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    Johnson 2003 link and sync

    I'm trying to set my throttle linkage on my 2003 Johnson outboard. I found the measurement for a 40 hp not a 50hp. Apparently the 40 is different. In checking my adj. they were off a great bit on the spark control rod. My rod will not adjust down to 2 1/16" that the 40hp manual says. Can anyone...
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    Running on one cylinder

    I have a 2003 Johnson 2 stroke that only runs on the top cylinder. I bought this boat as is. I have checked compression and both cyl. are 140psi. I installed new plugs. I used a spark plug gap checker and it jumps 7/16' gap on both cyl. I removed carb. cover and placed my hand over top carb...
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    2003 50 hp Johnson

    Engine only runs on top cyl. Rebuilt carbs.,checked compression (good). Checked reed valves (good). Spark jumps 7/16". Checked pulse limiter(good). HELP
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    Yamaha S250. idling,running

    I have a Yamaha S250 TXRU 1996 that starts but goes dead within 5 sec. Replaced primer bulb because it would not stay pumped up. New one didn't help. The only way I can get it to start is to disconnect the enrichner feed pump and open the manual enrichment valve and pumping up the primer bulb...
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    Fuel gauge not working

    I have a 2003 Key West Bay Reef. My fuel gauge registers empty all the time. I checked the voltage on the hot side of gauge which is the purple wire. There is 12.5v there. On the sender side of the gage there is 3.5v. If I remove the pink sending wire from the gauge it makes no difference. I...
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    Checking Tachometer

    I have a 2003 150hp Johnson 2 stroke J150PXSTM. My tach will not work. I was woundering how to check the gray wire on the back of the tach. Do you disconnect the plug wire assy. going in the back of the tach which consists of about 8 wires. I know you are supposed to check with a voltmeter. Is...
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    mercury charging system

    I have a 2002 90hp 4 stroke mercury outboard. My amp gage on my console only reads around 13 volts all the time. Recently I had to replace my battery. My amp gauge still reads around 13 volts. I was told my charging system is not working. In checking my stator and rectifier resistance with an...
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    outboard engine oil

    I was told not to use regular car engine oil in my Suzuki outboard. The spec for my Suzuki engine in the owners manual call for 10w/40w API SE,SF,SG,SJ. The only oil that I could find with this spec near me is Castrol 10w/40w API SM. Reading on the bottle it says it exceeds specs SL,SJ or SH is...
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    Carburetor

    I have a 1995 Mercury 150 Black Max with a carb. issue. I removed the bottom carb. because it wasn't allowing fuel to flow through. When I took the float bowl off I found the needle broke off in the seat and completely jammed by corrosion. I couldn't even blow it out with air pressure. I ordered...
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