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    Choke Queston

    Hi: I have a 2014 Tohatsu 9.8hp 4-stroke I've found recently doesn't need much, if any, choke during a cold start. Sometimes it doesn't even want to start with the choke pulled out all the way, or it will start and I'll need to push the choke in quickly to keep in running. Nevertheless it...
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    9.8A3 Rev Limiter

    I've just completed break-in on my new motor, after which the dealer did a checkup and changed the fluids. Now I'm noticing that the rev limiter kicks in at WOT. I assume this is happening now simply because it's getting broken in and has fresh engine oil and lube oil. It runs great. The limiter...
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    9.8A3 Cold Weather Operations

    I'm trying to figure out how long I can safely extend my boating season here in the Northeast. The manual says to keep the motor tilted down and in the water during freezing conditions but the boat sits on a tidal flat where it floats at high tide but otherwise sits on the grass and mud. So I...
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    Upper Crank Seal

    My 1990 Johnson 8.0 (J8RESR) seems to be leaking fuel from somewhere underneath the flywheel. I have a little oil residue dribbling down the port side of the motor. It's not much but enough that it's something I'd like to fix in the off season. The service manual suggests the problem might be...
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    1990 Johnson 8hp carb adjustment

    I just purchased a used 1990 Johnson 8hp J8RESR. It starts up well when cold and runs great, but sometimes has a hard time restarting when warm. Seems to need a lot of throttle and sometimes some choke. Fuel is fresh and clean. Spark and compression are in good shape and carb was properly...
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