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    Trim-Tilt Relay Question

    Every now and again I have to replace the trim tilt relay switch on my 1996 Johnson 112VR. The motor wouldn't trim up today and I opened the cover plate to replace the relay. Some of the wires had a black, sticky coating on them and I'm wondering if this is normal. I can fix the trim problem...
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    Can't find decals for 1996 Johnson 112VR

    It seems as if there are aftermarket decals for every conceivable Johnson motor available - except for mine. I have a 1996 Johnson 112VR. It has the black cowling. I had to take it to a local sign company and ask them to match the factory decals. So far, I haven't told them to start work on the...
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    Correct position of bunks on trailer

    I have an 18' center console boat with a Magic Tilt trailer. The trailer has two main bunks with 4 rollers (one per crossmember/axle and one up front). Just finished making a new set of bunks (they turned out quite nice, I must say), and am ready to remove the old ones and put the new ones on...
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    Johnson 112VR - Thermostat Gone Bad?

    Changed the water pump in my 1996 Johnson 112VR about a month ago. I have been out several times since then, and the tell tale has been very strong. Put the muffs on it today in the driveway and thought that the stream didn't look very strong, even when I revved up to 2000 rpm's. The stream on...
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    112 VR Thermostat Change

    I have a 96 model 112VR and it has been about 7 years since I had the themostats changed. I paid to have it done back then, but just recently changed my water pump by myself. I am now in a do it yourself mode. A service tech posted on my local boating website that it is a very tough job on...
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    I think I know why my 112 is over revving

    The last couple of times I have been on the water, my 1996 Johnson 112 VR has over revved out of the hole. It was so bad, in fact that I would have to get out of the throttle for fear of doing some damage. The good news is that the problem would correct itself after I tinkered with the trim long...
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    1996 Johnson 112 VR Tough to Start

    I have had this motor since 2001 and it has always been a bit reluctant to start, especially when cold. I have it on a dual battery system, and both batteries are at 12.4, 12.5 volts when I crank it. It always starts, but it likes to be choked and given RPM's more than I think it should. Is...
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    Motor ID

    My Clymer manual says that my 1996 Johnson 112 VR is a 90 degree cross flow. Does that sound accurate to everyone? Gravysandwich
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    Johnson Water Pump Change Update and Questions

    Changed the water pump on my Johnson 112VR yesterday and reinstalled the lower unit and it peed just like it was supposed to from the tell tale. Thought I was home free until I tried to re-attach the shift cable and it didn't quite line up. So, I pulled the unit off to measure the cable. When I...
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    96 Johnson 112VR water pump fix - lower unit won't budge

    Finally started the water pump repair on my 1996 Johnson 112VR. I bought the boat in 2001 and have not dropped the lower unit since then. Don't know if it has ever been removed, for that matter. Anyhow, I put some penetrating oil on all the bolts a few days ago, and all 6 of them came right out...
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    Johnson 112 VR over revving

    Went to the lake Saturday for a litle nuclear famiy outing. Put on a brand new Michigan aluminum prop that I bought years ago but had never installed. I have a 180CC SeaPro with a Johnson 112VR. The prop was a 14 x 17, which I am pretty sure is the same prop that I had on there. Anyhow, I...
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    Motor Over Revving - Prop Problem

    Went to the lake Saturday for a litle nuclear famiy outing. Put on a brand new Michigan aluminum prop that I bought years ago but had never installed. I have a 180CC SeaPro with a Johnson 112VR. The prop was a 14 x 17, which I am pretty sure is the same prop that I had on there. Anyhow, I...
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