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    question about a 1994 polaris 750

    I am looking at this ski that is for sale. Never owned one before. The ad states: " I'm not to good with smaller engines but I think all it needs is the carbs to be set correctly. It will start and run great out of the water but when you put it in the water, it has no power. At one point I...
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    carb question

    Where do I go about getting a fixed jet screw driver and what do they normally cost..this is to remove a high speed orifice plug on the float bowl of the carb..BTW, this is on a 1974 40HP Johnson Norseman..
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    1974 40hp Johnson Norseman impeller change

    Hey guys..I am about to do one of these for a friend and wanted any tips you may have!! The shift linkage release is in the lower unit right?<br /><br />Thanks
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    lower unit plug stripped

    Anyone ever had this happen before? The top plug has stripped..I can't back it out and I can't screw it in further..The thing is is that when I was tightening it up, the plug never got hand tight..Someone said something about a heater coil or something?? Any suggestions would be greatly...
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    70 hp johnson no pee stream

    I have no water coming out of pee tube..Pulled lower unit off, checked impeller cleared away alot of debrit..replaced everything and no pee stream..I keep reading about a "woodruff key " for the impeller..What is this and what does it look like? Could my t-stat be bad? Its a year old.. how would...
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    Impeller??

    How can you tell if the Impeller is going out?? Does the pee stream get weaker??
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    Fuel pump??

    What are some symptoms of a bad fuel pump?? Thanks guys
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    everstart deep cycle battery??

    Hey guys!! My battery is 3/4 full and while trying to crank my motor, the battery wires get too hot and start smoking...Please forgive my ignorance, but wasup wid dat?? Thanks
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    Manuals

    Seloc or clymer??? Anyone have experience on both of these manuals and has a preference??<br /><br />Trying to decide which one to buy!!
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    engine stalls??

    Hey guys,<br /><br />Well, I took her out yesterday for the first time in 2 months..She started up great and ran fine for about 5 minutes and then just stalled at about 3/4 throttle..I pumped the primer bulb but it would never tighten up...It just felt like it the fuel wasn't reaching the...
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    Johnson smoking

    Hello guys,<br /><br />My motor seems to run perfectly!! It starts on a dime, runs great all around, but my concern is that it smokes alot..Mostly at slower speeds..Is this just a low grade fuel/oil situation or is this just normal? It doesn't smoke like real real bad, but I do see consistent...
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    T-Top on a 17' Boston Whaler?

    Do you think this would be a good or bad idea?
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    a different T&T question

    I have a 1990 70HP Johnson VRO with power tilt and trim...The T&T has been working a little slow for a while..And the other day I took it out to the lake and when I tilted it up to use the trolling motor it worked fine and when I was ready to leave, it wouldn't go back down..It just sounded like...
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    Johnson Decals

    Where would I find original(or reproduction)style decals for my 1990 70 HP Johnson VRO outboard?? Thanks
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    Johnson Decals

    Where might I find ORIGINAL decals for my 1990 70 HP VRO Johnson..I am considering painting my motor soon... Thanks
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    1990 70 hp Johnson VRO Manual??

    What would be the best manual for this motor?? Thanks
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    1990 70 hp Johnson VRO??

    I just purchased a Whaler with the above motor and I seem to be having some problems..It takes a bit to get it started and smokes real bad!! I have to start it and idle it real high and then gun it once I put it in gear...Now, it runs great at high speeds but when I look back at my wake I see...
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