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    Johnson 88

    I bought a Thundercraft Ski Boat at an auction, I really just bought it for the engine. I put in a new hot battery and tried to crank it. The motor spins easily with the plugs out, (V-4) but when you put the plugs back in, it will barely crank over. It's definitely firing, with blue sparks from...
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    Johnson 88 starting issue

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    Johnson 88 starting issue

    I bought a Thundercraft Ski Boat at an auction, I really just bought it for the engine. I put in a new hot battery and tried to crank it. The motor spins easily with the plugs out, (V-4) but when you put the plugs back in, it will barely crank over. It's definitely firing, with blue sparks from...
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    Flotation foam, adding

    I don't use the old built in fuel tank on my 87 Bayliner Capri, instead of removing it and replacing the space with foam, I was wondering if I could just fill it with that 2 part flotation foam you pour in pontoons? If so where do I get it and how do I figure out how much I need to fill it? I...
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    Planing a Bayliner Capri

    Kids wanted a ski boat so I bought a 1987 17ft Bayliner Capri and put my 50 hp Evinrude on it. We took it out today and could not get the boat to plane out. I may not have the motor tilted correctly, would one of those plastic planing kits help? Also, I have an 8hp Johnson kicker motor on a...
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    Remote Control Cable Install for 50HP Evinrude

    I bought 2 new cables for my 1973 Evinrude 50HP (1980 Remote Control box) I was absent minded and didnt mark which cable went where, whats the order from the control box to the engine? I had a 50/50 shot, ive installed them, but it seems like the prop is turning to the right more than it...
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    Lockout lever install Help

    I need help installing the Lockout Lever in my 1980 Johnson (evinrude) remote control box. Im not sure how it fits in? 0323752 - LEVER Part Number 0323752 Johnson 0323752 Evinrude 323752 Johnson 323752 Evinrude Manufacturer Evinrude Johnson OMC CURRENT
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