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    Removing pin from swivel bracket and trim/tilt assembly

    I need to replace wiper seals in my tilt trim unit and cannot budge the pin connecting the tilt ram and swivel bracket. Would like to avoid the blue wrench (torch) if possible. Any advice. 2000 j130vxsss.
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    Stator/Rectifier 2000 130 0ceanpro

    I have several projects going on with my boat currently. Last season my battery was not charging well so I am looking into it. I checked the stator wires and the resistance on the yellow/gray and yellow wires was 1.5 ohms. Requirement is .7 +/- 0.05. Boat ran ok otherwise. This is a CDI stator...
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    Removing 130 hp ocean runner from boat

    I need to remove my 130 ocean runner from boat and have several questions. I do have the OMC shop manual and must say how much of an improvement it is to the aftermarket manuals. I will remove lower unit as I want to leave steering tube on boat, guessing weight load would be around 300 pounds...
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    2000 Johnson 130 steering/shaft removal Model j130vxsss

    I have reached the point where I need to remove the steering shaft /arm from my motor which is still attached to the boat. Can this job be done by removing the two bolts attaching the arm to the adapter plate between the powerhead and midsection and then the four bolts in the bottom swivel...
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    Water cooled rectifier question

    Got a 2000 j130 vxsss and have a question about rectifier output. My tach seems to register low when below 1000 rpm. Registering 500RPM and sometimes less, in gear, sometimes zero. Tach is not bouncing around and seems to be correct in upper end as RPM at wot are same as they were before this...
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    Remote starter hookup 2000 J130vxsss

    I want to check compression on my motor to get a baseline for future knowledge in case I need to check in the future while troubleshooting. I have a two wire push button setup I used to use on cars so I could bump a motor from under the hood without the key. One wire hooks up to battery side (6...
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    Measuring RPM with a DVOM

    Anyone ever heard of setting a DVOM to HZ scale and measuring frequency to convert to RPM? If so how would you do this?
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    rule aerator pump parts

    I have a 700gph rule aerator pump from year 2000. The through hull broke and I noticed that it comes off the bottom of the pump with 4 phillips head screws. Is there anywhere to get parts for these older style pumps. The pump precedes the replaceable cartridge types.
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    Tach issue j130vxsss, cuts out at low rpm in gear comes back when increase throttle.

    My tach is not bumping around but seems to have a problem at RPMs below 1000. When in the water out of gear holds right around 1000 rpm but when I put in gear it drops sometimes to zero, sometimes two hundred sometimes 600.... Once I increase throttle all good. At wot I am getting a reading of...
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    Traces of water on spark plug j130vxsss

    I have a j130 vxsss and noticed a gray residual like oil and water on one of my top plugs. Engine is not down on power but not ideling well when in gear at 700 rpm. I am suspecting a head gasket issue. Will be doing a compression test tomorrow, 2 years ago they were all 125psi after cranking...
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    ignition loses spark

    I have 130 johnson 2000. it loses spark after about 20 minutes under load. It comes back after about 4 hour cooldown. Stator charge side was bad so replaced stator. Now charging and rectifier tests good. Tested stop circuit and got no voltage from switch side (black/yellow) until engine ran on...
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    Were the 2000 J130vxsss equipped with quickstart in the powerpack

    Question is the title, thanks
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    Testing a key switch

    Is there a test for the different poles on a key switch? The key switch on my boat works without the lanyard on it. In other words the spring loaded center section is always in the out position. Is that correct?
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    losing spark after running under load 20 minutes

    I have a 2000 130 hp ocean pro. After making a 20 minute run yesterday motor cut dead off. No spark would not restart. 2 hours later started right up. This morning did the same thing after about a 20 minute run, 4 hours later started up on the muffs and ran well. Any ideas, powerpack? stator...
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    Johnson 130 Exhaust adapter gasket

    I am leaking unburned two stroke oil on the bottom side of the exhaust adapter where it mates to the intermediate/exhaust housing. The leak is at backside. The mate of the powerhead to the exhaust adapter appears to still be sealed. Only noticeable after extended trolling, leaves oily black...
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    2000 Johnson 130 Idle Circuit

    The 2000 130 has an adjustable Idle mixture screw. Does this circuit get cut out once the low speed and or high speed jets kick in? I ask because I have adjusted my carbs. At first i went too lean and the motor would stall out if I banged her down. So richened each carb about 3/8 turn out and...
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    Johnson 130 Prop change

    I have a 2000 Johnson 130 with a 15x17 prop on it. The motor is pushing a 20 foot sea hunt that with 30 gal of gas and 450 pounds in people should weigh in just above 3000lbs. The boat jumps up real well, lots of torque, quick plane. Motor will spin up to 5800 to 6000 RPMS with this load and go...
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    # of Poles on 2000 Johson 130

    I need to set my tach for the proper number of pulses. Is the 2000 130 a twelve pole meaning a setting of six on the back of the Tach? Thanks
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    2000 Johnson 130 knocks on deceleration from WOT

    I think i have my motor close on its adjustments but I noticed something the other day I had noticed occasionally before. After running at WOT for a while if I come off of plain real quick I get a pinging like spark knock or maybe piston slap. Only happens between 2500 and 4000 rpm on...
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    Recommended coldcranking amps for Johnson 130

    What is the recommended CCA and reserve capacity for a battery to crank a Johnson 130? Used boat had a small car battery in it. Thanks
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