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    2001 70hp Yamaha 70tlrz

    The motor runs great but I am concerned about the temperature sensor not being connected and I can’t find where the pink wire plugs into. Is it okay to splice into the pink wires that end up in the CDI ?
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    1997 70hp won't idle properly

    Hi, my grandson just picked up a pontoon boat with this motor that runs perfectly at high speeds but when you try to idle around the dock it stalls out. It starts right up in neutral and runs until you shift into gear . We tried tuning up the idle screw but it still stalled out. We have took...
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    1990 50 hp Johnson reed valves

    Hi everyone, my motor won't idle it will start and only run for a few seconds and cuts out. I have rebuilt the carbs. I have good compression (124, 126 psi) H Freight gauge so not sure if correct. Great spark (jumps 7/16 in) using spark checker. I removed carbs and intake. I can see light...
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    2001 Key Largo color?

    Does anyone know the what color I should buy to match the hull color? I just need to some touch up paint, thanks in advanced.
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    2001 yamaha 70 hp won't lock all the way into foward gear

    Good morning, I just bought a new to me boat with this 70 hp Yamaha. It goes into forward and reverse on muffs ( prop spins in both directions and seems to shift smoothly) but when engine is off it locks in reverse but I can spin prop in forward gear with clicking noise ( like jumping over the...
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    Can a ballast resistor be added to a 1988 48 hp ?

    I am worried about over charging my battery. I remember my old Dodges had them to draw down the amperage to stop charging the battery. I am not sure if it even will work on 2 strokes? I just thought it could save a lot of batteries. Just thought I would ask the experts. I am not sure (if you can...
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    Johnson 1987 pistons

    Hi everyone, once again I need your help. I bought a 1987 50 hp Johnson for $50 with the intention of a rebuilding it. It took me 3 days just to get the power head off (very stubborn bolts), and once I started tearing it down I took off the head (got lucky and did not break any bolts) I noticed...
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    How to decarb an outboard?

    I have a1987 Johnson 50 hp , just wondering what is the best way to do this procedure
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    sheared woodruff key?

    My question is this , will a 1987 50 hp Johnson run with a sheared woodruff key? My outboard runs but backfires through to exhaust just a little. I have rebuilt the carbs, replaced both coils and power pack, new plugs. before I remove the flywheel to see if it is the problem I figured I would...
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    1988 48 hp prop shaft bearing carrier

    My question is , are these bearing carriers inter changable with other carriers? Mine has a crack and I can not find anywhere. My part # is 0386920 . It looks like 320037 might fit witch I can get. Any help would be helpful . Tnx in advance Tim
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    Johnson power pack testing

    Can an old Simpson 280 series meter be used to test Johnson power pack? It has a positive and negative DC setting and a range of 500v but I am not sure if this is a DVA meter. thx in advance
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    power pack testing

    Can an old Simpson 280 series meter be used to test Johnson power pack? It has a positive and negative DC setting and a range of 500v but I am not sure if this is a DVA meter. thx in advance
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    1988 48 hp impeller housing

    1988 48 hp impeller housing leaking water through top drive shaft opening? is this normal? Motor does not over heat and has a good pee stream. When hooked up to muffs and running water trickles out between the lower unit and mid section seam so I removed lower unit and installed muffs and...
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    1995 Evinrude 50 hp wire diagram

    Hi everyone, I got a great deal on this motor but the lower unit had a bad bearing so I got it home and rebuilt the gearcase with new bearings and seals. My problem is I can not find the right wire diagram for this motor. It is a 12 amp system and the manual I bought only has the 4 amp diagram...
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    1988 48 special carbs

    It starts and runs but It needs a lot of throttle to keep running. I bought the boat about 7 months ago to rebuild it. It came with a lot of spare parts .My question is can 1989 carbs be used on a 1988 motor? I have the original carbs which I think are 1988 but what is on the motor is 1989 I...
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    cheapest Lorance that has side scan and FMT compatible?

    I am almost done with my boat rebuild and need to pick a good GPS/sonar unit. I could use some help on making a choice. I fish Crystal River in Fl. so FMT is a must have. thanks in advance Tim
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    1988 johnson 48 special

    Hi , this is my first time using this site so forgive me if I make mistakes. so it is hard to turn over with plus in. turns over fine with plugs out. I put 1 plug in and starts and runs on 1 cylinder. I switch cylinders and it starts up again. Any ideas? Tnx in advance
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