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    Warped plastic Float bowls

    I know it is a common problem with the plastic float bowls on the mid 80's V4 motors. Has anyone been successful in sanding them on a flat plate to resolve the issue with sealing? I know the newer brown rubber gaskets are much better than the old "paper" type, and i got my carbs to seal (1987...
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    Replaced 35 amp reg/rect, works like a champ, there IS hope!

    Just a note of encouragement for those confronted with charging issues/erratic tach operation, who are considering changing the regulator/rectifier. I have a 1987 Johnson 90hp, with TnT with the water cooled, 35amp reg/rect unit. My tach was erratic (went to about 2k rpm, then dropped to 0) A...
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    Replace a 35 amp Reg/Rect with a 10 amp ok?

    I have a 1987 J 90hp, it has TnT, and the 35 amp regulator/rectifier (P/N 395391) on it. I have tested the unit, it is bad. I have a 1990 J 90hp parts motor, with a 10 amp regulator/rectifier (P/N 583529) on it. Can i just replace the bad 35 amp unit with this 10 amp replacement? Or is it...
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    35 amp regulator/rectifier interchange years?

    I have a 1987 Johnson 90hp, it uses the 35 amp, water cooled regulator/rectifier. Using the test outlined by Joe Reeves (man is that guy knowledgeable) that the Reg/Rect is bad (erratic tach, no output at battery) My question is on compatibility between years/part numbers. PREVIOUS (1984)...
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