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    1979 johnson 115

    Have a question for you guys. Got a 1979 johnson 115 tilt and trim with very low hours on it and all original. Got it from my uncle where he got new (still have all original paperwork)and lost interest in boating shortly after he got it. Ive had it about 6 years now and probably put about 10-15...
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    hard starting when cold

    Have 2000 johnson 50 2 stroke 2 cylinder. Carbs are good, new fuel, getting fuel, new tank and lines,etc. etc. but it is hard to start when cold. Choke it with key, fast idle lever up, and same thing. can manually choke it with red lever on solenoid and seems to crank alittle better. Any...
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    lower unit oil

    What type (Name brand) of marine lower unit oil do you guys recommend. I have a 2000 johnson 50 2 stroke (GL 5 oil needed) and a 1979 115 2 stroke that i havent checked oil type yet. Wanted to see about getting same oil for both. Posts i read say stay away from synthetic since motor units arent...
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    Aluminum vs Stainless on 2000 Johnson 50 2 stroke

    Read many posts concerning this matter. Aluminum is more forgiving on gears...lighter in weight...takes the beating on oysterbeds,etc.(ultimately ruining prop) and cheaper. Stainless is stronger,more durable, heavier in weight, and harder on gears especially if idle speed is higher. This is what...
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    2000 johnson 50 reprop

    Hello all. New to forum as member but not new as to reading them. Have a 2000 johnson 50 2 stroke whith 12.5 by 13 prop on 14 foot fiberglass boat. Trihull boat weighing, i dont know...400 to 500 lbs? trimmed out runs 33.4 mph with gps and screaming at 6600 rpms. At 5000 rpms, it runs about 25...
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