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    150 johnson ocean runner wont stay lit

    I have been having a problem getting this motor to run after I let go of the key. The starter cranks and it even sounds like it wants to fire up but after one chug it dies or after I let go of the key. Last week when I started the motor and got it warm it shutdown at 1500 rpm like someone...
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    What motor to consider when repowering a 250 mako cuddy.

    I was recently informed that my starboard 150 ocean runner needed a power head or rebuild done due to low compression in a couple of cylinders. I have a pair of low hour 1996 150 johnson ocean runners but they are 15 years old and everybody in town is happy to rebuild one of them for $3000 to...
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    tilt/trim inop on 1996 johnson 150 oceanrunner

    My 150 is stuck in the up position. I can hear the motor / pump when pushing cowling switch up and down. I have done the typical troubleshooting of checking the resevoir, swapped out relays, reseated swith connectors (red, blue, grenn etc). The boats on a lift and access to motor is tough...
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    Changed battery now starter sounds is ill

    I had just took out a batterry to fully charge it. Put it back in did not cross wires but there was some good sparking upon connection. Went to start port 1996 150 johnson oceanrunner which has always crnked and now just winds. Bedix does not engage to turn motor and some gauges on dah are...
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