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    Johnson 70 just slows to 3000rpm

    Hello All,<br /><br />Need a little help here!!!<br /><br />I have a 2001 Johnson 70hp. Running full speed last night and all of a sudden it just drops to half speed (3000rpm). Still purring like a kitten.........no missing or sputtering..........just drops to half speed??? The gas is fresh...
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    G3 gator tough jon boats

    Anybody have any experience with the G3 jon boats like the 1860 cc or sc. I am looking at getting one with a Yamaha 90hp 2 stroke.<br /><br />I would love to hear from some experienced users/owners. ANY feedback would be appreciated!!<br /><br />Thanks
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    G3 and Yamaha 90hp 2 stroke

    Hello all,<br /><br />I am going to get this motor on a G3 jon boat package (1860sc) and just looking for any opinions, observations or things to know (good or bad).......mainly about the motor but would love some G3 feedback too!!!<br /><br />Thanks!!!
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    Johnson outboard kill switch

    Hey all,<br /><br />I have a ? about my kill switch. The little plastic piece that clips on where the key goes in (to attach the kill switch) broke but the engine still cranks and runs fine without it. YIKES!!!<br /><br />Obviously i need to by a new clip and lanyard but is the switch easy to...
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    Lower unit magnetic drain plug

    I know this is gonna sound really simple but I am struggling with it none the less.<br /><br />I have a 2001 70hp Johnson outboard with a damaged screwdriver slot on the lower unit magnetic drain plug. I finally did get it out but I can not find a replacement. We have some pretty good local...
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    Marine stereos

    Hey everyone,<br /><br />Anybody know the difference between the marine stereos and car stereos?? And, if you put a car stereo in a center console with the water proof plastic cover, would it survive for long????<br /><br />Any feedback, trials or experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!!
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    Need operators manual

    Does anyone know where I can get my hands on an original or aftermarket operators manual for a 2001 Johnson 70hp??<br /><br />Thanks, Jeff
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    2001 Johnson 70hp

    Gentlemen,<br /><br />I am considering the purchase of a boat rigged with a 2001 Johnson 70hp. They claim it only has 30 hours and it looks new inside and out. <br /><br />Am I at any unusual risk with the OMC bankruptcy thing?? Did they build crappy motors during all that turmoil?? Or are...
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    Gear shifting trouble

    Hello all,<br /><br />I have a 1994 Johnson 60hp, 3cyl. Last night I had trouble getting it into gear. I had the throttle almost all the way up and it made a nasty grinding noise THEN clunked into gear before I could pull off. After that it ran good for the next few hole shots then gave me a...
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    Merc 90 or Yamaha 90?

    What are the pros and cons assuming the same price. The engine will be on a 1870 xpress jon boat run in the Alabama Delta waterway (mostly brackish water). <br /><br />Any and all opinions would be appreciated.
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    Carburator cleaner

    Is it OK to run a standard STP carburator cleaner in my 1994, 60hp, 3cyl, Johnson outboard engine?
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    Evinrude trim problem!

    One cold day in Alabama (go figure) I go out side and find my trim motor running on my Evinrude 60 (1996). It only stops if I hold down the trim switch on the cowling and I end up pulling one of the solenoids. I replace one of the solenoids and the cowling trim works fine but now the throttle...
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    Johnson motor cover

    I have a 1994 Johnson 60hp, 3cyl. I would like another engine cowling (cover) to play with and maybe customize. Where is the best place to look (boat junk yard?) and about how much do they cost? Any information would be appreciated!<br /><br />Thanks.
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