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    Johnson 40 VRO Disconnected

    I disconnected the VRO on my 92' Johnson 40. I unplugged the electrical harness and plugged the oil intake. With the VRO harness unplugged the motor will not turn off with the key. All I can think is somehow the controls and key ignition are grounded through the VRO somehow??? Everyone else...
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    2000 Johnson 150 Sudden Rpm Loss

    My 2000 Johnson 150 carbed model developed a sudden loss of rpm this weekend. I was running the motor at full throttle when it dropped from 5400 down to 4500. When I floor the motor it sounds like for a split second that it may achieve full rpm's but never exceeds 4500. The motor is also...
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    Testing Starter on 1984 Evinrude 115

    The starter on my 1984 Evinrude 115 wont generate enough power to start the motor. After discussing it here and with some other people, I believe it is either corroded battery cables or the brushes in the starter itself. My question is: I heard there is a way to hook a jump box up directly to...
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    Trouble with Starter on 84 Evinrude 115

    The starter on my 1984 Evinrude 115 doesnt seem to be as strong as it was last season. I tried 2 different batterys and a jump box. All had the same result, the starter would pop up and turn just didnt seem to have the torque to start the motor. Does this sound like the a bad starter or...
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    How to properly ground a fuel tank?

    Can anyone tell me how to ground the fuel tank?
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    2000 Johnson 150 - Schrader Valve?

    I just recently bought a Wellcraft V-20 with a 2000 Johnson 150hp non-ocean pro, without Ficht Injection. I was wondering if anyone can tell me if this motor has a Schrader Valve for fogging. The motor didnt come with a owners manual, I have to order one. thanks
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    2000 Johnson 9.9 Head feels hot

    I just bought a 2000 Johnson 9.9, I was winterizing it yesterday and thought the head was getting a little too hot. The motor was pumping water well out the telltale so I don't think its the water pump. My question is How hot should the head get?
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    Curved transom replacement

    I'm planning on replacing the plywood core of my transom. My question is how do I adjust for the curve in the transom. The curve is factory design and not a result of fatigue. The boat is a Wellcraft v20 if that helps.
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    Transom Core Replacement Only

    What is the downside to replacing the transom from the top if you have access? I have a 1979 Wellcraft v20 for which I need to replace the transom. I was thinking of hollowing out the plywood core with a chainsaw and fitting a new epoxied plywood core in from the top without cutting the inner...
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    1998 Gamefisher 9.9 Head Bolt Torque

    I plan on replacing the head gasket on my 1998 Gamefisher 9.9 hp and need to know what the torque specs are for the head bolts and the sequence in which they need to be torqued. Thanks for the help.
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    Can I Tow a Tube From A Ski Pylon?

    I havent tried skiing from my new to me boat yet. It has a ski pylon which attaches to the floor and has extensions which connect to each side of the transom. I'm sure everyone knows what I'm talking about. This weekend we are going to do some skiing and tubing and I was wondering if its okay...
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    Venting

    This past weekend I launched my boat at the usual ramp and made my way out to the Delaware Bay. I noticed a number of fisherman on the jetty had cast there lines into the channel where the boats were running. The channel they were fishing has only about 4 ft. of water at low tide. I was...
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    Should this hole be plugged?

    I have a 1984 Evinrude 115 which I just had a lower unit installed on. My question is there is a hole in the front of the unit which streams water out of it on muffs. The hole is located just below where the lower unit and midsection are joined. My father thinks its a pickup for a...
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    1984 Evinrude 115 - No Forward or Reverse

    I was running at full throtle when I heard a loud whining noise coming from the motor. I immediately shut down the motor. I then restarted the motor and tried to shift and nothing, no forward or reverse it didnt even sound like it was trying to engage. I'm sure I didnt hit anything and the...
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    2004 Yamaha 25 hp value?

    I recently purchased a larger boat and was thinking of selling my 2004 Yamaha 25 hp 2 stroke. I usually look to Ebay to see what the market is bringing for things like this, but since it is so new it is really hard for me to gauge its value.
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