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    Gas dripping out of carb when trying to start

    Have a 1989 Johnson V6 and when I go to start it I notice gas coming out of carb. Now I have top half of air intake off as I'm trying to diagnose hard start problem. Just rebuilt VRO pump and the one diaphragm on the larger side was swollen to about 125% of new one. I'm guessing a victim of...
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    May be getting close to figuring out my problematic 150 HP Johnson 2 Stroke

    Has always been temperamental starting. So far, last year I built the carbs. Definitely helped, as I was having a problem bogging down and it has always been a bear to get started and warmed up. So it's been running fine and all of a sudden can't get it over 2000 RPMs without holding back, sl...
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    Looking at first I/O - what should I look out for?

    First boat is an outboard and I've been plagued with problems since day 1. Very hard starting, I'd my biggest complaint. Generally once I get it started, it generally runs fine. Then it was bogging down above 3000 RPM. Rebuilding carbs seem to fix that. Now it's bogging down under load...
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    Clear Site Water Seperation Filter question

    I put a new Moeller Clear Site filter on today but assumed that the clear bowl will only fill with water, as it separated from the fuel. But upon priming it, the clear bowl filled with gas/oil mixture (it's a 2 cycle). Does water just build up, by just settling to bottom of clear bowl, as it...
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    How do you know when to change water separator filter?

    Just put a water separator filter on my boat. As I've never had one, and this is my first boat, how do I know when to change it? Thanks
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    Good amount of water in gas - how best to deal with it?

    My boat got swamped due to a torrential rain on a weekend I couldn't be up to lake and water went over top of fuel tank. Pumped out one gallons of solid water and on the second gallon it was finally pulling fuel, but mixed with water. It was foamy, but after letting it set, looks like about...
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    How to best get yellowish-brown scum off boat?

    This is my first year with my Switzer and there is a yellowish-brown scum that covers bottom of boat below water line. What is the best method to remove this? Used a scrub brush and water, and nothing. Then tried Simple Green and that does not touch it. Should I resort to something with...
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    How serious is pitting I see on my lower unit?

    This is the first year that I've ever noticed pitting on my lower unit of my Johnson 90 HP OB. It did sit in the sand some, so probably got some paint knocked off. How do I know if the pitting is serious - in other works it will cause me some issues. What do I do about it? Thanks
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    Can not knock idle down below 2000 RPMs - all of a sudden

    Started boat today and can't get the idle below 2000 RPMs. Throttle plates appear to be closed all the way and even checked compression. What's the best way to check for a vacuum leak? This is a 150 HP Johnson (Model J150STLCEM ). If not vacuum leak, what else to check? Thanks
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    Have a 1986 20' Swittzer Open Bow - how do I even get started at replacing flooring>

    Have a 1986 20' Swittzer Open Bow - how do I even get started at replacing flooring> This is my first boat, and now after getting the "bugs" out of the motor, it's time to get ready to replace the flooring. It's a little spongy in a few spots, so I figured I'd take a few days off from work...
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    How do you determine if Johnson 150 HP has S.L.O.W. system?

    I have a 1989 Johnson 150 HP (Model Number J150STLCEM) and would like to know how I determine if it has either the Quick Start option or the S.L.O.W (Speed Limiting Overheat Warning). Still struggling with finding out why I'm bogging down once I hit 3000 RPMs. According to some ignition...
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    How do you disconnect linkage at motor to get it passed through that rubber grommet?

    Have a 1089 150 HP Johnson (Model Number J150STLCEM) and I want to take out linkages as I want to get new ones. One of them seems to be adjusted as "short" as it will go, and the motor will barely shift in to reverse. I see a thumb wheel on each cable, but not sure it that's where I separate...
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    Looking for Rodbolts link and sync procedure

    I found a link that mentioned a link by Rodbolt, that had a nice link and sync procedure, but after almost two hours of searching and reading through numerous posts, I can find it. I have a 1989 Johnson 150 HP - Model Number J150STLCEM - and have only had it out once. Totally let my Grandson...
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    Bought one of the popular manuals, but no instructions on setting the throttle/carb

    I have a 1989 Johnson 150 HP outboard (Model Number J150STLCEM) and just re-installed the rebuilt carbs. I can't find instructions on how to set up the throttle/carb adjustments. There is a cam lever that ties in to the linkage that ties all three carbs together, and I see no section in the...
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    Once I hit 3000 RPMs the motor starts bogging down - 1989 Johnson 150 HP Outboard

    Have a 1989 Johnson 150HP - Model Number J150STLCEM - and it runs fine sometimes, but occassionally starts bogging down consistently when it hits 3000 RPMs. Does anyone thing it might be fuel or fuel filter related? At idle, and up to 3000 RPMs, everything seems to be fine - no skipping, etc...
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    Power trim not working on Evinrude 150 HP Outboard

    I have an Evinrude 150 HP Outboard and the Power Trim is not working. I can hear a click in the back when I hit the Up position or Down position but nothing happens. Should I hear a pimp running. I know it's hydraulic, but therenmust be A hydraulic pump somewhere. Any help would be...
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