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  1. skoboten2day

    How easy is it to replace the seals on a 50 hp Johnson trim/tilt myself

    I noticed the trim fluid, or automatic transmission fluid, is escaping from the top of my tilt seal and leaking down the unit. Is it a bad seal you think? How hard is it to do this myself? I don't have the best tools, and I'm not the most handy guy either. What am I looking at to have a...
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    What type of hydraulic fluid to use in '98 50hp Johnson? Replace relays too while I'm at it?

    Not so much creaking/groaning. People seem to think air or water is making the noise. Still trying to find time/light to open the screw and inspect what fluid to get. I sprayed some WD-40 on it and let it sit. Need a chisel or some other sort of tool. Widest screw driver I have is not wide...
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    What type of hydraulic fluid to use in '98 50hp Johnson? Replace relays too while I'm at it?

    Yes, motor is responding in both directions. Down eventually works but I have to "help" it up.
  4. skoboten2day

    What type of hydraulic fluid to use in '98 50hp Johnson? Replace relays too while I'm at it?

    I've read related posts and looked elsewhere first for schematic diagrams and manuals. Power trim has been slow to go up, then stopped going up altogether. Now it's slow to go down too. Battery is fully charged. Don't think it's the relays because it sounds like it's trying. Trim has...
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    Parts for a fuel tank connector to VRO disabled 50 hp Johnson outboard

    2 questions. I replaced the diaphragms/washers in a VRO fuel pump versus swapping it out for a non-VRO fuel pump. I don't think the issue was worn parts because the old ones looked good. The problem seems to be the old fuel hose and especially a leak at the male fuel tank connector. I plan...
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    1998 Johnson 50hp still dies at idle speed after running for over an hour

    Still trying to figure out why the motor dies idling or at idle speed when warm. Through the process of elimination, and fixing just about everything else, I suspect it may be either an old fuel hose or diaphragm in the fuel pump, possibly both. The carbs have been rebuilt, new spark plugs...
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    Throttle and tachometer

    Motor dies when idling in gear or neutral. Runs great when you give it the gas though. A retired boat mechanic told me to adjust the throttle adjustment on the carb. Please see the attached picture. I think my index finger is on the throttle adjustment knob? I suppose I would rotate it right to...
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    1998 Johnson 50 hp still dies at low idle

    Just about had it with this outboard. Probably less than 200 hours total on this motor. Bought it from my dad after it sat for 6+ years. He took good care of it and I never remember it being so temperamental. Spent hundreds of dollars with a highly recommended mechanic rebuilding carbs...
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    Dark fluid leaking out hub and down skeg of 50 hp Johnson 2-stroke

    Spent a lot of money getting this 1998 50 hp motor running again about a year ago. Spent 6+ years on a farm untouched after my dad gave it to my brother. I rescued it and needed a project. New water pump/impeller, rebuilt cabs, new spark plugs, new wiring, took oil injection off so it runs on...
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    1998 Johnson 50hp 2-stroke dies while in gear at idle speeds

    I have checked the other posts and not seen a similar issue. Apologies if it's on an old page or been answered. Inherited a Seaark 16' jon boat from my old man. He bought it new in 1998 and probably put less than 100 hours on it total. It sat on a farm for 6 years before I got a hold of it...
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