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    LCd gauges not reading

    Friend has 200 HPDI's and his gauges (fuel, oil level, rpm ect) dont show anything sometimes. Sometimes only certain bars show up. One works on doesn't, sometimes. Are the gauges just worn out? Should he change to analog gauges ? Any thoughts? Any good sources here for new/used yammi gauges.
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    Increasing fuel economy on V-4's?

    1996 88 spl. any tips on getting better fuel economy? motor is fully tuned up and running great. Any aftermarket parts that would help the old technology run more fuel effeceint?
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    De Carb or not

    Johnson 88 special. no real history on motor(have no idea of hours). 1996, good compression, 108-110 all around. finally got motor running real good. Had a coil and pp issue. All corrected. Question is should I decarb or not. motor doesnt smoke and it idles pretty nice. Dont think I'll do...
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    Engine paint

    Almost got all the kinks out of the old motor and may restore(paint) the outside. Anyone have a source for new decals for a 1996 88 spl? Also, is the evinrude blue metallic spray paint what to use with proper prep and priming? Or is there another product which will be better?
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    Changed steerng control arm.

    i found a used but new condition arm on ebay and began the process of removing my rusted one. Everybody said it was not worth it and i should just get a whole midsection due to the difficulty in removing the old. Well they were almost right. Hung motor from tree (dont knock it, works great)...
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    Best way to test power pack

    1996 Johnson 88. What is the best way to test for proper output from power pack? CDI troubleshooting guide? Or spark tester
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    Johnson 88 fuel use

    Ok, yesterdsay we cruised up the waterway to fish but wind came up and ended up...cruising. Ended up traveling 24 miles round trip with 95 percent of the time at around 4500 rpm. Was fully topped off to start so I topped it off when we brought boat home. Put 9.4 gallons in her. 24 miles per...
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    Johnson steering control arm/shaft.

    Mine is pretty rusted and I think I'am going to replace it. I know its a very hard job due to the fact that power head has to be removed(thats what I'am told). Part is also expensive. i have a line on a good one but it is for a 25" motor. I was wondering if anyone(maybe someone who has or...
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    si tex vhf model 950

    Just picked up a SiTex 950 vhf. Anyone have or know the specs on this? It has hi and low power function just want to know if high power is 25 watts or is it lower like some other older radios?
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    Antenna choice

    i have a 17' McKee Craft center console. No t-top. What would be a good choice for a VHF antenna? Boat will be used up to 15 miles or so off the beach on nice days. i was thinking a 5' base attached to the side of the console with a 3' whip on top. Anybody have any ideas? Or would a...
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    Goig from17 to 15" pitch. Stay with Stainless?

    Have tried everything to bring the rpm's up. 1996 johnson 88 on a 17 McKee craft. 51-5200 max. even raised engine and it only brought them up a little. I have a 13 3/8 X 17 Stainless on now. i would think a four blade 16" pitch would be just right. Get stern out of the water a little...
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    Cell phone gps

    i'am in the market for a new phone and was wondering if anyone has a good gps in their phone. Not expecting to use it as a chart plotter but was wondering if they can show speed over ground and course? I have T-Mobile now and like the coverage and will check with them but I can change...
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    Johnson 88 max rpm's

    This is posted in the prop section also. 1996 Johnson 88 special. Ran boat today after raising motor. Took a little longer to get out of the hole but it was adaquate if not pretty good. Tach only showed around 5150 top end and it would go up if I trimmed out the motor but boat would porpoise...
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    ipod or mp3 player instead of stereo?

    Anybody hook up this way for tunes on the boat? What do you need ? An ampliphier, speakers and ipod dock or something to go to amp?
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    Prop Id.

    Prop is on a 1996 Johnson special 88hp. 13 3/8 X 17. The Number on the hub opposite the size is 389948. Anybody have any info?
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    Fuel gauge

    Wired my fuel gauge(old gauge but it works) and noticed that it reads empty with the key off(good, powered when ignition is on), level in tank when key is on(again good), and somewhere between empty and the real level in tank when I put the boat in gear. Take the boat out of gear and gauge...
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    Could back pressure cause hard starting?

    Ok got to run in the water after new tach install. Note: carbs have been rebuilt, new filter and fuel lines new fuel. Boat was hard to start, starter would turn engine over then disingage. I thought it was due to back pressure and when I tilted it out of water she turned over and fired off...
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    1996 88 special steering arm

    I know on some models the power head has to be removed to replace this part. On the 1996 Johnson special 88 20" shaft do you have to remove powerhead to change the arm out. Mine is very rusted and I would like to change it. The parts diagram makes it look like the head can remain intact...
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    Max RPM 1996 88hp Johnson Special

    motor is on a 17' McKee Offshore Fisherman. Getting ready to install new tach and going to do some runs to see if I'am reaching the rpms needed. Boat is new to me, did not have tach when I got it, no history. Did all recommended things prior like carb cleaning, fuel lines, ect. Boat runs...
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    1996 88hp Johnson, 1987 McKee 17 ' offshore

    Ok, older boat/motor combo. Cant find on prop what size it is. What size would anyone recommend? Not looking for miracles, just decent performance. Present prop is a three bladed aluminum one. Again, cant find on prop what size it is. Prop has some rust like material on it and what looks...
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