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    Replacing a 90VRO with an 88SPL

    Hi there, I have a very rusty and worn out 90 that just lost a cylinder. I have no interest in rebuilding because of the overall condition of this motor. I found a nice freshwater 88SPL that I'm going to buy to replace it, but I was wondering if I can swap the VRO over from the 90. I bought...
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    Power Pack connectors

    Hey Folks, I had a problem with my '88 90HP Johnson last weekend. It would not fire on one cylinder. I found one of the wires from the power pack to the coil was very corroded. Actually, all of the connectors and boots looked pretty bad, but this one was unreal. I was able to gently remove the...
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    Need help with new (used) fuel bowls

    Hey there!<br /><br />I just recieved a used set of metal fuel bowls to replace the warped, leaky plastic ones on my 90 Johnson (J90TLCCA). <br /><br />I had planned to switch my air bleeds over to the metal bowls, but the metal ones don't have any!!<br /><br />They don't even have threads to...
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    New VRO pump - failed after 3 months

    Hey folks,<br /><br />Haven't been here in a while, and that's a good thing since I'm usually here when I have problems.<br /><br />I did have an issue over the last two weekends with a fuel delivery problem - engine would loose RPM's and die while running (all speeds). I could keep her running...
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    Running bad when trimmed all the way down/in.

    Hey There!<br /><br />After purchasing a Johnson 90 (J90TLCCA) that needed a lot more work than I expected, I finally have it running well. The only problem I now have is that it runs bad (rich) and wants to die when I trim the engine all the way down. This puts the carbs at an angle and I...
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    No charge - grounded stator?

    Hey Folks,<br /><br />I've been trying to figure out a charging problem with a 90 Johnson (J90TLCCA), and I think I have it figured out, but I want the experts (you know who you are) to give their opinions before I order more parts.<br /><br />I have a 9 amp system with the regulator/rectifier...
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    Temp gauge/sender for 90hp

    I just replaced the stats and water pump on an '88 90hp.<br /><br />I want to add a temp gauge, but I don't know where to put the sender. Is there a Tempo (or similar) gauge/sender combo available for J/E OB's?<br /><br />Also, what is the normal range of operating temps, and how hot is too...
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    Springs? Are they insane??

    Wow.<br /><br />I replaced my thermostats last night on a Johnson 90. Actually, I added thermostasts since the previous owner was running without them.<br /><br />As if it wasn't hard enough because of the access (or lack of), they had to add springs just to make it interesting!<br /><br />How...
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    What carb kits for a 90HP?

    Hey All,<br /><br />I want to rebuild the carbs on a 90HP VRO (J90TLCCA) but I'm not sure what kits I need.<br /><br />I think someone here suggested using only the OMC kits and avoiding the aftermarket, but iboats only seems to have Sierra kits.<br /><br />Are the OMC kits that much better...
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    Another VRO part number question

    I am looking for a used or rebuildable VRO pump since mine has a cracked housing and is leaking fuel.<br /><br />I found a used one from an '85 60HP. Will this work on my '88 90HP (J90TLCCA)?<br /><br />Thanks!
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    Replacing 3 wire VRO

    I have a '88 90 HP (J90TLCCA) that needs a new VRO pump. The pump is leaking and the housing is cracked.<br /><br />Can I replace this with a 4 wire pump, and if so, how do I connect the wires? Is the harness different? Also, what part number should I be looking for?<br /><br />I realize that I...
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    Question about warning buzzer

    Hey Folks!<br /><br />I'm glad I found you. I just got my hands on my first OB and I will probably be asking a bunch of questions. I have already found a ton of good info by searching and reading the FAQ's. I also have a shop manual on order.<br /><br />The warning buzzer does not seem to work...
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