 Johnson 175 OR-Water in Fuel Filter

    Previously had problems with the Check Enigne Alarm and a soft primer bulb while running WOT. Boat was running great and all of a sudden it started acting up. Back at the dock, I Checked the fuel system and removed the the fuel filter. I included a pic of the contents. There was a little...
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    97 Johnson 175 Ocean Runner Bogged and Stall

    I have a 97 Johnson Ocean Runner that stalled and the Check Engine Light Flashed-on when running this weekend. I ran the boat for about 1.5 hours in the ICW at about 80% to WOT. It ran great. And then... Then it spit and sputtered, the check engine light popped on and it stalled. It...
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    Loosing Traction Towing out of Ramp

    I am towing a 91 Hydra Sports which is known to be a heavy boat for its class with an Ford F-150 Triton V8, 2WD. Having a hard time getting out of the ramp at low tide. Spinning tires a little. A local guy recommend that I move the winch post back 6" - 12" on the hitch toward the truck to...
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    97 Johnson 175 Ocean Runner Stalling

    I recently purchased a new CC boat with a 97 Johnson 175 Ocean Runner. It stalls when idling. It runs fine when warming up, but after I run offshore or come into trailer the boat, the engine will sputter a little and stall. Any advice? Does this sound like a carb problem? Another issue...
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