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    HELP routine Maintenance turned into a nightmare (Water in Bottom Cylinder)

    I have a 1988 Johnson 60 J60TLCCR and I figures since we are quarantined because of the corona virus I would tune up the boat. Here was my plan. Sea Foam the carb, New Plugs, Impeller,foot oil. No big deal. While I was in the middle of the seafoam treatment of the engine and carbs the muffs...
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    2001 Yamaha sx200txr 0x66 question

    I have a 2001 Yamaha 0x66 and wanting to replace the fuel water separator filter. Can you tell me what filter I need to get I cannot find it online and the number is rubbed of the old one. Its on a Hurricane Deckboat. I ready were everyone says get a 10 micron racor but want to get the correct...
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    2001 Yamaha 0X66 200 hp fuel issues

    I took off the high pressure pump and split the fuel vapor separator and everything seemed to check out fine. The float is working properly so the only way for I see for the fuel to get into the motor is from a stuck open injector. What the best way to tell which injector is the problem? I...
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    2001 Yamaha 0X66 200 hp fuel issues

    Hello everyone I purchased this boat about 2 years ago and the motor has ran like a top until this past weekend. It started with not wanting to crank unless it has almost full throttle. This is a fuel injected motor and never needed more than just pressing the choke to get it started on a cold...
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    1994 Johnson 120 TLER Running issue

    Hello everyone. I have a 1994 J120 TLER that was running perfect last summer but had a Lower until with a seal leak so I pulled the motor off and replaced with a 115. I fixed the lower unit and put the motor back on and it is idling very high and missing on throttle up. Check out the video below...
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    1994 Johnson 120 TLER Water Pump and Running issues

    Hello everyone. This weekend I fired up the motor on muffs after sitting all winter and when it was cold it ran fine. Once it got hot it ran like total crap. If I throttled up it sound like it was missing on all cylinders. I then tried to cut it off and it would not turn off. When I turned...
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    2001 Mercury Optimax 225 XL Saltwater engine

    I am looking at buying a boat with a 2001 Mercury Optimax 225 XL Saltwater engine that has 516 hours on it. Does anyone have any experience with this motor and know if it is good/bad or should I run form it. I did see they had a class action lawsuit back in the day but not sure if this motor...
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    1993 Johnson TJ115TLETS burned Piston

    Hello everyone. Here is my current situation. I picked up a 1993 Johnson TJ115TLETS from a friend and I finally started messing with it 2 years later and here is what I found. It would crank up and idle fine but trying to get the boat on plane it was just dragging and you could tell it had...
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    1993 Johnson TJ115TLETS 115hp need help!!

    I have a 1993 Johnson TJ115TETS and my crankcase is leaking. See attached pictures. Is there anything I can do to stop the leak beside complete breakdown and resealing? My other problem is my binnacle controller the idle controller ring broke I am not sure exactly what it is called but can...
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    Do I have Weak Spark caused by a bad stator?

    Hello everyone. I had a little time today and here is what I did. I put in 4 brand new QL78YC plugs gaped at .30. I then swapped the 2 top carbs and made a slight float adjustment. I then blew through the few inlet and verified that the float needle and seat were all working properly. I then...
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    Do I have Weak Spark caused by a bad stator?

    I got the QL77JC4 directly from the Manual. I guess they changed the recommended plug over the years. I will get the QL78YC but at this point I don't think the plugs are the problem. It is either a gas or firing issue and regardless I hope to figure it out this weekend. Thank for all the...
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    Do I have Weak Spark caused by a bad stator?

    The video you saw was before I found that the ground wire on the power pack was almost severed. I repaired it and it did run better. If you look at the attached picture I am pretty sure it is wired properly. The orange wire will almost only fit 1 way. With one be short and 1 being long.
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    Do I have Weak Spark caused by a bad stator?

    Hello everyone. I am still fighting my 1994 Johnson 120 TLERC. It is a long story but I have replaced the lower Crankshaft bearings, New upper and lower seals,Plugs, New fuel Pump,Rebuilt carbs, WaterPump etc. SO basically I am at the point now where I believe I have fixed all the previous...
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    Trailer Tire upgrading need suggestions

    I did some measuring last night and the complete trailer length from tip of the tongue to the end of the bunk is 27ft. The length from the end of the bunks to the front stop is 20 1/2 ft. When the boat is on the trailer and resting against the bunks there is approx. 2 ft hanging off the back...
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    DVA Adapter help

    Hello everyone I am wanting to build my own DVA adapter and I have searched the forums and found several mentions and diagrams that are years old. I have also started looking on ebay and googling for the parts but everytime I find the parts I have to buy 5 to 100. Does anyone have links or...
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    Trailer Tire upgrading need suggestions

    Hello everyone. I have attached some pictures below. Unfortunately the boat is at the lake so you cannot see it sitting on the trailer. I am planning on going from the 1-2000lb axle with 10 in tires to 2-3500 lb axles with 15 inch tires and brakes. This is the original trailer that was...
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    Trailer Tire upgrading need suggestions

    Hello everyone I have a 1988 24 ft Tracker Party Barge that sits on a Tracker trailer made for a 22-24 ft boat. My pontoons hang off roughly 2 ft off the end of the trailer. This is the original trailer purchased with the boat. I am about to completely redo the trailer and I am wanting to...
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    1994 Johnson 120 V4 will not stay running. Please help Frustrated!

    Hello everyone. I just got the boat and motor last week and both have been sitting for a couple of years. Here is what I have done so far. Johnson J120 TLER 1. Compression 120 all cylinders 2, Rebuilt all 4 carbs 3. Replaced Fuel Lines/Filter 4. New Plugs 5, New waterpump impeller and housing...
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    Johnson Model J120TLERC Question on Fuel Primer Solenoid and Thermostats

    Hello everyone. I just got the boat and motor last week and both have been sitting for a couple of years. Here is what I have done so far. Johnson J120 TLER 1. Compression 120 all cylinders 2, Rebuilt all 4 carbs 3. Replaced Fuel Lines/Filter 4. New Plugs 5, New waterpump impeller and housing...
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    1994 Johnson 120 TLER VRO Replacement pump help getting part number

    I just picked up a 1994 120 hp V4 Model TLER and I started messing with it today and I noticed the VRO pump has already been by passed but fuel is leaking from the diaphragm and the fitting where the main fuel is supplied to the pump is broke. I am looking for the correct part number for a non...
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