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    motor losing power???? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I have an 88spl Johnson 1994 model on a 17ft center conlsole. My problem is when I get up on plane engine runs for about 3-500 yards at wot then cuts back to 1100-1500rpm. Engine does not die!! Just cuts back rpm. After this happen you can bring throtle back to idle then go back to wot on...
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    boat loses power after planing. Help!!!!!!!!

    I can get out of hole and boat will plane out and run for about 250 yd or so then engine rpms will cut to 1000 from 4000. Primer bulb gets soft when the engine is running. From what i have read this should not be happening. I am planing on replaceing my bulb and fuel line to the motor from...
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    need help!!!!! engine smoking!!!!!!!

    I have a 94 johnson 88 spl. The engine all of a sudden is smoking. Smoking badly. The engine will start but when started will only reach about 3000rpms. The engine will stall if given less throtle. I just replaced the ignition and the kill switch. <br />History: Two days before smoking...
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    what octane to use in johnson 88 spl????????

    I have read several post on octane use and would like to know what is recomended? :confused: The marina where i keep my boat only has 93oct. , but I can get 87oct. fairly easy. Are there any advantages of either? any comments?
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    maintenance on 1994 88spl Johnson

    I have a 1994 88spl Johnson and would like to know what type of maintenance schedule to use. How often or when to change gear oil? What octane to use? How often to change plugs? Ect... just general upkeep to keep motor running properly. I just bought the boat about two months ago and...
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    johnson engine dies when given throtle

    I have a 1994 88 spl johnson, the engine will crank, but when given throtle (either in neutral or in gear) the engine dies. I can disconnect the black/yellow single pin harness that leads to the power pack and the engine runs fine. could this problem be caused from the kill switch gone bad...
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