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    Primer Solenoid question 2000 ---50 HP Johnson

    Hi Everyone, I hope everyone has had a great start to boating season. I have a 2000, 50 HP Johnson, about 2 years ago I replaced the primer solenoid, and it seemed like that was the issue and it worked fine all last season. This year while getting the boat ready, I noticed the primer...
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    motor won't accelorate in rough seas

    Hi again everyone, I have a 2000 50 hp (with a piranha prop) on a 16 foot Key Largo, I was running it yesterday and the day started off with the seas prety rough. While accelerating the the boat it would rev up (I almost thought it was a bad hub on the prop but I don't think piranha props...
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    2 Stroke oil debate WalMart brand vs. name brand

    As Everyone knows the cost of everything is up. So I went to buy oil for the boat yesterday and saw the walmart brand of 2 stroke oil about $8 less than brands I normally buy. Is it worth the extra money buying the Johnson oil or is the Walmart brand going to be good enough?
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    Should I run the engine out of fuel

    Hi everyone, I was talking to my brother in law and said that it is better for a motor if you run the gas out of it. Is that true? Should I disconnect the fuel line quick release and let it run until it runs out of Gas. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks Regards Harry
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    What Prop Should I use

    Hi All, I have a 2000 50 hp Johnson with a 15 pitch on it. It seems to run fine for me (my boating experience is fairly limited), but I recently had a buddy of mine on the boat and he thinks that I am not using the correct prop for my boat. It runs about 5600 RPM (28 mph on GPS), but he...
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    Where to get ethonal resistant Fuel Lines

    Does anyone know a good place to purchase Ethanol Resistant fuel lines. I went to my local Marine Parts store and the guy wasn't really sure if the lines he had were Ethanol resistant or not and if I am going to take the time to change them I want to use resistant lines. Thanks and have a...
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    Lower Pan gasket 2000 50 HP Johnson

    Hi everyone, On my Motor I have water leaking under the motor Cover I am not sure where, but I think that it might be coming from the lower pan Gasket. When First purchased the boat the Trim and Tilt motor had a leak and the mechanic that fixed it had to used a lot of heat to get the pin...
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    2000 50 HP Johnson Water under Hood (salt deposits forming)

    Hi Everyone (I'm back for more advise) I have been running my boat a lot recently (since you guys have been helping me solve my problems) and it is running great. However I took the cover off and I noticed there is salt deposits starting to show inside the cover on the motor (one of the plugs...
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    You guys are the best 50 HP Johnson

    I just want to thank you guys again. I just changed Primer Solenoid on my 2000 50 HP Johnson, I heard the clicks and the motor started right up (after sitting for about a week) it didn't start before without flipping the red switch. Thanks again to everyone Regards Harry
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    2000 50 hp Idleing problem

    Hi Everyone, I hope you all had a good 4th of July, I was lucky enough to catch a lot of fish and have a good time with the family on the boat. I was able to start the boat (by opening the red lever on the Primer Solenoid , which I have to replace and closing it) it ran great and once we...
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    rebuild vs. Replace primer solenoid

    Hi Everyone, I have a 2000 Johnson 50 hp and the Primer Solenoid seems to have gone bad. (No reaction when key is press), cleaned the connections, and then connected it via some jumper wires direct to the battery and it did nothing. When I open the red Valve I can pump (with the primer bulb)...
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    Having a cold starting problem

    HI All, I have a 2000 50 hp Johnson, and I am having problems cold starting it. I have read the Sticky Cold Starting procedures and followed them but I am still having problems. Once I start it it starts fine, but I have been having to spray a gas oil mix (not starting fluid as recommended...
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    Do you need an Anti Siphon Valve?

    I was talking to a boat Mechanic and he said that I didn't need to have an anti Siphon valve and that I can remove it. Can anyone give me some feed back on this Thanks Regards harry
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    Anti Siphon problem?

    Hi everyone, I hope everyone's weekend is going well. I have a problem getting fuel of the boats fuel tank, and I am thinking that it the anti siphon valve. I know it's a stupid question, but I would rather ask a stupid question than make a stupid mistake and I have been working on this thing...
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    How much should it cost to rebuild a Carb

    Hello All, I am considering purchasing a boat with a 2000 50 HP Johnson, and the current owner recommends that I rebuild the carbs. Is it worth paying someone to do it? Does anyone know how much it should cost? I have not rebuild a carburetor for about 17 years, is it worth trying to DIY...
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