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  1. Rodster44

    What water pump kit to use

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  2. Rodster44

    What water pump kit to use

    Hi I am replacing my water pump on my 150 HP 1999 Johnson J150PXEES. I am not sure after checking different places to use the 5001594 or the 5001595 kit. Thanks Rod
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    1999 Johnson 150 HP gearcase lube question

    Hi I have a 1999 Johnson 150 HP outboard. I want to change my lower gearcase fluid. I have been using Evinrude Johnson HPF XR synthetic. The dealer did not have any so they said to use the Evinrude Johnson HPF Pro synthetic additive system. Is the pro OK for my motor ...
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    1987 Mercruiser alpha V6 175 twins one is overheating

    Hi My friend is having trouble with one of his engines. It was overheating. They replaced the impeller and thermostat. After that it runs cool at idle but heats up above idle. It is run in fresh water only and has fresh water cooling. Can anybody give me any ideas as what to check next? My...
  5. Rodster44

    Trailer axle seal

    Hi If I use a single lip seal should it point to the outside or inside of the hub ? Thanks in advance Rod
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    Bottom paint need advice

    Hi The more I try to pick a bottom paint the more confusing it gets. Some types need to stay in the water or they lose the ability to work well. Here is what I have so possibly someone can tell me what product they use. I trailer my boat from Michigan to the Florida keys. It stays in...
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    Preping Hull for painting first time

    HI I give up trying to keep my boat bottom clean. I boat in the Keys and it sits in the water for two Months a year. I decided to paint the bottom. What grit sand paper should I use and what is the best paint ? This is a fiber glass boat. Any thing else I should know would be welcome also...
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    1999 150 Johnson oil usage excessive ?

    Hi I bought a used 21 foot Striper WA last year with a 1999 Johnson 150 Ocean pro motor. I used one gallon of oil and 35 gallons of gas in 100 miles. The motor idles a little rough and smokes more than my friends outboards. It has lots of power and gets out of the water fast. It runs smooth...
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    Hydraulic steering Teleflex Star Brite Problem

    Hi My friends boat tends to wander. He was low on fluid and filled it. Still not good. How do you bleed it? Any other things to check? Possible trim? Any help welcome. Thanks Rod
  10. Rodster44

    1999 Johnson 150 gear lube

    Hi Can somebody tell me how much gear lube I need for my gearcase? Thanks Rod
  11. Rodster44

    Mercury 115 leaks at oil fill

    Hi My friend has a 2000 115HP mercury saltwater 2 cycle outboard. If he tilts it it leaks oil out of the fill cap. Another friend has the same problem. They have to keep the tank under 1/2 full to stop this leaking. Does anybody know if Mercury has made a fix for this problem? A boat mechanic...
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    Check engine light 1999 150 Johnson

    Hi My check engine light and buzzer came on today. It started doing it everytime I hit the gas and the front came up. I was real low on gas. I put more gas in it and then it stayed off. Can anybody tell me what the check engine light really means and what I should check when it comes on ...
  13. Rodster44

    draining water from engine for winter

    Hi I searched this topic but did not find what I wanted so I will ask. I have a 1999 Johnson 150 HP Oceanpro. I want to know what has to be done to make sure I don't have a freeze problem in my motor. I was told to take out the tell tale hole fitting and pour in some ant freeze. I was also...
  14. Rodster44

    Installing impeller question

    Hi I have a 1999 Johnson 150 HP Oceanpro. I am putting in a new water pump. My drive shaft has a little up and down movement. Should I pull it up against the thrust bearings before twisting to lock the wedge key on the new impeller? Rod
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    Water pump question

    Hi I have a 1999 Johnson 150 HP Oceanpro. I am putting in a new water pump assembly. Here are two pictures showing the impeller housing and the water tube spacer. The water tube spacer has 4 evenly spaced raised areas in the taper. Am I supposed to put sealer in this taper as it looks like...
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    Question about installing new impeller

    Hi I am putting a new water pump in my 1999 Johnson 150HP Oceanpro. It says to lube the impeller with ( BMCA Outboard Lubricant ) . Is this necessary ? On my inboard-outboards I just used laundry soap on the impeller. Thanks in advance...
  17. Rodster44

    replace water pump ( How often ? )

    Hi I have a 1999 150 HP Johnson Ocean Pro. How ofter should the water pump impeller be changed ? I think mine is original but not sure. It is putting out a good stream. Thanks Rod
  18. Rodster44

    Seaswirl transom question

    Hi I just bought a 1999 Seaswirl 21 foot WA. I was under the impression that it did not have any wood construction. I had to drill into the transom today to mount a sonar unit and water came out. I did not drill all the way through but past the fiberglass and into what looked like wood. It...
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    Oil primer question 1999 150 Johnson

    Hi I have a squeeze bulb in my oil line that runs from my remote engine oil tank to the engine. Do I need to squeeze this everytime I start or just when I run it too low ? 1999 150 Johnson. Rod
  20. Rodster44

    Low oil float switch location

    Hi I have a 1999 150 Johnson. I have a remote oil tank for the engine oil. It is hard to see but I can't see any electric connections on the remote oil tank. I would just like to locate the low oil level switch. thanks in advance Rod
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