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  1. stevetedder

    Water pump... Somethings not right

    Just changed the water pump assembly on my 84 JohnsonV4 90hp and now water is shooting out along where the lower unit bolts on to the midsection and also some water is flowing out of the shift linkage hole also. I took it back apart and verified everything was put together properly and the only...
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    Correct operateing temp

    I have a 84 for model 90hp johnson V4 bought a thermostat kit about a month ago and finally installed it today. Infrared thermometer shows the power head temp to be about 140-150 degrees now.It didnt occur to me to check the temp before. Does this seem about right? Or too Hot? Im pretty sure I...
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    Alarm/Buzzer going off, uh what now?

    I have around a 93 model 90hp NS90 nissan 2 stroke motor that the alarm is going off. Tell tale port is pumping water and there is plenty of oil in it. The alarm is going off anytime it is in gear even while the motor is not running. Ive seen the online owners manual from Nissan and it says what...
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    House boat construction question....

    Just bought this 93 little hobo 30 ft'er and just behind the edges of the fiberglass top appear to be one by's that run all around it. Problem is they are deteriorated and need replaced. Any Ideas on how to go about this without removing the whole roof?
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    Just want to make sure.....

    As you can tell from the pic I am replacing a steering cable. Ive got it moving and think it will come on out but before I do I wanted to make sure that it is coming out the right way.I mean the tube that is sliding out in the pic is supposed to come on out right? Being a support and pivot point...
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    WHat the %^$^&$ ?

    An almost unbelievable trip 120 miles to the TN river a couple of weeks ago. Left home on what should have been a 2 1/2 hr trip towing my pontoon boat on a tandem trailer. I stopped for on-board fuel around mile 25 and upon checking the tires seen one of my trailer tires was starting to throw a...
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    Why am I not clear on this?

    Should be easily found in my manual but doesn't seem to be the case. Not sure when or if thermostat has ever been changed in my '84 90hp V4, and its on my list to do as PM , but I am unclear as to the location and procedure for checking/replacing it. Any help or diagrams on this is appreciated.
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    General carb question....

    When the throttle control lever is all the way forward WOT position, shoulnt the butterflies on the carbs be wide open? mine are barely open, should I adjust this?
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    Johnson V4 Fuel pump swap

    Ok so Ive come to the conclusion the VRO fuel pump is bad. Since the engine is already set up for premix fuel can I skip out on the $400 VRO pump and somehow install a regular Johnson outboard fuel pump($100) from a older motor? If so, where does the vacuum for the pump come from? How does it...
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    84'Johnson 90HP V4 not drawing fuel ??

    Title says it all, motor starts to die out, hit the primer bulb a couple of times and it revs back up. Checked the draw lines in tank for air leak, tightened clamps around filters and checked diaphram in VRO fuel pump. Any other thoughts? something simple Im overlooking? Any thoughts are...
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    What Years did they make"Chrysler"Outboards?

    Anybody know? Best I can tell is 69-84. Sound right? specifically 70-150 HP but any info here helps
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    PWC NOOB Questions

    OK Im totally new to PWC and had a few questions. I just bought a 95 seadoo gtx 700?750? and a polaris 650 sl .60 lbs compression on front cylinder of sea doo. Question is What is a fair price for an overhaul on this ski? Memphis,Tn Question 2: 95 polaris 650 sl has a burnt wiring harness (2...
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    Found this thought I would share......

    http://www.wakeweather.com/
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    Should I Pass/Jump on this one?

    1978 winner runabout. Johnson 85hp motor, new battery, new starter, carbs just cleaned, new seats. Includes 2 gas tanks, and muffs to run out of water. $1250 What the ad didnt say is there are two putty filled holes in it or is this an easy fix in general? Not sure exactly where or how big as I...
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    Over weighted?/Transom deflectors?

    Upon turning and when I start to accelerate before I get on plane I see some water creeping past the back seat, Boat seems to sit pretty low in the back, but not over the deck low. A couple of weeks ago I pulled the plug on the toons, out of one nothing, the other, around 20 gallons (from many...
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    Motor compatability

    Ok I may not be able to provide enough info here but I have a 4.3 vortec V6 still in a wrecked 2wd 93 blazer Im dying to do something with. Ive been looking at some boats needing motors, problem is I dont know what outdrives will match up with this motor. Also should I find something, should I...
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    MinN KoTa TrouBle

    I have a Minn kota PD70 24 volt and when I press the pedal to move forward once I seen the prop move but other than that all I get is a single click from inside the "control base"? (Im sure that isnt the proper term but Im gonna try to stay on subject) Left and right electric movement is ok.I...
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    Cavitation/Aerateing Problem?

    I think I have a aeration or cavitation problem with a 24' sundancer 90 hp johnson. The problem makes me think of a car suddenly hitting a patch of ice, the rpms go up and the forward momentum goes down. At lower throttle it does fine it only seems to do it at around 3/4 and up. Im pretty sure i...
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    Boating the MS river

    What about a 24 pontoon with a johnson 90 on the MS river at Memphis? Enough power? Safe overall? Have never seen one out there but just dont know for sure. Any help here is appreciated.
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    Stowaway ladder

    Just wondering if anyone has used one of these type ladders? Good? Bad? Ugly? seen it at the Overton's website Kind of expensive but thinking of making my own.
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