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    Info on trim cylinder rebuid kit

    Need info on source and part # for rebuild kit for the trim cylinders on 1987Johnson J150tlcur engine. Thanks for any info.
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    Starting engine without thermostats and thermostat covers off.

    I am replacing the thermostats and pressure relief valves as a maintenance procedure on my 150 Johnson model#J150tlcur. I noticed some crystals under the pressure relief valves; probably salt crystals since I run in both salt and fresh water. What, if anything would it hurt if I put the muffs...
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    Uneven Cylinder Head Temperatures Johnson 150HP 1987

    My engine is a 1987 Johnson 150HP model J150tlcur; while running the engine on the muffs I noticed that the cylinder head temps felt different. After idling the engine at 950 RPMS for 15minutes I checked the temps with an infrared temp gun. The port heads were averaging 125 degrees and the...
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    1976 70HP Johnson, water getting in lower cylinder

    A friend of mine has the above described new to him engine; model #70EL76D serial # 54531863 which is getting water in the lower cylinder. The engine is in really good condition considering it's age. The problem first appeared when he hooked it up on muffs and cut the water on full force from...
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    Disconnect steering link from steering arm 1987 Johnson J150TLCUR

    As stated above I need to remove the steering link from the steering arm on the engine. The question is the bolt that attaches the link to the motor a tapered bolt or is it just forced into the steering arm and is tough to remove? I had rather not tear something up getting the two seperated...
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    Wiring Harness for 1987 Johnson

    I have a 1987 Johnson 150 HP Model #J150tlcur that performs extremely well but the wires in the harness under the cowl are becoming rotten and beginning to corrode. My question is this; does a new harness come with all the wire ends already crimped with the eyes and pins/plugs attached? In...
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    Probably a dumb question

    My torque wrench is in foot pouds and my manual calls for 168 inch pounds; is this the same as 14 foot pounds? 168/12= 14. Don't want to mess things up.:confused:
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    Socket to fit flywheel nut on '87 150 Johnson

    Lost some of my tools in Katrina and my big socket set was one of them; what size socket fits flywheel nut on a 1987 150 HP Johnson?:confused: Thanks for info.
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    Locating electric starter rebuild kit 1977 Evinrude

    I need to purchase an electric starter rebuild kit for my 1977 Evinrude 15 hp model #15754M. The BRP part # is 386678. I really want to get this from iboats but can't seem to find it listed they seem:confused: to use Serria part numbers. What am I missing? Thanks for any guidance.
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    Mystery Green Wire,Johnson 150

    While getting my rig ready for a fishing trip , I found a green wire immediately behind the trim/tilt junction box on my 1987 Johnson 150hp; model #J150TLCUR. I opened the box but could not find a terminal in need of a wire. All three switches for t&t work as they should. The manual I have...
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    Primer bulb before or after fuel/water separator

    I recently installed a fuel/water separator and put the primer bulb before it since my instructions didn't mention anything about placement. It's done the same way my neighbor has his and hasn't any problems. I've run mine on the muffs and also on a lake with a 7MPH limit, no problem starting...
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    Questions about old Evinrude

    I have been given an old Evinrude"Elto" out board, model 4256- 03691. I was told that this is a 1935 engine of unknown HP. Is it a 1935 and what is the HP? Also, is it water cooled; no water entrances, It runs but seems to get very hot. What would the oil/gas ratio be?
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