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  1. Snowfish

    2002 Johnson 90hp Metal Filings on Lower Unit Upper Plug

    2002 Johnson 90hp Motor runs & shifts great. Been fishing all summer. I have concerns about the metal filings on the Upper magnetic drain/vent plug Lower drain plug has some, but not as much as the upper. Images are from when we first got the boat. Checked again the other day and some...
  2. Snowfish

    2002 Johnson Bombardier 90hp Outboard

    Potentially buying a fishing boat with a 2002 Johnson Bombardier 90hp Outboard. Looking for a second opinion since I have no experience with Bombardier outboards. Only experience is with SkiDoo snowmobiles that use Isoflex in the crank bearings. Are the outboards the same? If they are, I don't...
  3. Snowfish

    40hp Johnson on 16ft SmokerCraft

    We are considering picking up this 2000 16ft SmokerCraft with a 1998 40hp Johnson. Boat is in excellent shape considering it's age. The 40hp Johnson already has the oil injection deleted. So, runs pre-mix like our 25hp Evinrude on our current 16ft Crestliner. The SmokerCraft is way more...
  4. Snowfish

    Marine Grade Synthetic vs Automotive Grade Synthetic

    Is there any Real difference between marine grade & automotive grade synthetic oil? I run Mobile 1 synthetic in my cars, trucks, etc. These are all obviously 4 strokes. Any reason Not to run Mobile 1 in our 2004 60hp Merc BigFoot 4 stroke? Just another 4 stroke, eh? I'm thinking the main...
  5. Snowfish

    Primer Bulb not Pumping Fuel

    96 Merc 60hp 3 cylinder. Primer bulb not pumping, so I replaced it. Still the same. It's not filling the carbs with fuel. Pulled the carb plugs to check....nothing. Engine will start, but sometimes pretty difficult. Even after it starts, and runs good, it will bog out, die on occasion, or...
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    Avatars....can't upload FIXED 4/25

    I deleted my avatar by accident. :facepalm: Now I can't seem to get a new one, or the same one for that matter, to work. I've re-sized and stayed within the pixel count. Tried a re-sized photobucket image as well. No go. What am I doing wrong?:confused:
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    Dies if Battery Dies

    2004 60hp Merc 4 Stroke Big Foot. The motor is not recharging the battery or supplying voltage to run the ignition system. Charge the battery and the motor runs great. Cruise around for a while, especially at night with the lights on, and the motor will eventually die. Battery is also dead...
  8. Snowfish

    Transducer Repair

    I broke my transducer mounting leg.:facepalm:Not the metal bracket. The plastic leg molded on with the transducer. Clean break. Did not compromise the transducer. Just now am questioning how to re-attach. Would a two part epoxy work? Or is there other recommendations? Thanks.
  9. Snowfish

    Hub with L68149 both Inner & Outter?

    We need a new 5 bolt idler hub. Hub is beyond repair. It's a greaser, not oil bath. Clincher is it has L68149 bearings both inner & outer. No problem finding the tapper spindle hubs with the L68149 on the inner. Drawing a blank on locating this hub. Have searched the forum, Iboats store...
  10. Snowfish

    1985 Johnson 40hp Oil Pump Setting

    How many turns out for the Oil Pump setting on a 1985 40hp Johnson? The screws on the carbs to regulate the oil flow? Upon dis-assembly, one was about 3/4 out. The other about 1 1/4. Actually the plan is to bypass the oil pump and run premix. Just want the screws set to factory since just...
  11. Snowfish

    Gimble Bearing Greasing.....greasing a Non Greasable Gimble

    1969 StarCraft 18ft BowRider 2.5ltr 120hp. I replaced the Gimble Bearing 2-3 years ago. There's no grease fitting on the gimble housing. I'd like to shoot/repack the bearing while I do the regular outdrive PM's. Is there a way to inject grease, into the gimble bearing, without having a...
  12. Snowfish

    1985 Johnson 40hp Oil Reservoir & Pump ByPass

    Engine has External Oil reservoir by the transom. Two lines enter the engine. One for Oil. One for the Gas (separate tank) There appears to be one pump draws oil from one port and gas from the other. Then it sends the mix to the carbs. Can I cap off the oil line and still have it pump gas...
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    40hp Johnson Fuse?

    Is there a Fuse or Fusible link in a 1985 40hp Johnson? Model J40TLERE Sn# G03532642 If so, where's it hiding?
  14. Snowfish

    Key Switch Replacement....Wire Placement Confusion

    I'm having a though time figuring out what wire goes where. I thought this was going to be a slam dunk, but not so.:facepalm: The Sierra Switch has a slightly different layout and lettering. Here's the old switch schematic made by me. And here's from the Sierra Switch. If I knew what each...
  15. Snowfish

    No Water Coming out of the Prop

    1979 Century 351 Ford OMC I/O I was helping a neighbor double check everything (fluids, hoses, belts, etc) before he put his boat on the lift. We put the Ears on, fired it up, and no water was coming out of the prop. Well, maybe a trickle. I did notice a spray of water coming from between...
  16. Snowfish

    Stripped Spark Plug Threads

    I need to repair a stripped spark plug thread. Has anyone use the Time-Sert inserts. They appear to be more solid than HeliCoil. I'd prefer not to remove the head, but if that's the only option, so be it.
  17. Snowfish

    Need Water Pump 40hp Mariner

    I've been searching for a Water Pump for my 1989 (I believe) 40hp Mariner. Even the dealer is having trouble with it. 40ELO 6E9 L 433130 I-Boats does not list these numbers. If you know of a source or cross reference number, that would be great! We're hoping to get the whole kit (seals...
  18. Snowfish

    1979 OMC 800 Prop Nut Torque

    What's the Torque spec for the Prop Nut on a 1979 OMC 800 SternDrive with 250hp Ford 351ci engine? I've Searched/downloaded all manuals in the adults only section. No can find. My Mercuiser Seloc says 35-45ft. Is it the same for OMC? Thanks.
  19. Snowfish

    1979 OMC 800 Upper Gear Case Oil Level

    1979 OMC 800 Stern Drive Upper Gear Case?????? Is the groove, on the dip stick, the Minimum or Maximum Oil Level for the Upper Gear Case? There are some illegible scribing on the dip stick, but have no clue what they say. I have downloaded the OMC manual from the "adults only" section (very...
  20. Snowfish

    Do Lifters Need to be ReAdjusted?

    A couple years ago, I put a 1989 Mercruiser 120hp (Chevy) in my 69 StarCraft 18ft BowRider I/O. Runs like a champ! Very smooth and lots of power. After she's run, for a half hour or so, it starts ticking. Sometimes starts to sound like more of a knock than a tick. Question is, should I even...
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