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    Question on exhaust flappers

    I have a I/O with a mercruiser 357 motor and a VP duoprop outdrive. with this combo, there are no flappers in the exhaust system. I am currently doing a complete rebuild due to the engine sucking in water through exhaust valves when it died in the ICW. My question is, Where/how would I add...
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    How much should I pay for a 2001 Johnson 150? Good Motors?

    I am looking for a new motor and ran into a guy at the shop selling his 2001 Johnson 150. Its a little smaller than I was looking for but will work for my application I believe. I am replacing a 77 Johnson 175 (should have about same power right?. Motor comes with no controls or gauges. Is $3500...
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    Johnson 175 stuck in reverse

    I have a 77 Johnson 175 that started giving me trouble today. after coming to a stop and fishing for a little while, boat would not go forward. It would just rev high and not go in gear. I tried to go forward several times with no luck. I decided to put it in reverse to see if that would...
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    Old Outboard, Charging Optima AGM Batteries

    I have read many mixed reviews and thought I should post here to get some good opinions. I have recently been having battery/charging issues on my boat. a 88 VIP 22' CC. I have fried new rectifiers in as little as 10 trips out. After reading many reviews, it seams that having batteries of...
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    johnson 175 dies after engine heats up.

    Took out my new, old boat today. 1988 Johnson 175 on the back. Cruised around for an hour or so before I started having an issue. When ever i slow down to an idle then try to throttle up, the boat dies. I was able to get a higher engine rpm by using the cold start lever a little, then I was...
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