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    questions on vro on johnson motor

    I have a 40 hp johnson model j40tlccs s/n 6 7725140 1988 it has a vro oil system on it. I had one before and it worked fine but it makes me a little nervous. Is there a way to check it and the alarm or would I be better off to disconnect and mix oil. I understand there is an alarm were is it...
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    signal for a tack

    Hooking a tack to a 1999 johnson. I understand the black wire is ground, the purple wire is hooked to switched 12 volt, blue is for back light and grey is for signal. The question I have is were is this hooked to on motor and would it be correct to set the dial on the back on tack on 3 pulse for...
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    Question on trolling motor for pontoon

    Thinking of putting a 55 lbs. thrust trolling motor on a 20 ft. pontoon as a back-up. years ago I had a 55# thrust on a 24 ft. But I only used it one time and I don't remember how fast it was. It would be used in some current (about 3 m.p.h.) Would this work, about what kind of speed could I...
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    checking Rpm,s??

    Is there a way to check rpm,s on outboard motors. Perhaps a tack meter of some kind. (hopefully fairly cheap). If so how would it be hooked up. Thanks for any help.
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    Help with Merc 9.8

    Merc model 9.8 s/n 6404396 1983??? won't lock down in reverse and won't shift into reverse sometimes. When it does shift and the motor is turned to the left when facing the motor from back it will lock down. Is the upper screw in the l/u used when you change oil a small phillp head and not a...
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    Help on fuel line convertion on 10 H.p. johnson

    I've seen instruction for other motors but I need help for Johnson 10 H.P. model QD14 & QD15. Need instructions how-to, also what pumps, were to get, and about cost. As always many thanks.
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    Information on 30 H.P. Yamaha for pontoon

    I am looking at 2- 30 H.P. Yamaha (both have long shaft, El. start, remote control with controls, tank and line one is a 95 and the other is a 97) $200. more for the newer one. Both have been checked out by dealer as O.K. Any advice. Good or bad I like to hear it. Thanks a lot and sorry for the...
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    Forgot to give year on pontoon motor

    After I sent message I found I did not include H.P. of motors. Both are 30 H.P. Sorry, dum dum (old age I guess) Thanks again
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    Are these good motors

    Looking for a good motor for pontoon. Found 2 (a 97 and a 99 model) both el. start, long shaft, remoult start both have been checked out by dealer as O.K. Are these good motors. About $200 differance in price. Which would be the best buy. Thanks for all input
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    S/N Question for 35 h. p.

    What year might a 35 h. p. Mercury be S/N A151961 long shaft,remote control. # is hard to read I think that is all of it. Thanks
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    Questions on rebuilding pontoon

    Installed Alm. A-frame motor mount will have to put new wood on back would 3/4 in. marine grade plywood (two pieces glued together,1 1/2in. total, then painted and with alm. bolted around edge work o. k. Also would using same plywood for deck on galv. stringers be o. k. When mounting motor how...
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    1937 Johnsons Questions

    Just got a 1937 Johnson 3.3H.P. S/N 253685 (S/N not sure hard to read) Motor is dirty but looks good. Everything is loose that should be. Compresson is good (have not checked it with gauge yet). What is correct spark plugs. What is correct oil and oil/gas ratio. It appears to have a water pump...
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    9 H. P. McCulloch

    Finnally got this running 9.0 h.p. s# 800366 (no model # that I can find) color is white with a yellow cowling. It has a bail-o-matic and that works great. Also it is el. start. Question what year might this be, what fuel mix 1/50 or 1/40. What might this be worth with tank Thanks
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    McCulloch 9 H.P.

    I just traded for a McCulloch 9 hp s/n 800366. Needs a impeller is napa # 18-3009 the correct one if not were could I find one. Also were could I find a kit to rebuild carb. What is correct fuel mix. This motor has electric starter. Motor turns good has good spark (jump about 1/2 in.) will run a...
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    Scale on lower unit

    Just traded a 9.9 merc about a 97. Lower unit is black as it should be but what shouldn't be is hard scale, a lime like deposit. The guy that had it left it setting with lower unit down all the time. (fresh water). What would be good to clean it off and leave the paint.
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    2 h. p. evinrude

    Just bought on a sale (cheap) a 2H.P. Evinrude model E2RCRS s/n B100307. It won,t turnover (froze). Pulled plup filled it with deepcreep. Any suggestions on something else. No sign of over heating. motor looks great. bought as a challenge. Any suggestions thanks. GREAT FORUM better than a class...
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    weak spark Johnson 10 h.p.

    10 H. P. Johnson Q D 15 had no spark. Put new condensers, points (set to .020) had coils checked by dealer was o. k. Get spark on both plugs but only will jump gap on spark tester set at about .060. motor will not start. Is this spark o k ? If not what is wrong? It poped once. Could coils be...
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    weak spark ???

    10 H. P. Johnson Q D 15 had no spark. Put new condensers, points (set to .020) had coils checked by dealer was o. k. Get spark on both plugs but only will jump gap on spark tester set at about .060. motor will not start. Is this spark o k ? If not what is wrong? It poped once. Could coils be...
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    9.9 Evenrude

    Thanks to imported F R for earlier help. Need help on 9.9 H. P. ??? 10755a E 0001262 Cowling is for 15 H. P. but motor tag it is a 9.9. did somebody change carb. to change H. P. If so how can I tell. What year is this motor. Also where can I get picture of parts for recoil starter. Just got...
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    18 H. P. Evenrude water problems

    Bought 18 H.P. ser. # 15020 15104 from friend it had good care but it set for two years. Starts and runs great, but little or no water out hole on back of leg about half way down with ears. motor temp. taken with infared temp. gun gets to about 180 f. and I shut it down. With engine in barrel a...
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