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    Tilt/Trim connections for 1989 johnson 60hp

    I rigged this motor on a boat that had an older Johnson, the relays look to be setup for the two wire system. My main question is regarding the connects from the motor, specfically what does this 5-pin plug connect to on the other end if i can find that wire and are there any other power...
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    Hydrolock while running on plane?

    I have a 1993 Caravelle FS with the 4.3L V6. At the beginning of this season changed all of the bellows, gimbal bearing, shift cable, as one of the bellows was leaking. Got it out on the water, leak fixed, but while running at about 3500 rpm the motor just shut off immediately and quickly...
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    Died under load and won't restart - V6 with alpha 2

    First time on the lake this year, and the boat started up great. Had a full tank of gas at the end of last season, and added fuel stabilizer to the tank at that time. Took it out last week, idled great and started on first try. When I got to the end of the cove and hit the gas, it sputtered...
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    Caravelle bowrider fuel vent cap missing?

    I am the new owner of a 93 caravelle classic fish/ski, and appear to be missing a fuel vent cap. It is on the stern next to the fill cap, and is currently open to the elements and I assume there should be some type of cap to keep water out. Does anyone know what it would look like or where to...
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    Starting after varying time periods, tips or tricks?

    I have read the cold start procedures, and mine generally will start with the 8 count method in one or two tries. my question is once the motor is running recently, what are the tips/tricks for restarting? Usually mine will fire up immediately when warm, but occasionally will need some help in...
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    Float in portable tank issue reading level

    The float for my direct-sight gauge is no longer as buoyant, and makes reading fuel level difficult. It is one of the moeller red tanks. Does anyone see a problem with adding a fishing bob to the end to help it float in the fuel or have a better solution than buying another assembly? Would...
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    Depth finder always at 3ft? troubleshooting

    I just got the power connected to an old depth finder, very simple display with depth and alarm. It is connected to a puck transducer in the bilge, and always reads around 3 ft, give or take a very small amount. Any ideas which component may be causing the problems or if there is anything i...
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    Simple VRO question

    On a new to me boat I had to reconnect the VRO tank, and made mark on the tank to ensure oil is being used. after running some premix in the tank, it seems the oil level did go down about a quarter inch (maybe 7 gallons of fuel). Safe to assume this is working and use regular gas going forward?
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    House battery with solar charging question

    Currently I have only one battery on my pontoon and would like to add a second for the house accessories. I also have a 5 watt solar panel that i would like to leave connected to the house battery. My question is, would it be safe to simply run a length of wire with a switch to the starting...
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    VRO Wire Connection Location

    Hopefully this is easy, but couldn't find it searching the forums. 89 60hp Johnson, where does the wire from the VRO tank connect? Mine was disconnected when purchased and assume this controls the alarm. Thanks!
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    Water flow/overheat question

    Motor 1989 60hp Johnson Just finished a carb rebuild and the motor is running pretty good, need to do the adjustment for slow speed but wanted to ask a cooling question. Impeller about two years old, and tell tale is very strong so i assume no problems there or reason to drop lower unit? With...
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    1989 Mercruiser 5.7 with Alpha 1

    This may be a two part question but not sure. I have noticed a small leak from the back, at the transom/motor seal. The transom does feel a little soft in some spots so from reading appears that this would be the problem. I began taking off the outdrive yesterday, and there was a milky sludge...
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    Tilt/trim wiring, 2 vs 3

    I had a 77 140hp motor with PTT, replaced with 91 60hp. My question is how to connect the wiring, as it appears that the lead from the relay box had 3 wires, red, blue, green, but the new motor only has blue and green. Is it safe to just connect those or is there something that needs to be...
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    quick question - ground for 89 60hp johnson

    I just got a new motor to me, hooking up electrical connections from my controls/battery and not sure where the ground bolts on. I know the positive goes to the starter solenoid, but not sure about where the ground should bolt to the block or if it matters. Thanks if anybody else has this...
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    Diagnose/Starting a rebuild 77 johnson 140

    The motor seized up at the beginning of the summer, just got it home on the trailer. took the piston covers off the back of the motor, one is a little pitted, the other 3 look good. my question is what steps should i take next to find what's causing the motor to seize? If i remove the exhaust...
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    50hp on 24' too weak?

    Replacing the motor on a 24 ft toon, smaller logs, and wondering if 50hp would be too weak for lake boating with full load? Thanks for any advice
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    Replace 20" with 25" issues?

    I have an older motor that needs to be replaced, it's got a 20" shaft. Have found a good used motor that is 25" shaft, can this be used and what are the risks? I assume that it may sit lower than the pontoons, slight angle issue? Thanks
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    1989 5.7 260hp water movement

    I have looked through the service manual but not 100% sure how the water moves through the system. I just got the motor running (after sitting for many years) and am wondering if water should be pulled in at idle? ran for about 10 seconds in a large tub of water and did not see any agitation...
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    Starter/flywheel issue, won't turn over

    77 140hp, was out on the lake yesterday for an hour or so, running fine. went to switch fuel tanks, and could not get restarted. initially solenoid just clicked, then got starter spinning but not rising. with a little help the starter would rise and engage flywheel but not move it at all...
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    1977 Johnson 140 forward issue

    Bought a used pontoon with a 77 140 on it, got it running well but forward is having issues. Shifts into reverse and goes ok, but once shifted into forward will only go very slowly and increased throttle seems to have no effect. Not sure if this would be a forward gear/dog stripped issue...
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