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    I bought a bad Honda 9.9hp 4 stroke today - please HELP!!!

    I bought a Honda 9.9 hp 4 stroke (Model #BF9.9A and serial # BABL1201315 - long shaft) over craigslist when prior ower lied about the motor can run and idle. I should have not trusted people and should have brought my compression tester. I started the outboard electric start, but the motor ran...
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    my 1982 Johnson 90 hp v4 cannot idle more than 5 minutes even in water at boat ramp?

    my 1982 Johnson 90 hp v4 cannot idle more than 5 minutes even in water at boat ramp? I didn't have this problem last season. In the beginning of this season, I tore down my 2 carburetors (4 throats) and put them back and not sure whether I did the linkage correctly or not. I tried to spray...
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    have anyone converted a Honda 8hp to a 9.9 hp?

    have anyone converted a Honda 8hp to a 9.9 hp? I know carb will need to be changed to the 9.9 carb and just not sure whether the camshaft are identical. This is a 1999 BF8A outboard. thanks
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    Let's see your boat! Here is my proud baby to show off.

    My new addition 1999 Honda 8 hp 4 stroke can push my boat at 5 miles per hour vs. my 1982 Johnson 90 hp 2 stroke at 30 miles per hour. My motorguide wireless 75 pounds 24 volts trolling motor at 2 miles per hour. How about your motor? My 1974 wellcraft weighs about 1,700 pounds, My 3 motors...
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    Honda 8 hp outboard idles at 1,500 RPM, is this too high?

    Honda 8 hp outboard idles at 1,500 RPM
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    my Johnson 90 idling RPM? on hose and in water??

    I am trying to get my 1982 Johnson 90 v4 2 cycle ready to go fishing. It died after 4 minutes idling after 3 months of sitting. What is the idling speed RPM for both on a water hose vs. in river? I thought I saw 1,000 RMP on land and 800 in river? but My little kicker motor - a 1999 Honda 8 hp...
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    My is my Honda 8 hp outboard idling at 1,500 RPM

    My is my Honda 8 hp outboard idling at 1,500 RPM too high?
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    is there a screw on Johnson 90 that I can adjust for idling?

    is there a screw on Johnson 90 that I can adjust for idling? J90MLCNB 1982 V4 VRO but I premix oil and gas. My Johnson 90 died after we started out in the no wake zone last time we went out in the Cheasapeake bay fishing. I tested it on my drive way after a few weeks on land and it died after...
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    anyone used T&H mini Jacker Jack plate for kicker motor?

    anyone used T&H mini Jacker Jack plate for kicker motor? MJ1DP debating whether to get the TH mini jacker or Panther 55-0407 or Garelick 71090 - the latter 2 are for 4 stroke motor. I have a Honda 8 hp 4 stroke about 85 pounds. I know the latter 2 will do the job, just not sure if the mini...
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    Any one has experience using a car jump starter to start a Johnson 90 hp cross v4

    Does any one have experience using a car jump starter to start a battery for Johnson 90 hp cross v4? Looking to buy a jump starter to start my outboard? Is 500 amps enough? I know I need minimum of 360 CCA to start my outboard
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    what is the minimum voltage of a starting battery to start a Johnson 90 v4 outboard?

    what is the minimum voltage of a starting battery to start a Johnson 90 v4 outboard? Hi, I took my boat out fishing this weekend. It started after 3 cranks so we left the dock. Got to the stripers fishing hole, and shut the Johnson 90 off and using the motor guide 24 volts 75# wireless trolling...
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    I built a kill switch from my remote control - Johnson 90 hp 2 stroke

    I built a kill switch from my remote control - Johnson 90 hp 2 stroke BUT I killed my motor???? Please HELP! thanks. My remote control never came with a safety switch, so I have always wanted to build one. So, I extended the black yellow wire from the remote control. I connected it to the OFF...
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    is 2 cycle outboard more powerful than 4 stroke?

    is 2 cycle outboard more powerful than 4 stroke? A guy posting craigslist ad for selling his Johnson 8 hp with the following statement: This 2 cycle motor (Johnson 8 hp) puts out more power than the new 9.9hp four strokes. I don't think so, but want someone to confirm it and elaborate why...
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    Upgrading my 1982 Johnson 90 2 stroke to a 2003 Suzuki 70hp 4 stroke

    I am planning to Upgrade my 1982 Johnson 90 2 stroke (300 pounds? J90MLCNB) to a 2003 Suzuki 70hp 4 stroke (348 pounds?) on a 1974 wellcraft airs lot 165 2 questions: 1. Is my new Suzuki too heavy for my boat transom? 2. DO I need to seal and drill new holes to mount the Suzuki 70 hp? Thanks...
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    use a 12v linear actuator to steer my kicker motor Mercury 8hp?

    Bought a kicker motor mercury 2011 8hp 4 cycles. It will be mounted on a kicker motor bracket so I need a remote control to steer this motor. Does anybody have done this? how many pounds and hong long do I need? I am thinking about buying a $70 wireless ($40 for wired) control 6" linear...
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    which to buy? both Mercury 8hp (2011 with 150 hours use vs. 2004 with 5 hours use)

    which outboard would you buy? $500 for 2011 Mercury 8hp with 150 hours use on a sail boat or $1100 for 2004 Mercury 8hp 10 hours (electric start) used as a kicker motor of a power boat
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    cannot remove my old 1982 Johnson 90 hp v4 carburetor - got stuck - need help

    Last Friday, I was preparing for my ocean fishing so starting the boat Johnson 90 hp up. I had no trouble starting it up, but had trouble keep it running unless I keep the throttle higher than normal idle speed. So, I opened the motor cover and discovered fuel was dripping out of the front carb...
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    Anyone is getting a Coast Guard Captain license? The OUPV/6 pack

    Anyone is or been through getting a Coast Guard Captain license? The OUPV/6 pack I was just recently approved to take the written exams in 360 days: 4 modules - rule of roads, navigation, charting and deck. I am going to self-study using FREE online materials instead of taking training classes...
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    Johnson 90 only runs when keep pressing primer bulb

    Johnson 90 only runs when keep pressing primer bulb
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    Johnson 90 V4 - gear shift is not 100%? is my clutch dog in the lower unit going bad?

    I replaced my impeller 2 years ago. Johnson 90 hp went ok, but I did notice the shift gear was not smooth. So, finally decided to check it out. I found out that it would not lock into Forward or Reverse gear 100% of the times when I move the remote control handle on my boat. So, I disconnected...
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