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    jumping a 1991 225 Looper

    Re powered my boat and now I need to demo my original OB (1991 Johnson) on dry land with ear muffs. Everything has been disconnected.. wire harness, controls, etc. I'm able to turn her over by connected a battery to the starter but I'm net getting any spark. I'm thinking I need to disable...
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    Spun my prop last night

    Hey guys<br />Out fishing last night and spun my prop. (14 1/2 x 19 OMC SS prop, 1991 Johny 225 HP) Should I get it re hubbed or buy a replacement. Thinking about picking up a alum. from the local big boat chain. Ill be back on the water quicker but can I expect any drop in performance with...
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    Canvas part Q:

    I'll do my best to descibe what I'm looking for. I have looked all over and I can't seem to find these parts for my canvas.<br /><br />Parts of my canvas that hangs from my hard top attach to the chrome sise pole structure by an attached platic piece that has a 3" bungee loop. The loops are all...
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    Stupid question

    I have a 1991 Johnson 225 and it runs very good, (knock on wood) Most of the foam inside the cowling has come out and she is very loud. Is their any replacement foam I can put in the cowling without causing any over heating issues? And where can I buy it. Should I leave it onlone. If it's not...
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    Last year OMC made the 225 Johnson

    Hey Guys,<br />I currently have a 1990 Johnson 225 and was thinking about repowering with a newer 225 Johnson. I know that Bombard only makes Johnson OB's up to 175 HP. When was the last year OMC made the 225 Johnson?<br />Thanks
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    How often do you change your plugs?

    How often do you change your plugs? I have a 91 225 Johnson. Why not just clean them in reuse the plugs.
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    Starter wont engage, just spins

    Hey Guys,<br />Hoping you can help. Just wanted to start my motor in the driveway on the hose and she wont start. The starter won’t engage it just spins. Batteries are charged and check good. The starter never pops up to engage with the fly wheel. The boat hasn’t been used in two weeks. Am I...
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    Novus plastic cleaner and scratch remover

    Can anyone tell me where I can purchase Novus plastic cleaner and scratch remover?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Looks like my idle problem is fixed. Kind of

    After reading several post about idle problems It looks like I got mine fixed. Want to give back to the board. Last fall I purchased a 22' Stratos w/a with a 1991 225 Johnson I thing that the boat sat alot, it was owned by an older couple. Well, after chasing down some electrical problems (power...
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    Spark Plug wires

    Het Guy's,<br /><br />I want to replace my spark plug wires on my 1991 Johnson 225 HP. The local OMC want's $9.57/ a piece for them. Can anyone recomend a cheaper source.<br />Thanks<br />Stoked Not
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    The best way to check intermittent spark

    My 1991 225 Johnson has a rough idle. I want to rule out any spark issues before I consider a carb rebuild. What's the best way to check for intermittent spark failure. Any test equiptment needed? If I had a spark problem wouldn't it effect the motor on WOT? She runs good at all other speeds.<br...
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    Like to repower with another Jonson, Q:

    I would Like to repower with another Jonson OB, currently I have a 1991 Johnson 225 HP. Johnson only goes up to 175 HP unless I go with Evinrude. If I go Evinrude I would have to change out my controls, guages, etc. Right? <br /><br />Q: What was the last year that Johnson made the 225 HP? <br...
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    Like to repower with another Jonson, Q:

    I would Like to repower with another Jonson OB, currently I have a 1991 Johnson 225 HP. Johnson only goes up to 175 HP unless I go with Evinrude. If I go Evinrude I would have to change out my controls, guages, etc. Right? <br /><br />Q: What was the last year that Johnson made the 225 HP? <br...
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    Water stains on the glass windshield

    I recently purchased a used boat that has Water stains on the glass windshield. I tried everything I know but nothing seems to remove them. It seems to be etched in the glass. I'm thinking that someone let soapy drops dry on the glass. Any ide's on how to remove these stains?<br /><br...
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    Since were talking about NGK Plugs

    Since were talking about NGK Plugs, I recently had some work done on my 1991 225 HP Johnson OB. I had a new power pack and stater installed. Durring this repair the mechanic replaced my Champion plugs with NGK. Now she has a Idle problem that I didn't have before. It runs great at all speeds...
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    Repowering w/ Suzuki question

    My boat curreently has a 1991 Johnson OMC 225 OB. I looking at a 2003 225 Suzuki 2 stroke OB. Can anyone tell me what othe parts I will need to repower with a Suzuki. I.e. Wiring harness, controls, prop,Guages, ect. Any power steering issues? <br />What type of expence am I looking at?<br /><br...
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    Tilt trim problem

    guy's,<br />My 1991 225 Johnson is having problems with the tilt and trim. She is very slow and sometimes sticks going up or down. It has a gurgling sound. I added more fluid and she runs a hole lot stronger now.<br /> The problem: She is leaking fluid from the top scraper seal on the tilt...
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    Suzuki 225 EFI 2 Stroke good or bad?

    Guy's<br /><br />I'm thinking about repowering my boat and found a FL Suzuki dealer selling his remaining Suzuki 225 EFI 2 Stroke motors for $8000.00. The catch is it must be shipped to and installed by a local Suzuki dealer. I don't have a problem with this. I've seen some post about poor...
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    Would you buy a 2001 225 HP FICT?

    Would you buy a 2001 225 HP FICT? Befor everyone sais "No way buy Yamaha", here me out. There are some very good prices out there on 01 FICT's. I have seen 225 HP 2001 Fict's new in box with Warantee for under $8K. A 4 stoke 225 HP Yamaha will run you $14k. Is anyone running a 2001 FICT? Love to...
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    Bogging Problem help please

    I'm having two problems but I'll only talk about one on this post. 1992 Johnson 225 HP is bogging when I run. She to idles fine. She will drop RPM's when I run the throttle up to 5 MPH then it speeds back up. She does it at all speeds. Not sure if I have a fuel problem or electric problem...
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