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    Tractor paint for fiberglass

    I’ve read all the post on tractor paint and I’m gonna give it a try for painting skin on newly rebuilt transom. I’ve got the concept down except on the primer. I’m going with the rustoleum metal primer and Majik brand enamel and hardner. My question is do I need to add hardner to the primer?
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    No water flow from tell tale

    Just purchased a 1991 Johnson GT150 the other day. Although the motor runs great there is no water coming out of tell tale. Took cover off and noticed the hose is missing off of barb fitting. First question is why would someone disconnect that and second where is the water going now? I’ve had it...
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    5.7L not starting HELP!!!

    I need some help here. Ive got a 1998 5.7L Model 4311025LS Thunderbolt 5 ignition that will not start. Ive owned this boat for 8 years without a single hiccup. Fixing to sell and took out last weekend to run it out, no problems at all. Hooked up to ear muffs last night and it would not start. It...
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    225 V6 johnson dies going into gear

    Its been a long hard summer for this boat. its a johnson model j225plass, year 1990. All work has been done by the mechanic, only problem is he's 2 hours away and he's the closest thing around. He's had my boat for over 2 months and i finally get it back and its still not right. here's what he's...
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    Johnson 90' 225 hp dies at full throttle

    Hey guys, I have a Johnson M/N- J225PLASS 1990' 225HP that dies at full throttle. It ran great at the end of last year and on the 1st trip out this year it does this. RPM goes to around 4000 then just dies. No alarms, warning signs or anything. It will start back up the 1st time but on the...
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    Best prop for waterskiing

    I have a Johnson 225HP outboard. It has a REAL hard time pulling up skiers, single and double. The boat is a 21' fish and ski ( very heavy) but this is a big motor! The prop is a 3 blade SS 14 1/2 X 21. What would be recommended for better hole shot? I'm not worried about top end speed. I weigh...
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