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    1993 115 johnson steering arm issue

    hello all i just picked up a 93' 115 and noticed the steering arm is nearly rusted off.is there any reason why these newer model motors steering arms rust out so fast?i also have a 76' 135 johnson that ive ran in saltwater its whole life and its steering arm is rusted everywhere but is still as...
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    96' 50 johnson odd idle issue

    Ive heard these series motors (40,48,50)dont like to idle but ive got a strange problem.when the motor is tilted all the way down it sounds like its running on 1 cyl or barely two(it almost wants to stall) but when i trim it up half way before the cavatation plates out of the water it runs very...
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    1996 50 johnson trim locked?

    hello all i have removed my trim unit to clean up and repaint the motor housing.i have assembled it and now have a big problem the ram will not go down(it was up when i took the motor housing off).i have tried using the manual release screw and the hydrolic fill screw.it still wont go down:mad...
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    evinrude etec vs. evinrude crossflow 2 stroke which is better?

    so ive been asking around and some people say the etec is better than 2 strokes and that 2 strokes are better than etecs.ive seen the etec movies that my marina gave me they sound pretty good but are they really that good?:rolleyes:
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    1995 evinrude 112 spl vs. 115

    hello all iboaters havent posted in awhile and im curious to know what the differences are in a 112 spl and a 115.they seem to have the same carbs same bubble in the back but what gives the 115 the extra 3 hp?:confused:
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    Impressive chris craft mod bowrider to center console

    Hello all I have modified my 1986 17' bowrider into a center console.I have taken off the cap and chopped the sides down half way.I am wondering how my boat will sit in the water when it's done.I have on it a 1979 115 johnson( boat is rated for a 140hp.)I would love to post pics on here of what...
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    2002 90hp merc saltwater has sank what do I do when I raise her?

    Hello Iboaters my neighbors boat sank with a 90hp merc on it and I am wondering what I should do when I raise it for him.he is freaking out because he does not want it to become unsalvageable. What do you pros think I should do?I know the gas,oil and battery are garbage and need to be replaced...
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    Steering cable problem

    I have removed the old steering cable from my helm so how do I lock my new cable in place?it seems as if the "catch" is stuck.this is a real head scratcher.
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    steering cable issues

    hello iboaters im having a problem getting my steering cable out of its helm i have pulled the safety pin but the cable wont come out.is there a step by step guide to this?:confused:
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    1976 Johnson 135 powerhead question

    Hello all I am wondering if my 1976 Johnson 135 powerhead will fit on my 80s midsection.I really want to use this powerhead but I'm not sure if it will fit.do I have to make a gasket or anything like this?I've heard these motors have a ton of power but I don't like the midsection or trim...
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    1996 50 Johnny stator testing

    Hello all how do I test my stator on my Johnson 50?
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    1984 115 Johnson head question

    what is the torque for the head bolts on this engine?model number j115tlcrd
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    1990 evinrude 90 ran away!

    hello all just got done putting my motor back together got my battery and gas tank out,hooked it up.started it and it ran for maybe 6 secs then shut off,noticed 2 plug wires were unplugged,connected them.restarted the motor nothing.put up my cold start half way( motor is on a stand out of the...
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    1987 110 Johnson 60 psi in all cylinders

    Hello all I just bought a 110 powerhead.I did a compression check when I got it and it has 60 psi in each cyl.I popped the heads off seeing that it had been rebuilt with .30 pistons.the bottom right piston has 3 small dings like a piece of foriegn metal got in there.they are near where the...
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    1998 50 Johnny no spark

    I have a 1998 Johnson 50 with no spark.it has good compression 140 psi on both cylinders.my dad took it out to get some lobster he said it ran the best ever since he's gone out,then he goes to start it NOTHING!!! He got towed back in.i changed the coil pack and tightened my powerpack connections...
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    1991 88spl johnson restoration

    hello all i blew the powerhead of my 88 johnson i have a new powerhead and a rebuilt lower unit i am about to install.my midsection is in very poor shape(has waterline mark and seaweed color on the whole midsection.what do you guys recommend i do to repaint this motor?i want this motor to look...
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    50 johnson no ignition

    hello i have a 1998 50 johnson that is not getting any power.i have jumped my motor plenty of times so i know the starters good but if i turn the key nothing happens!!!im stuck and i really need u guys help!!!
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    johnson 5ohp has no power

    hello everyone im new to this so here i go.i have a 50 johnson that is getting no power to the motor at all.ive hooked up all battery cables and when i turn the key i get nothing.ive changed my ignition switch and silinoid.no change!i dont know what im missing the red plug is connected and so...
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    30 evinrude 1994 lower unit prob

    hello,i have a 1994 30 evinrude short shaft outboard that runs great but leaks semi burned gas out of the lower unit where it meets with the mid section.also where can i get a air cleaner for my motor?but back on the other subject i just bought new spark plugs,rebuilt fuel pump,rebuilt...
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