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    89 Johnson 110 kill switch not working.

    Kill switch on motor was working but now for some reason it won't.What should i start looking for? Thanks for any input.... John....
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    Old humminbird fish finder???

    Have an old humminbird fish finder,that reads 28 to 30 ft etc of water when i can see bottom and know is 3-6 ft.I am new to this and have programmed it to where i think it should be.Is it just old and dead or could there be something else i am missing,and need a new one ...... Thanks...
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    89 Johnson 110 fuel flow problem???

    Will try to keep this breif as possible.I bought an 89 skeeter bass boat with Johnson 110 vro late last fall that didn't run worth a crap.It would start and idle on muffs but when i put it in the water the 1st time started fine fine and idled fine but when i tried to throttle it up it would get...
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    Spring temp's and starting outboards

    Temperatures here at night hover around upper 20's and low 30's.Just wonder how concerned i should be about getting motor started and checked out so i can get on the water.89 Johnson 110,boat is outside overnight now.There are a number of guys out on the water now ,so just wonder again about...
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    Bow and stern lights don't work

    I have an 89 skeeter bass boat 110 johnson.All electronics are working except bow,stern lights and the front and starboard rear tilt switches for the motor.Put new bulbs in lights still no go.Checked fuse box all are good.Not sure what to do from here,any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks...
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    Correct paint for 89 Johnson 110 o\b

    Does anyone know if the carcoal metallic gray is the standard for all older johnson o\b's or were there different grays?Just want to make sure color is correct.Can't seem to find matching part numbers,but i'm guessing the Tempo marine motor paint metallic charcoal gray is the right one. Thanks...
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    Painting 89 Johnson o\b

    I am getting ready to repaint motor.I have checked through some of the older posts on this topic.I know how to do this project,sand, prime etc.My question is is sandpaper what grits to start with and finish.The lower unit is actually not bad,a few minor spots to prep.Motor cover is chipped and...
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    Another corroded bolt\screw question.

    I was reading a post in one of the other forums about corroded bolt removal.I am replacing old carpet.My dilema is screw removal.Screws that hold down the drivers seat and passeger seat in Skeeter bass boat.At some point someone replaced original screws with just flat slottted screws that were...
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    Carpet insallation question

    I am redoing the carpet in my 89 Skeeter bass boat.Had no real problem with deck areas,and they look pretty good.That being said the compartment lids(7) are a whole different story!I tried the 1st one with a scrap piece of carpet and getting the fit on the top flat part is easy,the hard part is...
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    Prop ?? where to start?

    I recently bought an 89 Skeeter bass boat 16 ft with 110 Johnson.I have been doing a ton of needed work on it and will be looking to get a new prop for it.I have only looked quick to find some sort of ident # on it but don't seem to find one.I have read alot in this forum about new prop...
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    Where to find old junk motors?

    I recently bought an 89 skeeter bass boat with 110 Johnson.I am new to o\b motors as compared to old car motors,and have learned quite a bit,greatly due to this site and the help you all have given.I have looked around on line to find a junk motor to buy,would like same as i have but i know...
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    Accessory switches

    I recently posted a question about hooking up a fish finder on an 89 skeeter bass boat.Was told to run directly to battery,which i can do,but was wondering if i can just run it to an accessory switch on dash panel.The only accessories i have on boat right now are trolling motor which is run...
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    Wiring for fish finder

    Have an 89 skeeter bass boat 110 johnson.Fish finder was wired into starter switch when i got it,,found out the hard way this is a no no,where is the best place to run power for it. Thanks John..
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    Did i burn out starter switch

    Have an 89 Skeeter bass boat,110 Johnson.Was repairing wire for fish finder and touched screw next to the one i was undoing and got spark then no power at starter switch,trim or fish finder.Did i burn switch or are there any fuses im missing checked others,batts are good seem to have power every...
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    Winter storage and mice

    Recently bought Skeeter bass boat.Boat had been stored for 2 years and mice got up in the motor and made one heck of a mess.Looking for other deterents to these little(insert swear word),other than moth balls if anyone has any suggestions.... Thanks John...
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    Fuel system check list?

    Decided against rebuilding 2 carbs on 89 johnson 110 myself,just don't have the time right now to do it.So i'm having boat mechanic do it,while he's here i just want make sure everything from gas tank to motor is all checked and right so i have good clean gas flow through system just need to...
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    Carb rebuild?

    Need to have carbs done on 89 Johnson.I have never done this before,have read many posts in here about it and doesn't seem to difficult but my question is i don;t have a lot of time right now and boat mechanic wants $200 to do it(kits included).Just looking for input on difficulty factor for a...
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    Manual for 89 SF 140

    Just got an 89 skeeter SF 140,and am looking for a manual for it.I called Skeeter Co,they don't have one,so just wonder if anyone has any ideas on finding one. Thanks John.........
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    manual search

    Got manual i ordered(seloc).Covers too many years.Have searched old posts on this site to maybe find factory manual for 89 johnson 110 but here and other searches usually come up seloc or clymer etc.Would like to get manual for that motor if possible.Maybe my search savvy is not what it should...
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    Another frustrated amatuer needs help!

    Have 89 johnson 110.Boat had been stored 2 yrs when i got it.At first would barely run,tons of smoke(excpected that).So replaced all old gas,oil etc replaced primer selonoid(was leaking).Started it with muffs and it was a ton better,idle was a bit high but that dropped when i put it in the water...
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