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    Question about relays

    Last time I used my 100hp johnson 1987 the engine did not trim down. I change the relay with each other and it did go down but not up. So I figured :) that I had a bad relay but later that afternoon the engine did trim up :eek: . So do relays go bad and die :confused: or do they function...
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    What the heck is this noise?

    I have a 100hp johnson 1987 engine. It works great except that now everytime I start it, it makes a loud "urrrrrrrr" noise, like if it had a bad bearing or something. Sounds like something is grinding or out of lubrication. I thought it was the starter but its practicaly new"rebuilt"<br /><br...
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    On a scale from 1 to 10 ...

    how difficult it is for someone with no outboard repair experience to change an impeler of a 100 hp johnson 87 engine. I do have the manual but is it hard to do? :confused:
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    Strange cracking on steering wheel or something...

    Apparently I had a problem with my steering several months ago but never really notice it as a problem until yesterday. When I turn the wheel it will go smooth for a bit until at some point in the middle it will sound like "crack" and will lock up, although the wheel seem very loose like "if it...
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    Strange cracking on steering wheel or something...

    Apparently I had a problem with my steering several months ago but never really notice it as a problem until yesterday. When I turn the wheel it will go smooth for a bit until at some point in the middle it will sound like "crack" and will lock up, although the wheel seem very loose like "if it...
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    My first big fish

    October 5, 2003 was fishing in a lagoon with live anchovies when this big, i mean, really big fish took the bait. It was a tarpon. Almost six feet in length. Had to be at least 125 pounds. :eek: What a battle on a wallmart $59.95 spining rod. 20 pound line. he was so heavy i couldn't lift him...
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    I need more power Scotty ... that's all she has Captain!

    1987 100 hp comercial v4 johnson. Wont pass over 5,000rpm. I use a 14x17 prop (which is the factory prop) and i pull a montauk 17 Boston whaler. MPH in the speedometer read 38 with 2 people onboard. Should i get more RPM's or stay here? I read in some posts of Guru's that a good reading would be...
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    Need maintenance tips 4 new engine

    I just bought a brand new 5 hp mercury short shaft outboard which i will use in salt water. I tried to give it a break-in but the gas tank is still full. This baby runs on air! :D Also, how do you flush it, without using a bucket?<br />Thanks.
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    Where do I stick this?

    Just bought a new stator and reg/rect. The old ones had 1 yellow/gray and 1 yellow wires which conected at the terminal. The new ones from CDI/rapair only have the same 2 yellow wires. Do they only meet one way or is it safe anyway you put it. 100hp comercial v4 1987 johnson<br />thanks :p
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    Troubble finding parts

    I have a 100 hp 1987 Johnson engine MODEL SJ100WTPLB SERIAL R 7490670. Im having bad times trying to buy parts. It doesn't show in the dealers computer. Where can I buy a parts manual for this engine? I need to buy a clutch dog, stator and a voltage rectifier. I just want to be sure that what I...
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    what year is my 100hp Johnson?

    MODEL SJ100WTPLB<br />SERIAL R 7490670<br /><br />Is this a comercial engine? The guy who sold it to me said to be from the year 1987 but I went to buy a part for the engine and they told me to recheck the year of the engine. Please help!
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    Having trouble, again!

    First, I would like to take a moment to thank all the people who helped me put my Johnson back to life, but things keep coming apart. :( I have a 100HP 1987 Johnson. This time when I put it in forward gear and accelerate, the engine goes to neutral. This happens if I push it hard, from the...
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    Strange black oil leaking from engine

    I have a 1987 100 Johnson. Everything is good except for when in idle motor drops rpm for a second and then idles good. This happens like every 10 seconds. Also, approximtely 1 hour after use of the boat, black oil/gas comes out of the engine, dont know exactly from where? Im guessing crankcase...
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    Where fuel lines go?

    I have a 1987 Johnson 100 V4 with no VRO. Where do the 4 vacum lines that are on the intake manifold go to? The engine block also has 3 small fitings 2 on one side and one in the side of the starter. What are those for, i guess for oil from the prior VRO. What do I put there. Need help. Also...
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