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    1988 50hp Johnson rpm

    Ok I went fishing yesterday and everything was fine . After fishing abit I cranked and started my run and rpm would not go over 5000 rpm, I back of the throttle and hit it again and it would go to 5500 rpm, but I had to back throttle to get it to do it. Does this sound like my reeds are gummed...
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    Outboard repair schools

    I love working on things, I have been working on turbo prop aircraft for 24 years and would like to break into the marine field. How to accomplish this? Any suggestions?
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    1988 Johnson 50hp value/trade in?

    I am thinking of upgrading to a Rude/Johnson90HP instead of buying a new boat and I am wondering what my 1988 Johnson 50hp would bring or trade in value. If I could cut the intial cost in half I would do it.
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    Tilt/trim bleeding down

    When I trim engine up it bleeds down fairly fast, I constantly have to keep hitting up to keep it trimmed out. No outside leaks so what I am thinking is I have internal bleed by. Is it easy to repair pump. Motor and pump are mounted on right side of motor.<br /><br />1989 50hp Johnson
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    1988 50hp Johnson O/B tilt/trim

    Was wondering if there are rebuild kits around for a prestolite tilt and trim pump on a 1988 Johnson 50hp outboard and what is the bleed down time recommendation. When up on plane every 20 to 30 seconds I have to hit the trim buttom to keep motor at proper position. No leakeage around actuator...
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    1988 johnson 50 hp outboard/ carbs

    I pulled my top carb off to see if I had any trash in bowl and was a little suprised when I took bowl off and not one drop of fuel was in the bowl. Ran engine last Sat.is this normal or do I need to do a rebuild while I have it off.
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    1988 johnson 50hp outboard

    Well I think I am getting closer to my problem, but its always nice to get other opinions so here it goes. Ran boat Sat.and was at high rpm (5200)for 5 mins then the rpm started dropping (4400)and recovering kinda lurching. Stoped and fished for alittle bit then moved again rpm ran fine this...
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    Triton 176pd 150hp

    I am very close to purchasing a Triton 176 with a Johnson 150 . Was wondering if anyone had one and if you were pleased with it. Last years model was only rated for a 130hp but this years model the hp rating was raised to 150. This is a big investment for me, so any comments will be greatly...
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    1989 Johnson 50hp/high speed chug

    while running at 5200 rpm, I am getting a bog down condition after a few mins at that rpm down to about 4900 then it will creep back up. I am leaning towards a fuel restriction or restricted fuel filter but was wanting to get some ideas. All other speed settings are fine.
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