Hi All<br /> I have a 1989 Johnson 150 with the VRO disconnected. When I start the motor it runs fine,After running for about 3 minutes the low fuel pressure alarm sounds. If I pump the fuel bulb the alarm goes off. Then I put the boat in gear and the alarm sounds again. It will do this for the...
I have a 1988 Johnson 150.I live on Long Island New York. I will be useing my boat on weekends In November striper fishing. After that it will probably sit untill March. I will drain and fill Lower unit. Do you think I need to fog it out ?<br /> Thanks John
My 1989 Johnson 150 is leaking black oil from the bottom of the power head and down the front of the lower unit.I am assumeing it is due to a exhaust gasket leak.The motor runs great and I would hate to pull the power head if it is just a matter of cleaning the lower unit after use.Will this...
1989 Johnson 150,Every time I use the motor it ends up leaking dark black liquid from the bottom of the cowling down the front of the lower unit.I think its gas washing grease out of motor.What do you think? Thanks John
Hi<br /> I have a 1989 150 Johnson.The motor runs great.If I stop and restart in the next few minutes it fires right up.If I let it sit for more than five minutes,I have to engage warm up handle.And some times I will have to turn over seval times. Thanks John
I have a 1989 Johnson 150.The control is a single handle top mount,The kind you have to pull out to engage warm-up.When I stop motor in neutral and I try to start again-No power,Then I have to jiggle handle to get to turn over. Whats the deal??<br /> Thanks John
My new to me 1989 Johnson 150 ran like doody today<br /><br />!!!.After running full out for 10 minutes it could not hold idle and gas flowd from the plastic air manifold.What do you think?? <br /> Thanks John
I just did a compression check on my 1989 Johnson 150.The motor was cold and in the winterized state still fogged.I got a reading of 90lbs on all six.I used an old sears gage.So,is this to low of compression or could it be due to being cold and winterized.And while I am asking what is your...
I am about to do a compression test on my Johnson.I have read alot of post that tell me to do the test at full open throttle.Why?Can I just move the shifter to warm up throttle all the way?? Thanks John
I have decided to disconnect my VRO system on my 1989 Johnson 150.The motor has a yellow nipple to close off the vro.I assume I disconnect the oil feed from tank and plug inlet on pump yes??Now to disconnect the warning buzzer I followed the wires from the oil side of pump and they lead me to a...
I have a 1989 Johnson 150 vro.I would like to disconnect the VRO system.Will this effect the life of the fuel pump?Has anyone had a problem with pump after disconnect?
I am going to compression test a 1989 Johnson 150 I am looking at.I have read all the posts on how to.They suggest grounding plug wires or pulling lanyard to prevent power pack damage.My question is does this year motor have a lanyard to stop spark?If not what do I need to buy and how do I...
I am about to purchase a boat with a 1989 Johnson 150.The owner has had motor since new and claims that it has performed flawless to date.I have heard about the VRO systems failing and killing motor.Should I leave VRO in place or should I disconnect and mix oil and fuel?Any other comments about...
I am looking to purchase an older boat and motor.I want to do a compression test.What is the procedure to do this and what compression should a good motor hold?I am debateing two motors,A 1989 Johnson 150 OR A 1986 Mercury 150. :confused:
