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    Opinions and Suggestions needed on a rebuild

    I have my eye on an extremely clean 2004 Yamaha 40 hp 2 stroke motor that I am told has a bad cylinder. I am not very familiar with Yamahas but have rebuilt several Johnson outboards in the past with excellent results. My questions are: First, does $800 sound fair for this outboard? (it truly is...
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    Lower Unit Help Needed. 1989 Johnson 60hp (3cyl)

    Hey guys I just purchased a boat with a 1989 Johnson 60 hp (3cyl). Unfortunately, the first time in the water I find that the lower unit is not working....(no reverse and trying to pop out of gear in forward gear):mad:. I disassembled the lower unit and the clutch dog and reverse gear are...
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    Need help with wiring harness.

    I posted over in the Johnson outboard repair section but never got a reply. Anyway, I have a 1986 70 hp Johnson. The previous owner eliminated the 20 amp fuse and i think that is why all the wires are "mushy"and wire exposed. This left both the male and female ends of the red plug burnt/melted...
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    1986 70hp Johnson wiring harness question

    I have a 1986 70 hp Johnson that i started a thread awhile back about the removal of the VRO. That is complete and I appreciate the help from all. However, now I am dealing with the wiring harness. The previous owner eliminated the 20 amp fuse and i think that is why all the wires are "mushy"...
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    VRO Pump question

    Hello all. Does anyone have instructions on removing the VRO and replacing it with a regular mechanical fuel pump? If so, which pump will work? The previous owner already had the VRO blocked off but the fuel "nipple" broke off :eek: while replacing the old crusty fuel line which was breaking...
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    Tilt Trim/Bracket swap question.. Thanks in advance :)

    I have a 1986 Johnson 70 hp (J70elcdc) that i want to put tilt/trim on. I have someone with an 87' Evinrude 90 (E0tlcur). My question is: Can i swap the bracket from the 90hp to the 70 for the Tilt?trim? Is there an smarter/easier option? If this is possible it would save me a ton of $$. Thanks...
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    Direction/advice needed...thanks in advance.

    Okay, i just picked up a 94' 16' Starcraft Fishmaster with a 2004 50 hp Johnson. However, the motor is "locked up":mad:. I have been told that a power head from a 1981-89' and a few others will replace it. My buddy happens to have a 1984 Johnson/evinrude power head that he says runs but there is...
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