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    Hair line cracks

    I just purchased a boat and I see that it has one spot where there are hair line cracks and I think they might be leaking because I had water come in the boat right around the same area. Does anyone know how I can fix these cracks and is the structural strength being compromised until they are...
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    thermostat question

    Does anyone know if I should get water out of the pee hole in the lower cowl as soon as the engine starts, or do I have to wait for the thermostat to open to allow the water through the engine? I have a 1988 Johnson 120 V4 VRO engine. thanks.
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    1988 120HP Johnson V4 VRO; Water jet cleanout

    Once I have the lower leg off, I would like to send water up through the water jet using a garden hose to see if I can get water to come out of the pee hole in the lower cowl. Does anyone know if this will work or are there valves in the way of the water circulation? any help is appreciated...
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    1988 Jonhson 120HP model TLCDC

    Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone might know where my pump and resevoir tank are located for the power trim. I have a 1986 Edson Commander GT with the above motor. Also, is there any maintainance that should be done regularily on the trim? It is working perfectly fine right now. Thanks.
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    What year is my engine?

    I have what I"m guessing to be around a 1986-89 Johnson 120HP VRO V-4 engine. the serial # plate is missing. Does anyone know if the serial # is stamped elsewhere on the engine so I can determine the exact year and model of the engine? I'm trying to find an impeller kit for it and some people...
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    1988 Johnson 120hp shift problem

    I took the lower leg off, and I turned the shift rod a bunch of times not realizing that I was moving an adjustment (I think). Now that I have it all put back together, it wont shift into forward gear past idle speed. Can I adjust it to its proper position without taking the lower leg off, and...
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    Boat Weight?

    Does anyone know how much my boat might weigh or where I can find out? It is a 1986 Edson, 16 feet, with and open bow and has two rear seats as well. also, it has a 120 Johson on it. Thanks.
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    Water pump question?

    I have a 1986 Johnson 120, and I'm not getting any water out of the hose that indicates the engine is getting cooled. Is there a chance that the engine is still being cooled, but no water is coming out of the hose because it may be plugged? Or does this mean that no water is getting to the...
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    Warning horn location?

    Apparently my boat has worning horn for the oil tank level and also for the temperature overheat indication. I have a 1986 Edson with a 120 Johnson on it. Does anyone know where this horn might be located? There are wires coming out of the oil tank but I can't get my head under there to see a...
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    1988 Johnson 120HP outboard water pump issue

    When I start my engine, is water imdiately supposed to drip out the hose, or should it wait until the engine is warmed up, and the thermostat opens allowing water to flow through? Thanks. Stewart
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