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  1. dave524

    power pack test

    how do i test my power pack on my 1995 2 stroke 9.9
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    9.9 no spark

    Hello. I have a 1995 2 stroke electric start with no spark. I have found a wiring diagram, and traced it out. I have power going into the rectifier, but nothing comming out. Does this controll spark ? also in error i did have 2 batteries wired together while running the boat. could i have burned...
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    Smokey Johnson 88 SPL

    Hello All. I have a 1996 Joshnson 88 SPL that is running great. My question is the oil to gas mix. I am mixing it at 50 to 1, however this leaves a terrible smoke trail on the lake. Do I really need this much oil, or can I cut it back. Only smokes bad in no wake zones, or at the dock. Thanks...
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    1995 Evinrude 9.9 died today

    HELP I was out on the lake cruising in my sea nymph at full speed ( 11mph) and just like that the motor died. It acted totally like an electrical shut off. I checked the kill switch on the dash, working fine. It is getting fuel, you can smell it. No spark in either cylinder. Also once it died...
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    ST or P tires on trailer

    Hello all. I am wondering what is the diff between using a st tire or a p tire on my trailer. Reason I ask, I just got 4 new tires on my truck, and want raised white letter tires for my trailer. Shop said no st tires come in raised white letters. i am towing a 1996 Stratos 258, 16 ft bass boat...
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    Will It Fit ?

    I currently have a 13 1/4 in diameter 17 in pitch prop on my 88 johnson. I found a great deal on a 13 3/8 in diameter 17 in pitch prop. Splines are the right number. 13. will this larger diameter affect anything ?
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    Bought Prop, Need Help !

    Hello to all. I own a 1996 Johnson 88 SPL and during de-winterization I hit a rock in the river I was on. Took a nice chunk out of the prop. No big deal, I went to the pc, looked up Iboats, and ordered my prop. It is a 13 spline, V-4 motor. The prop is 13.25 in diameter and 17 in Pitch. The...
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    Thank You To Iboats

    Just wanted to post a special thank you to all who helped with my carb problem on my Johnson 88 SPL. You gave me all of the correct information and advice to diagnose and repair the problem, but most of all, the confidence to do the repairs myself. This in turn saved me over $300.00 from taking...
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    Carb Rebuild 88 spl

    Hello again. I am going to attempt to rebuild my carbs from my 88 spl Johnson. Is there anything tricky i need to know. I have the carbs and fuel pump off of the motor. Would I be better off having a marina rebuild them for me. Thanks in advance. Dave
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    Cant get full throttle under load

    Hello to all. I am having problems with my 1996 Johnson 88 SPL. I dewinterized it today and while starting to run it out discovered that it bogs under a load. The best way to describe the condition to you is it feels like I am pulling a tree stump when I give it full throttle. Now what I have...
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    17 to 19 pitch ? Pro - Cons

    Hello. I have a 1996 Johnson 88SPL and it currently has a 17 pitch prop on it. I want to buy a spair prop, and am wondering will I get more performance with a stainless steel 17 pitch, or a aluminum 19 pitch. I am aware of the operating rpms and right now am in range with some to spare. Just...
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    Going to raystown

    Hello. I am planning a summer trip( mid June when school lets out) for my nephew and myself to Raystown lake. Where are the fishing hot spots ? I think I will be staying at 7 points area, although the resort looks nice also, but is alot farther south than I was thinking to go. Can anyone help me...
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    What is an Anode ?

    What is an Anode and what does it do. How do I know if mine need to be replaced ?
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    1996 Stratos 258 Repower

    I have a 16' Stratos with a Johnson 88SPL V4 on it. I would like to repower, and am wondering what to go with. I can only go up to 90hp, but I hear that the new motors are more powerfull and I might not need that much HP. My main ideas are hp,in relation to top end speed, vs weight. And I would...
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    switching tiller to console drive

    Hello to all once again. I have a Evinrude 9.9 on my sea nymph but i want to change it. I was able to purchase a 9.9 Merc with electric start, but it is a tiller controll. How do I go about changing it over, and how involved is it to do? I might also add that the merc is a 1996, and has the...
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    Stainless steel prop

    Hello. I have a 1996 Johnson 88 SPL on a 96 Stratos 258 bass boat. It seems to struggle a bit to get on plane, and I was told this is due to prop flex, that I should change to a stainless steel prop. Is this true ? they are not cheap. But if will help performance wise, I am all 4 it. Thanks in...
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    3 Batts on a Dual Bank Charger

    Hello to all. Not being that savy with DC electric, I hooked up my dual bank charger to my 3 battery system in my boat. I connected the starting leads to the starting battery, and the "trolling system" leads to my 2 deep cycle batts for my trolling motor that I have wired together, but only for...
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    Raystown Lake

    Hello. I am planning a trip to raystown lake in late august . I know nothing of the lake, and I live in Bethlehem PA. I have heard of seven points is a good place to launch. I need to know where to stay, and if the place is worth the trip. Thanks so much for the help. Dave.
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    Fish Finder & GPS Mounting

    Hello again. I have a 1996 Stratos 258 that i just purchased, and I am at a loss of where to mount my Humminbird 580 and the GPS dome. Any ideas are welcome. Also, does the GPS dome have to be mounted flat ? One more question, the spedo and tach are not working, Any way to test them ?Thanks...
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    scum line

    What is the best thing to remove a scum line from my boat? I always get one every time I take out my boat. Thanks in advance as always !!
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