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    1990 Johnson V6 VRO Outboard - Intermittant loss of propulsion under a load

    My engine starts fine from cold start. The Quickstart kicks in and I am on my way...WOT. When I turn the engine off and sit in the water for greater than 5-10 minutes, the engine start fine. I attempt to go under a load and it stalls. Before it stalls, I move the control module to neutral, run...
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    1990 Johnson Idle Adjustment

    A mechanic did a link adjustment and reset the timing on my outboard. I started the boat in my driveway with water muffs and it won't idle down in neutral; it stays at 1800 rpm. It has always idled at 650-700. The mechanic says I have to wait until the engine warms up for the Quickstart to turn...
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    Proper Engine Idle Speed

    I have a 1990 Johnson 150. Question: If the engine idle is set too high, can the gear be damaged when the throttle puts the engine in gear? Is this a link and sync issue?
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    1990 Johnson V6 VRO Outboard - Intermittant loss of propulsion

    Can someone help me? I launched my boat yesterday. Put in the throttle to go forward...I could not go past 1000 rpm. Went in the reverse for ten seconds and the problem went away. No horn during the episode. Yesterday I started the boat in my driveway before I left...no problem...water indicator...
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    Bow Safety Chain Placement

    I have had my bass boat for many years...and just learned that the winch strap is supposed to go under the bow eye for safety reasons in case the boat lurches forward. I do have secure tie downs at the stern. (1) In order for the bow of my boat to be secured tight on the bow roller, is it okay...
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    Outboard Trolling ("kicker") Information

    My boat is a 1990 Javelin 378 FS. It's about 18' feet long and is powered by a Johnson 150 VRO. I am thinking about installing a trolling motor to the right of my Johnson. What size engine (HP) would I need? Could I put the gas tank in my bilge on top of my gas tank...or where would you...
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    Javelin 378FS Windshield

    Several years ago I bought parts from the manufacturer of the windshield for my Javelin 378FS. I rememeber the manufacturer being in Texas. Can someone help me finding this manufacturer or tell me where I can buy replacement parts for the windshield on my Javelin 378FS?
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