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Hello fellow boaters. I am in a bad position and am in need of some expertise. First off I have a 1989 110 Johnson V4 VRO outboard and I don't know much of anything about boat engines.
Went fishing the other day and while in WOT, my motor started to sound like it was over revving and I...
I've been fishing so much lately and totally forgot to check my oil tank. I was out yesterday going at WOT and my motor started to quickly lose rpms down to idle and slowed down without me pulling back on the throttle and then eventually cutting out about 20 secs later. I checked the oil and...
89 Johnson 110HP V4: I just checked my compression because could not get the engine to start. At cold engine, it is about 90psi +/- 2 on all cylinders.
1. Is this considered low?
2. If I were to be able to start it and warm it up, would the compression change?
Most people here talk about...
Hello, I am new to outboards, just bought my first boat a few weeks ago. An 89 Stratos F/S w/Johnson 110HP V4 VRO. Need help to troubleshoot motor. Took it out several times without major problems. Being a newbie and all, the first time took it out I forgot to plug the drain plug on and flooded...
