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    Johnson 1988 48 Lower Unit Compatibility

    Hello folks, I have a 1988 (I think) Johnson motor. Serial # j48eslccc. My lower unit is shot. My boat mechanic (a shade tree fellow) told me any lower unit from a Johnson or Evinrude 40, 48, 50 up to a 1993 will work (with 20" shaft). I found a 1993 40 horse Johnson tracker in the paper...
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    Can Members post (offer) Parts for sale?

    Does this forum have an area for members to offer used parts for sell? Or can members post (offer) parts? I would not think so, due to the parent site being an on-line marine store. However thought I would ask... I am in need of a good used lower unit for a 1988 Johnson 48 hp. I found a...
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    Lower Unit Making Noise - Water in oil - Replace or Repair or OK?

    I need some input... I purchased a used pontoon boat last week. It is a 16ft with a Johnson 48 hp (1988 model). Took the boat out on the lake. The engine ran great, very smooth. I ran the boat about an hour before I started to hear an unusual sound coming from the engine. The sound was...
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