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    '79 Johnson 150 lost 1000 rpm?

    I have a problem i'm having a problem figuring out. O.K. last year, i was turning 5200 rpm @ 53mph, then the impeller went out and no alarm, engine heat ceased up. I tore the motor down and sure enough melted #2 piston, cleaned up the head, had the #2 sleeved (was scratched really bad) and...
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    1979 150 Break In Proceedure

    Well rebuilt my first outboard this weekend and runs great!! From what i've read, it usually takes 20 hrs to break in a new rebuild. My question is, i usually run synthetic oil in the mix, will it take longer to break in the motor like a automotive engine or will 20 hrs be enough to seat...
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    Prop problem or Engine

    I just bought a new boat (new to me anyway), and am trying to get it running properly. It's a 1980 Ebbtide Dana Trak 176 S/S with a Johnson 150 SeaHorse. The prop that was on the boat when I bought it was really chewed up so i went to a local prop shop and they suggested a 13 1/4 x 25 SS 4...
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