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    91 Johnson 120 Surging at WOT

    I took the boat in to the mechanic this week. He cleaned and adjusted the carbs, installed a fuel/water separator, fixed various gauges and some other minor things. He did test run it in the river before I picked it up. This morning I noticed a distinct improvement in the way it cranked...
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    91 Johnson 120 Jumped Timing?

    This morning I found myself on the river with an outboard that wouldn't start. Thankfully both batteries were fully charged and we were able to use the trolling motor to get back to the ramp. It backfired when I tried to start it then it would barely turn over. In fact it just didn't "sound...
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    Any St Marys (FL) Fishermen Here?

    Just looking for some fishing tips. I've had some success with black bass along the banks using various worms with a carolina rig. Tempted to try a Senko, but I read that they don't work as well weighted. Gotta have weight in that river current.
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    Fish and Ski Owners?

    Just bought a 1991 HS F/S 170 for me and the family. http://www.mattb4rd.com/photos/HSFNS170.JPG We're really enjoying it so far, but it sure seems heavy. I posted a message on the trailer forum about reducing the tongue weight a bit. It bent the bumper down and is VERY heavy even on the...
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    Too Much Tongue Weight

    I just bought a new boat and have taken it out a few times. It trailers fine, but I noticed my truck's bumper bent down slightly so I unhooked the trailer and realized that there is WAY too much tongue weight. Here's a photo of the boat and trailer: http://www.mattb4rd.com/photos/HSFNS170.JPG...
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    What stainless for a Johnson 120 V4?

    Hello, I have a 1991 Johnson 120 V4 with a 3 bladed aluminum 14 x 19 and would like more top speed. What size and type stainless replacement should I look for. http://www.mattb4rd.com/photos/HSFNS170.JPG With the current prop, she's able to manage 5700 RPM @ 45 at WOT and trimmed out...
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    1991 Johnson VRO V4 Stalls at low revs

    Hello, I have a 1991 Johnson 120 VRO that is new to me. It runs great except at low revs, when it stalls almost every time I put it in gear. I replaced the plugs (Champion L77JC4) and poured 16 ounces of Sea Foam into the 26 Gallon tank, half of which I used yesterday. The problem is still...
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