Hope you don't mind me starting a new post about this motor. I figured I would start a new one because I bought the motor last night and would like to start fresh. First off I will list the model No. & then some questions I have.<br /><br />1989 Johnson 50, Model No. J50TLCEC<br /><br />I have some question that I can not get from my Clymer's manual and have a reply from TheOutBoardWizard.com for a shop manual, which I am definitely going to get. Ok, Now for the questions.<br /><br />I was reading the Clymer manual and it mentioned that the 89 & 90 48 & 50 hp models came with the CD2USL ignition system which includes the SLOW system & rev limiter. Is this correct?<br /><br />Also It would be greatly appreciated if someone could tell me what the gear ratio was and the charging output of the stator/rectifier.<br /><br />In most of the post I have read, when the rpm range is listed by OMC as 4500-5500 (and I am assuming this to apply to this motor), it seems that 5800 is the magic number. Just another question for confirmation.<br /><br />Are there and quirks with the T&T units on these motors?<br /><br />Now for the biggy. As some of you may have read my post prior to me buy this motor ( http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=28;t=028348 ), The seller mentioned that it would jump out of gear at appox 30-40% throttle. I questioned him about it wondering if it might be the prop spinning the hub or the clutch dog. He told me that when it got up to about that throttle range it would just pop out of gear and nothing else. The motor rpm would not change and there were no noises. This made me think a little (I don't know how bad or good that is). To me it would seem that if the clutch dog was bad, the motor would want to jump in and out of gear constantly making a terrible noise. Obviously the prop hasn't spun its hub because there was no rpm increase. Is this a correct assumption and if so, could it be in the linkage somewhere or maybe old cables or controls (I do have all new controls and cables on my boat)? I am by no means very knowledgeable about outboards and maybe my common sense should not apply to this situation but I’m an engineer and can’t help over analyzing things. I am going to try to get the motor rigged on my boat this weekend and give it a brief water test to confirm the above symptoms. In the mean time any suggestions or helpful hints would be greatly appreciated. Once I can figure this out, I’ll do the prudent maintenance things (clean carbs, new water pump, replace gear lube, etc.). <br /><br />BTW. The motor was previously on a 16 Carolina skiff if that helps at all.<br /><br />Once again, thanks and I will definitely be adding to the thank you post very shortly.
<br /> not to bum on engineers but most trust books to much and the eyes and common sense to little. trust your eyes.<br /> and yes virginia, it is possible to have a clutch dog slip without a noticable change in RPM. however it feels like someone it the transom with a baseball bat.and usually about the 3rd slip the fwd gear and clutch are toast.<br /> i just had to replace them in my 115spl