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    Tubing

    I have a 40 HP Johnson on a 16 foot Bass Boat.<br /><br />Would it harm my engine if I used it to do some tubing?<br /><br />What would you recommend for the the optimum size tube?<br /><br />The engine will push the boat at 32 MPH (as read on the Speedometer).<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Jerry
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    Prop Play

    1989 Johnson 40 HP<br /><br />With the engine in neutral I can rotate the prop about 5 degrees before it starts turning the shaft.<br /><br />Is this normal? If not what should I suspect?<br /><br />The engine does not make any clunking noise when shifted into forward or reverse.<br /><br />It...
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    Fuel Filter Empty

    Johnson 40 HP 1989<br /><br />Fuel Filter never fills to top.<br /><br />Squeezing the Fuel Line Bulb raises level in filter with motor running but then emptys out.<br /><br />VRO Pump has bee bypassed and oil inlet plugged and alarm circuit disconnected.<br /><br />Engine idles O.K.<br /><br...
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    Disconnected Hose

    Johnson 40 HP 1989 Model J40E1 CEC S/N G02338686<br /><br />There is a hose disconnected from the back of the Air Silencer at the bottom port side.<br /><br />It runs aft and I cannot see what it is connected to.<br /><br />I have not been able to locate this item in the SELOC Manual. (Covers...
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    Johnson 1989 40 HP Won't Idle

    The engine pushes the boat (16 ft, aluminum Bass Boat at 26 MPH, 4000 RPM). <br /><br />The Model No. is J40E1 CEC SN G02338686.<br /><br />It will reach 30 MPH at 4200-4300 RPM but bogs down, but runs nicely at 4000 RPM per above.<br /><br />It will not idle more than approximately 20-30...
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