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    1994 - Johnson - 150 HP "Fast Strike" - Starter Sticks on cold startup

    Hello Guys, My last two cold starts have resulted in two symptoms I wanted to ask about. Symptom 1 - The starter sticks on engaging. Both of these have happened when the engine was cold. I kicked the key over, and the starter stuck trying to kick the engine over. I naturally turned the key...
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    1995 Champion - "Where's the internally mounted transducer???"

    Hello Guys, My buddy has a 1995 Champion (21 footer) and he said I could have his sonar if I help him install his new one (swaping out an old Lorance for a new GPS enabled Huminbird). I disconnected the unit, and cut loose all the zip ties, and have the transducer cable clear up to where it...
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    Duplicate - Mods please delete - sorry

    Hello Everyone, I hate to ask a symtom based question, but I need to know where to start my investigation. History: This engine has been running great for many months now What happend. Yesterday while out fishing I was coming back across the lake at WOT and after a sort of "pop" the engine...
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    1993 Johnson 150 - Did I blow a cylinder or worse? (based on these symptoms)

    Hello Everyone, I hate to ask a symtom based question, but I need to know where to start my investigation. History: This engine has been running great for many months now What happend. Yesterday while out fishing I was coming back across the lake at WOT and after a sort of "pop" the engine...
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    1993 Johnson 150 - First VRO, questions

    Hello Guys, I recently purchased a 93 Johnson 150 and had to rebuild the VRO2 to get her on the water. Having completed that project and getting the boat running, but now that I have had her on the water I have a concern. The symptom is that the horn honks at startup (expected I think), and...
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    93 Johnson 150 - Starved for fuel - wont quite start up

    Hello Everyone. I currently am debugging a short somewhere in my tilt/trim which causes the main fuse to blow when connected. However, when the tilt/trim is disconnected at the motor, I am able to fire the starter without blowing the fuse (fuse remains cold, no heat) and the engine cranks. The...
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    93 Johnson 150 - tilt/trim causing short - need guidance

    Short Version Just purchased this boat, has not run in 5+ years. Johnson 150 V6 - 1993 - Do not know the model yet. When the connector for the tilt/trim to the front and comand center is connected at the motor, the main fuse by the celenoid blows when the key is turned to on. If tilt/trim...
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    1977 Johnson - so I get my new water pump out of the box and...

    Hello Guys, 1977 Johnson ? 115 - 115EL77S - Ranger Fish and Play I am sure you have covered this topic, but I cant seem to find any posts about this so far (I am sure this is just one of those things I should know, but I am not very mechanically inclined) Basic Question: I got my new...
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    1977 Johnson - Having trouble finding a part number

    Hello Guys, 1977 Johnson ? 115 - 115EL775 - Ranger Fish and Play I need help finding the correct part. The gasket/seal between the upper and lower unit on my outboard for the exhaust housing is bad. (see http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=272197 for details) Judging from the BRP...
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    1977 Johnson - No Reverse - Rebuilding lower unit now have 2 specific questions

    Hello Guys, I have 2 specific questions at the bottom of this post. Brief History: I have not had reverse in this boat since purchasing it about 1 year ago. The suspected reason was the previous owners "creative solution" to replacing the shift cable (AKA "redneck it"): Symptom: The unit...
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    1977 Johnson - Lower Unit - Parts required duing rebuild

    Hello Everyone. 1977 Johnson ? 115 - 115EL775 - Ranger Fish and Play I noticed this weekend after a 12+hour fishing trip that there was oil leaking between my upper and lower unit: Having been warned on this forum in the past of potential expensive repairs in the future if problems in the...
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    1977 Johnson - Solenoid troubleshooting question

    Hello Experts, 1977 Johnson ? 115 - 115EL775 - Ranger Fish and Play In an effort to learn more about how my boat works, I would like to ask a question. I have had issues with my boat starting off and on for the last year. Typically when it fails to start I will adjust the throttle (engaging...
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    1977 Johnson - Random Start up problem

    Hello Guys. Let me start by saying that you have been very helpful in the past, and I had a scare on the lake last night that you guys could point me in the right direction on. I have a very old 77 johnson that has an intermittant starter issue. The issue is this, randomly the boat will not...
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    1977 Johnson - First Trip question - speed

    Hello, Thanks for stoping by. I recently purchased my first boat (1977 Johnson 115HP). Today I took it for its first trip on the water. I was very pleased with how the boat performed, but being new to boats I was wondering what to expect from this engine in terms of speed. I do not have the...
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    1977 Johnson - Newbie Questions - fuel/oil ration, command center etc - advice

    Hello - I am a newbie and this is my first boat, very limited experience. I have some basic questions, and I am having trouble finding it on the forms. 1. I would like to know the fuel/oil ratio for my engine: Johnson 115 HP - Model 115EL775 2. I am having trouble finding articles when I...
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    1977 Johnson 115hp - Does not idle well - any suggestions would be helpful

    Hello and thanks for stoping by. 1977 Johnson - 115HP (V4 I think) - Model: 115EL775 Here is the story: I recently purchased my first boat fairly cheaply knowing that although the engine would start, there was quite a bit wrong with the boat. Having worked through all the other problems I am...
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    1977 Johnson - Starter terminal hot when key - any advice would be very appreciated

    I have a 1977 Johnson - 115hp - Model: 115EL775 I recently purchased my first old boat and I am trying to get it lake ready but I have to ask for a little help on an unexpected problem. The Problem: With only the Red cable from the engine to (+) on battery and the black cable from the engine...
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    1977 Johnson Tilt and Trim -could use troubleshooting advice

    I just purchased my first boat and I am up against my first problem before ever getting to the lake and could use your advice. Boat Specs: 1977 Ranger with Johnson 115 (I think its V4) My Problem: The Tilt and Trim does not work. What I have done so far: Following the advice I have seen in...
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