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    '89 Johnson 60HP overheating

    One question, how do I remove does the themostat seat/seal/ Does it "pry/pull out"?
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    '89 Johnson 60HP overheating

    Thanks again. I will let you know the outcome.
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    '89 Johnson 60HP overheating

    Thank you for all of the replies. I have replaced the electrical components, cooling components and the thermal sensor. This motor did have SLOW originally. The only alarm left is the thermal sensor as VRO has been disabled and old fuel pump replaced with a non-VRO model. The only alarm wire...
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    '89 Johnson 60HP overheating

    Thank you, Sea Rider. It may be above my skill level. But like you said, not much good as is. I appreciate the information.
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    '89 Johnson 60HP overheating

    Sea Rider, The motor has been flushed consistently throughout its life. Earlier years (not owned by me) was in fresh water. Based on your response, I assume the exhaust chamber cover needs to be remove and internal passages cleaned. Would the head need to be removed as well? I also wonder how...
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    '89 Johnson 60HP overheating

    Yes, I have changes the thermostat and impeller a couple of times in the past.
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    '89 Johnson 60HP overheating

    Salt water for the last 10+ years. 1989. Old thermo looked clean when removed.
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    '89 Johnson 60HP overheating

    I dont know. Model # is either J60ELCE or J60TLCE (cant read the info plate. Working from memory. Motor has trim/tilt)). Tell tale comes from top of block. The kit was from Johnson/Bombardier but I do not remember anything different in it from earlier kits I have installed.
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    '89 Johnson 60HP overheating

    Hello all. Its been a while since I posted here. I have a weird problem with my motor. It is randomly going into SLOW mode due to overheating. Using an IR temp sensor the upper cylinders measure 150+/-, the lower cylinders measure 180+/-. I have "thrown" the following parts at the problem...
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    Weird warning horns

    '89 J60ELC. VRO bypassed for 4-5 years. Motor idles great. Runs great up to 3500-4000 RPM. Increasing throttle results in 3 beep/ 2 beep alarms. I have replaced the main canister fuel filter, in-line fuel filter and replaced cap on the oil inlet fitting. Checked all of the fuel line fittings...
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