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    Power Tilt and Trim

    I have a 1991 Johnson 48SPL, model #J48ESLEIM, and it has the tilt assist. I am wanting to convert it to a power tilt and trim system. Can anyone tell me what year and HP will work for this?
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    Remote control replacement

    I have a 1991 Johnson 48SPL Model #J48ESLEIM. The current control I have is like the one in the picture. The key and kill switch are in the dash. The throttle and shift cables are brand new. I would like to change to a "regular" control box for two reasons. The first is there is not a neutral...
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    Steering and trim tab question.

    I have a new to me motor on my boat. It is a 1991 Johnson 48SPL. The boat is a 1988 Blue Finn 15 ft. long. The previous motor was a Force 50hp. When at full throttle the boat tracks straight, but it is extremely hard to turn to the right. Turning to the left is extremely easy, you could turn it...
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    Throttle adjustment question

    Hello everyone, I have a 1991 Johnson 48SPL J48ESLEIM. I took it out for the first time today. It starts up really easy, idles great and will also fast idle real well too. After cranking it up and letting it idle for 10 minutes or so, I pulled the shift lever out for the fast idle and moved it...
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    Trailer light problems

    I am having some big problems with my trailer lights. I have a 4 pin plugged into a 7 pin adapter. When using a test light I have power to the tail lights and power to the turn signal. When I put in the bulb the it doesnt come on. I have used 4 different bulbs. I also happened to touch my test...
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    1990 60hp Evinrude

    I am looking at a 1990 60hp Evinrude and it has 90 pounds on each cylinder. Even though all cylinders are the same would 90 pounds be considered low? Thanks
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    Fuel lines diagram

    The reason I asked about the air silencer is because of the parts diagram. Item #49 part number 0552613 says hose air silencer to manifold. It looks like in the diagram it connects to a nipple which is item #36. If the hose connects to that nipple where does it connect on the other end?
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    Fuel lines diagram

    Is there a diagram which shows the proper way to rout the fuel lines. Kinda confused from some of the pictures I have seen. I have also noticed there is a nipple at the bottom of the intake manifold. Where does the hose from this nipple attach? Thanks
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    Wiring diagram

    Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a 1970 Johnson 60hp 60ESL70B. I looked atr the TOP SECRET FILE folder and the link to wiring diagrams do not cover my year motor.
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    Model Number deciphering

    I have a question about a 1970 Model 60HP the model # is 60ESL70B. The motor needs control but the owner isn't sure if its an electric shift or not. How can I tell for sure?
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    Exhaust question

    I looked at a 1991 48 SPL today. The motor fired right up, idled good, had good flow of water from the pee tube (ran on muffs). We ran the motor in forward and reverse and let it idle for about ten minutes. Turned it off and it cranked right back up. A few minutes later i notice a thick gray...
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    1991 48SPL Tilt Assist

    Hi all,, I am going to look at a 1991 48SPL and the owner says there is a problem with lift assist device. He says it is either a broken cable or control lever. I have looked through several postings and it seems as if this may either be an easy fix or a nightmare. Does anyone have any...
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    Lower unit

    I got the seals in the mail today and went to replace them. I drained the lower unit and found alot of metal shavings in the old oil. I have a question about swapping the entire unit. I found a lower unit but it is from a 35hp, same year as mine 1988. I have looked at the parts diagram for both...
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    Impeller assembly

    After correcting some different things done by the PO, I want to make sure I have put the impeller back together the right way. How exactly does everything go back together. The PO had it put back together in a manner where I had to remove the shaft to get the old impeller off. The way it was...
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    Drive Shaft Seal

    Got a question about replacing the drive shaft seal on a 1988 50 hp. What is the easiest way to get that seal out. I need to replace it because it has a tear in it and I am getting water in my lower unit. What about replacing the shift rod seal since I have the lower unit down. I have replaced...
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    Thermostats

    I ordered a 130 degree thermostat for my 1988 50hp 507Y8C Force motor. The place I ordered it from evidently was out of the 130 T-stats and they are sending a 143 degree T-stat. Is this going to be a problem? Should I return it and find a 130 somewhere else?
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    Spark Plugs

    Looking for some recommendations for spark plugs. I have a 1988 Force 50, 507Y8C. Thanks
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    Horsepower ratings

    I have read in a few posts talking about horsepower ratings being measured at the crankshaft and the prop. It seems as if some manufactures measured differently at one time or another. The posts I have read have created some confusion in my brain (which aint hard to do) and I was just wanting...
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    No spark on either spark plug

    Hello again everyone I appreciate the help given to my earlier question. The boat ran fine for one or two trips, now I am having trouble again. I took it out the other day and it was running great until I shut it off. After sitting for a few hours, it was hard to crank and when it did start it...
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    Slow boat

    Thanks for the welcome The tank is a 6 gal. portable and I have just ordered a tiny tach and compression tester. . They should hopefully be in soon. As soon as they do, I will test the motor and see where I stand. Going to have to wait a bit to test the prop, unless I can achieve the same from...
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