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    Just got a new 2007 Tahoe Q4

    Hi all, I just thought I'd write a little review on our new Tahoe Q4. It is the first new boat we have owned. We picked it up about 3 weeks ago from Bass Pro and took it out for a test drive that weekend. Pven at 1/2 throttle it hit 30utting it in the water was no problem as we have experience...
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    1985 25 hp johnson question

    Hi, I have a 1985 25hp Johnson outboard that just recently developed a problem. For awhile it was just a bit of spitting and sputtering here and there na dthen it moved up to when the boat was at around 3/4 to full throttle it would just quit. Now it is at the point that when I tried to take off...
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    Ran GP1200 Waverunner through mud...

    Hi, a couple of weeks ago our 1998 gp1200 waverunner was ran through some mud accidently. Since then the overheat alarm and light goes off after running it for 5 mins. or so. I assume something is blocked. Any ideas if this is something I can do myself? Any idea where I should start? Thanks for...
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    not funny but,

    ...at least they lived to tell about it!<br /><br /> http://www.darwinawards.com/ <br /><br />Read "And the gas tank is where?"<br /><br />Rich
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    Prop sizing question...

    Ok here goes...<br /> motor= 1975 85hp johnson<br /> wot= 4700 <br /> prop dia.= 13" pitch=??<br /><br />I've read some posts that say the recommended rpm's @wot should be between 4500-5500. Is this true? If so I guess I am ok at 4700rpm's correct? The boat, (17'Crestliner), only goes about...
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    Johnso carb question...

    Hi, I just finished rebuilding the carbs on my 1975 85hp johnson. I noticed when I took them apart that the float drop adjustment was allowing the float to drop 1 1/2" instead of the 7/8 to 1 1/8" the specs call for. Just curious ,but how would this affect the motor running? It was running good...
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    Took the boat out, couple of ?'s

    Hi all, We took the boat out a couple of times this weekend. First of all, it ran fine. No problems except when I was putting it on the trailer it decided to stall and wouldn't stay running. Of course five minutes later on the hose it would start with the first turn of the key. <br /> Anyhow I...
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    Joe Reeves, help please...

    Please read my post about the tilt/trim on my 85hp johnson. <br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=032854#000007 <br /><br />BTW, You were right about the water deflectors and thermostat in the same motor. both were bad. <br />Thanks,<br />Rich
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    tilt/trim blowing fuses...

    Hi all, I added a tilt/trim to my 1975/85hp johnson and am finally getting around to wiring it up. I am using to 12 volt solenoids that I bought at an auto parts store and a momentary switch. Everything is working except when I trim down it pops the fuse after a couple of seconds. I've tried 20...
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    new head gasket torque?

    Hi all, I put the head back on my 1975 85hp johnny with a new gasket, cleaned the surfaces ect...The book only calls for 20#'s of torque for the head bolts. With the muffs on and not started, (hasn't been started yet), I noticed some water leaking from the bottom of the head/block mating...
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    lower unit leaking water around bolt and seam...

    Hi, I hooked the hose up to my motor, (1975 85hp johnny), and noticed water coming out of one of the bolts that hold it to the leg and also from the seam where it joins the leg. The motor was not running. I replaced the water pump and impeller and believe I did everything right. Is it normal for...
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    hydraulic assist gearcase..what type fluid?

    Hi, what type l/u fluid should I use in my l/u that is hydraulic assisted? 85hp johnson, 1975<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Rich
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    Want to start motor, no key!!

    Hi all, I finally got my motor back together...new water pump, thermostat, water deflectors in the block, (that was fun...snapped three bolts in the block, got it straightened out though). <br /> Anyhow I want to start it to see if everything is ok and I left my key at my camp an hour away. By...
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    85hp johnson shift rod disconnect...?

    Hi all, Well I want to replace my water pump now and have everything loose, I just can't see how to get to the shift rod disconnected at the top. The manual isn't much help except to say remove a screw or clip...I see no way to get to it without removing the carbs. Does this sound right? Or am I...
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    Got my tilt/trim today..question...

    Hi folks, I got my tilt/trim unit today and it has a blue, a black, and a red wire off the motor. I've already bought the momentary on/off,on switch and I guess I need a solenoid or two correct? Could someone tell me exactly what kind of solenoid I need and where I should mount it? Also what...
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