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    50 hp powerhead replacement

    I have a 1995 50hp (J50TLEDS), the plan was to repair the powerhead. After honing the damage cylinder, the dimensions spec out to .050" oversize. The pistons I have found only go to .030" over. So I will be looking at a used powerhead. What years of powerheads will be a exact match to the 1995...
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    1996 Spartan trailer

    I have a 1996 Spartan 1200Lb trailer for my 17 ft crestliner fishhawk. I bought this used from the original owner, he bought the entire package from a dealer. Here is my question. When the boat is on the trailer, there is only 2" of clearance between the tires and the boat hull(assuming I get it...
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    50 HP Johnson rebuild

    After reading a number of posts dealing with bad powerheads, I have noticed a trend. It would seem that the lower cylinder on the OMC motors is way more likely to get damaged when a problem occurs. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
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    1996 50HP Johnson rebuild

    I am going to attempt a rebuild of my 96 50HP johnson, the repair manual choices for outboards seems to be Seloc, Clymer or the Factory service manuals. I assume the factory service manual is best, but they want $75 + shipping. Are the Clymer or Seloc manuals going to help me with this...
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    Johnson outboard non identifiable part.

    I have a 1996 50 Hp Johnson outboard, Just bought this a month ago. I was preparing to put the boat in the water and so started the engine in the driveway(with muffs). I noticed fuel spraying out of a valve on the right side of the engine (as viewed from the back) coming out a valve with a red...
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    50 Hp Johnson Tech question on parts

    I have a 1996 Johnson 50HP outboard with a damaged powerhead. I have been looking at different powerheads for sale and I am wondering what years of powerheads would work on this motor? I have had sellers suggest that a powerhead from the 1980's will work. Although the powerheads look similar, I...
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    50 HP Johnson

    The cylinder walls on the powerhead of my 50 Hp Johnson are damaged to the point that honing will not do the job. I have been looking at used powerheads on ebay. My first question is "What model year powerblocks will work for my 1995 Johnson?" My second question is "What questions should I be...
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    Johnson 1996 50 Hp

    I bought this motor a month ago used, the first time on the water the engine did not run correctly. I brought the motor into the shop to be inspected, I was told the cylinder walls were scored. 2000.00 for repair. The seller does not want to help me finacially with this problem. My question is...
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