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    j110 struggling with lower unit removal

    I have a manual for my Johnson 110hp VRO tlcur and the theory of removing the lower unit is sound. It tells me to remove the starter and unbolt the linkage that extends down. Many people on this site said that it's no problem but I am haveing a very difficult time getting to that linkage, let...
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    J110tlcur no "pop"

    Howdy, I have a 110hp Johnson that sat for 4 years and I have resurected it. I have changed the plugs. It used to pull skiers in it's prime but now takes some time getting them out of the water. Even without a skier the initial "off the line" power is sluggish. How can I get this motor to...
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    Impeller change Mercury 40 OB

    How do I remove the impeller from a Mid 70's Mercury 40 (4hp). I have already removed the lower unit and the top of the water pump. The old impeller was shredded. I removed all of the rubber from the old impeller down to what looks like a brass nut. Seems like the brass nut would slide up...
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    Water Pump on a J110TLCUR

    My manual suggests replacing the water pump on my outboard once a year. It also suggests testing the water pump in a body of water. It does not inform me how to test the pump. My kicker motor pees water because of an impeller. This motor does not apear to. What should I be looking for while...
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    oil injector?

    I have a seperate container that holds 2 stroke oil and appears to do the job of mixing the fuel "inline". I would like to know what this unit is called and how I check it to make sure it's working properly. I own a Johnson, 110HP, outboard.
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    Johnson 110 VRO kills itself

    New boat to me. I has a Johnson 110 VRO outboard that runs great only when I hold the little button in on the side of the shift/throttle assembly. What is this button and why is it that I have to hold it in in order to run this boat. Is it a kill switch? I have never owned an outboard motor...
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